Lord Riot Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) Phantom FG1 XV586 was delivered to the Fleet Air Arm in June 1969, serving with 892 NAS aboard Ark Royal until its transfer to the RAF in December 1978. It flew with the famous 'Fighting Cocks' throughout its RAF service, being repainted in light grey in March 1986 following repairs after the nosewheel collapsed. Built mostly oob, although I used Hypersonic slotted tailplanes from 48ers.com and Xtradecals for the 43 Sqn checks and tail badge. Also massive thanks to @iainpeden for donating the serial numbers! I like this Revell kit, it makes a nice Phantom. I'll probably attempt another grey one at some point, possibly an XT serialled 29 Sqn jet. It's tempting to have about ten! All comments welcome ... Edited February 10, 2020 by Lord Riot 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggypaul Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Brilliant job. Always loved that scheme on RAF Phantoms. Somehow just look properly "RAF-ey" if you follow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quid100 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Oohh! You can't beat a good toom. Yours is fantastic. Matt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Very very nice 👌 proper paint job as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Lord Riot said: I'll probably attempt another grey one at some point, possibly an XT serialled 29 Sqn jet. It's tempting to have about ten! All comments welcome ... The XT-serialled FGR. 2s were fitted for, but not always with, dual controls so there are differences in the rear cockpit: I’ve an idea that someone ( @canberra kid?) posted illustrations from the aircraft manuals depicting these, but it was some time (year’s?) ago. You’ve done a super job on this kit; I particularly like that it’s not been weathered like a fire-dump refugee and is a reminder of the times when we had an Air Force that had the time, manpower and money to keep its kit looking presentable. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbay133 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I remember seeing this aircraft at Leuchars many times. This colour scheme is just 'right' on the Phantom; much more interesting that the plain grey. Excellent job, very nice. Graeme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 Thanks for the comments and likes gents! If anyone buys those slotted tailplanes take great care cutting them off their resin sprue, the leading edges are so delicate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Very nice Phantom. I like them in this early colors and markings. Well done Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Really nice looking Phantom, very neat work. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Very nicely done, really looks the part. You know out of your "10" you will need at least one RN version, they cant all be crabs! 😁 Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Looks Superb!! Wonder whats next on the workbench for you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Beautiful representation of a beautiful aircraft. As per comments above, the phantom looks so good in grey/green. A proper job! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy54 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Nice Phantom, love the camouflage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyg352 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Nice one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Lovely Phantom! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 12/02/2020 at 13:40, moaning dolphin said: Very nicely done, really looks the part. You know out of your "10" you will need at least one RN version, they cant all be crabs! 😁 Bob Thanks Bob! I do have a 1/72 FAA one, if that counts? Not sure I could face another FG1 with having to fork out for tailplanes and surgically remove them from the resin sprue! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 12/02/2020 at 13:42, Mikey-1980 said: Looks Superb!! Wonder whats next on the workbench for you? Thanks Mikey! Well, it was a Tornado GR1 that I started while I waited for the tailplanes to come. It's almost done now, just need to decide on the squadron. I'm tempted for a 1/48 Lightning F1 next ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 o0o0o00oo0o0o Cannot beat a Lightning.....Looking forward to seeing the Tornado being finished too. Are their any other aircraft/air forces that wet the appetite? Something a little different perhaps? SAAB Draken perhaps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 To be honest @Mikey-1980 I've got a few foreign ones in the stash; up soon there will definitely be a Lakenheath F-111 and Bentwaters A-10, and a Dutch F-16 all in 1/48. I'd like to get a German Starfighter and F-4 too at some point. Then there's the three Taiwanese jets; two FCK-1s and a Mirage 2000, again all 1/48. My wife is Taiwanese so I bought them when we were over there. So much stash so little time! 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 haha! but sooooooo worth it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Great result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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