At Sea Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) I bought from ebay a part started Phantom FG.1 with no decals and a missing canopy. So I went looking for some decals to complete it with and came across the RAM Models set, however this still left me needing stencils, so I figured a bit of artistic licence, build a very early FG.1 and use an F-4 B/N set, this would at least be in period, my thinking was the YF-4K's were painted and finished with the stencils McDonnell had available until the British specific ones were made. Sounds likely to me anyhow! The RAM models set is not cheap but they went down extremely well, nicely coloured and in register. As a nice bonus I swapped one version (700P NASU) decal set for a canopy. :-D Kit, Hasegawa 1/48 Phantom FG.1, Decals Ram Models early Phantoms, stencils KitsWorld F-4 B/C/D/N. Paints, Humbrol EDSG Enamel, Halfords white primer and all the rest by Tamiya. Built OOB apart from decals. Enjoy. Edited February 12, 2016 by At Sea 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The only scheme a British F4 should wear but more phots please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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At Sea Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 She is currently at Yeovilton museum on display, the oldest surviving Spey engined F-4. I got to sit in her many years ago when I was a kid and they were moving stuff about one day when I visited. Brilliant bonus for a day out that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great job of finishing that one off - lovely scheme. Is that the canopy? Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin @ RAM Models Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Looks good to me, very nice build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great job of finishing that one off - lovely scheme. Is that the canopy? Nick It is 'the' canopy, thanks a lot mate! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Hello,AtSea - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Royal Navy Phantom'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the clean patina.You made a good effort to get the complete kit together and have created a phabulous 'Phantom' and a phine tribute to the type.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Now I like that if your go'na do an F-4 make it edsg over white every time RR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 What a steal, well done on your find and your finish. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Classic paint scheme. Looks terrific, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The Phantom has to be the aerial equivalent of the Chevelle 450SS, the Cobra 427, the '67 Mustang Fastback. Brutal, powerful, oh so beautiful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 I always think of it as the Jensen Interceptor. A blend of British & American talents. The other F-4 Phantoms could be considered as US muscle cars, but the Spey Phantoms have that trans-atlantic twist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29Triplex Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Mighty phine Phantom, looking splendid in phish-ead colour scheme. Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 phish-ead colour scheme. Steady on! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 That's a stunner,beautiful aircraft,beautiful scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Nice Build I have the Ram Decals they are really nice. Wish They would do some late RAF decals, I really need 56 sqn with red tail and sharks teeth. In fact some late RN would be nice too, some of the cross deck exchanges with the us navy would be nice. Thee is a lot of inspiration in the British Phantom books by double ugly. Glenn. Edited February 14, 2016 by cardiff guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 This is the reference picture I used for the tank and pylon fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Phantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Gotta luv a Pusser's Phantom! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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