Cezarek Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Dear modellers, I would like to build a model of British Phantom FG.1 from 111 SQN with dark green/dark sea grey camouflage on upper surfaces. I remember that once upon a time I saw a picture of Phantom belonging to 111 SQN which had GermanAF AG 51 “Immelmann” zapping/emblem on its tail. Unfortunately, now I cannot find any photo of such a plane. Maybe one of you has got a photo I am looking for, or any other information regarding that plane that could share with me to help me build such a model? I am looking forward to any help. Best regards, Cezarek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 XV570 by any chance? http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/11771265355_8808079726_b.jpg HTHAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cezarek Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) I had in mind XT 864 / J ...... but it also can be! Only has some strange arrows on the tail and probably will need a little more images. Edited February 28, 2015 by Cezarek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV571 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm sure there is a closer/larger photo somewhere, although a quick book search through a couple of the usual suspects failed to turn it up. IIRC the 'arrows' are actually Owl's feet to match the AkG 51 badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Hi Cezarek Here's another option for a zapped FGR.2 I took this picture of XV422 in 1976 at RAF Brüggen on the 31 Sqn flightline. The JaboG 32 zap was carried on both sides of the fuselage. Food for thought, and if you're interested I do have a close up of the zap in my collection XVTonker Edited February 28, 2015 by xvtonker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Evil Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I had in mind XT 864 / J ...... but it also can be! Only has some strange arrows on the tail and probably will need a little more images. It was XT864/J and it is in the FG.1/FGR.2 Aeroguide book (No 13). There is a profile on the rear cover, plus to add interest, the picture at the bottom of page 12 also clearly shows her with a replacement barley grey starboard outer wing. She's on my Masterplan to build one day too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) I'd be interested to see a pic of XT864 as the only pic i have of a zap on that is of the 43 sqn cock on it's tail? I have seen the profile in the Aeroguide but would be nice to see a photo to back it up. The zap on XV570 is pretty obvious in pic. Thanks, Andy Edited March 1, 2015 by andym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cezarek Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thank you very much for all your answers. Unfortunately, still having no photo of this particular plane I will build the model of XT864 following the drawing from the mentioned book unless I find a photo of real aircraft. I will still be looking for it. Finally I would like to ask for the last advice regarding the zapping on XT864. Was it located on one side of the tail only, or on both sides(I mean left and right)? Best regards Cezary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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