bar side Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 The re-release of the Revell FGR2 gave me a chance to dig out some old decals and have a go at making a 19 Sqn Blue Tailed Phantom, originally a Wildenrath jet, who ended her days just up the road from me at Wattisham. This is her in her later days - XT902 And this is my attempt I had meant to build her as a 56 Sqn red tail, but that will have to wait until I get another one. Thanks for looking 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Very nicely done, looks great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Looks great and I love your base, really sets off the model to perfection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Wow! Looking good. I'll leave my Phantom RFI for a bit so it's not shown up by yours! 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Lord Riot said: I'll leave my Phantom RFI for a bit so it's not shown up by yours! 😂 Know what you mean - saw @Rickoshea52 post his 23 Sqn stunner and held back for a bit. Plus didn’t get a chance to get the HAS set up until today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoshea52 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, bar side said: Know what you mean - saw @Rickoshea52 post his 23 Sqn stunner and held back for a bit. Plus didn’t get a chance to get the HAS set up until today That’s a very generous comment, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoshea52 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, bar side said: The re-release of the Revell FGR2 gave me a chance to dig out some old decals and have a go at making a 19 Sqn Blue Tailed Phantom, originally a Wildenrath jet, who ended her days just up the road from me at Wattisham. This is her in her later days - XT902 And this is my attempt I had meant to build her as a 56 Sqn red tail, but that will have to wait until I get another one. Thanks for looking This is a great model. It’s always nice to see models that are photographed in good light with a plain background but the realistic base you have created with added clutter (GSE & MT) sets finished models apart for me. Really well done. I have the remains of a 23sqn decal sheet used for my Phantom that I want to use on a Tornado like yours and also a NMF Lightning. Edited April 11, 2019 by Rickoshea52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Super work, another great looking Toom. Very "clean"!! Top marks for going for the premier squadron markings and not a "shifty fix" jet.😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Phone Phixer said: Super work, another great looking Toom. Very "clean"!! Top marks for going for the premier squadron markings and not a "shifty fix" jet.😁 She did look pretty clean in her later Wattisham pics I haven’t given her a wash to bring it the panel lines or any weathering. Just the paint job with some preshading. Could make her more mucky but I like the shot above & I only ever saw them at airshows when they had been given a wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Rickoshea52 said: This is a great model. It’s always nice to see models that are photographed in good light with a plain background but the realistic base you have created with added clutter (GSE & MT) sets finished models apart for me. Really well done. I have the remains of a 23sqn decal sheet used for my Phantom that I want to use on a Tornado like yours and also a NMF Lightning. Cheers. I have been collecting my letter for some time - I always think the little bits can convince you more than the main event aircraft. These are a few of the scene accessories for US / RAF set up Just didn’t fancy an F3 with the special tail, so standard 23 Sqn worked nicely. My Lightning is in camo with silver underneath, although I do fancy a nmf one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29Triplex Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Congratulations on this Phantastic Phantom! You have done a great job on the upper wing colour/shade - did you decide to prime in different shades and then do a single top coat? or did you opt for doing different colours? Also, please enlighten us to which paints you used? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Beautiful work, great stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 hours ago, 29Triplex said: Congratulations on this Phantastic Phantom! You have done a great job on the upper wing colour/shade - did you decide to prime in different shades and then do a single top coat? or did you opt for doing different colours? Also, please enlighten us to which paints you used? thanks! Cheers. I did prime the upper wing with dark grey (Humbrol 27) then persuaded the panel lines. The underside is Tamiya Light Aircraft Grey, then the top is Humbrol 64, with nose in Humbrol 165. I did give the upper wings a very light dust off 27 again at the end, but it barely shows. All via rattle cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Nicely finished and a great display base🙂 A curiosity question - what is the strap around the nose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 Apparently it protects the sensors on the 10 o’clock/ 2 o’clock position on the top of the nose cone. See the straps in lots of photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Excellent collection,the re-issue of this kit would come when I've gone back to 1/72 for a spell! Support vehicle's look great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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