While I am working to complete my Canberra (see https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235085105-wh660-in-148-scale-red-dean-canberra-that-nearly-was/), I am already thinking of my next build and a 1/48 UK Phantom would compliment my Buccaneer S.1 and, later on, Sea Vixen.
I have two 1/48 Phantoms in my stash: the special edition Hasegawa FG.1 from 1987 which I'm not quite ready to build just yet and the Revell FGR.2 version available today. This is where my frustration lies: although most of the parts to build an FG.1 are present, the two vital parts that are missing are the slotted stabilators.
What are my options? I can spend 1500 Yen on a pair of slotted stabilators from Hypersonic but they will have to come from Japan and I'd like to build this before next Christmas. Buying an FG.1 kit off eBay is a ridiculous option but I guess the only other option is to try and convert the unslotted FGR.2 stabilators.
I cannot be the first person to face this dilemma and would much appreciate any advice and assistance.
Thanks,
Neil