Dermo245 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Hey everyone and here's the latest from me, finished for the Phantom GB here on Britmodeller. Yes, it's Airfix's ancient (1971 issue) F-4B Phantom that I think I bought out of sheer nostalgia and also after reading the excellent Osprey book pictured below (which has the kit's wingman on the cover). The full WIP thread is here but to recap: Kit: Airfix 04013 F-4B Phantom 1/72 Details: Some panel lines rescribed, Eduard Zoom photoetch for the kits seats and cockpit (which was scratchbuilt) Paint: White from a rattle can, all other paints Revell Acrylic, brush-painted. Johnson' Klear, Flory Models Wash, W&N Matt varnish Decals: Mix of Airfx kit for the Stars & Bars and Afterburner decals for squadron markings, A/c: VF-21 'Freelancers' of Lt Dave Batson & LCDR Rob Doremus, Callsign 'Sundown 102', USS Midway, 17 June 1965 - Mig 17 shotdown. Definitely not the most detailed or accurate F-4 kit out there by a long way but it was the first time I used etch, first time I built an F-4 and I had a lot of fun with the build. She might be a little too Matt in finish (hard to tell when most of the pictures were B&W) but I'm happy how the old girl cleaned up and I think she looks like a Phantom! Thanks for looking and until the next time!Dermot 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Well for an older kit, she's scrubbed up pretty nicely, especially in those markings. Although I prefer my builds "cleaner" I like this a lot, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Congrats Dermot - this indeed looks like a Phantom to me. Brush painting is just for brave men - you definitely master it. Nice one! Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 That's a cracking build and finish Dermot.never seen the Airfix Phantom look so good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Wow, considering what you have used to build this, that is an outstanding result, I really like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Really impressive model, to work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hello,Dermo 245 - Your build is a to be treasured trip down memory lane.Your modelling skills have created a nostalgic joy to behold.Phabulous! All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Dermo 245 Brilliant build of an old classic, thanks for sharing Cheers Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 You've certainly made something out of nothing there, cracking work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRho Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Nice job. 1971, huh! You certainly know what level you're starting from with that age - that's when my old man was into his modelling. Well finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks everyone - really appreciate all the comments! Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 A really great looking Phantom Dermot. The weathering looks very good. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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