davecov Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 My take on the Airfix 1/72 McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom (493) Since contracting Covid-19 earlier this year, I am finding modelling can be bit of a trial sometimes. To help combat this, I decided that my contribution to a current ATF GB was going to be the 1971 boxing of the Airfix Phantom. It was supposed to be completely OOB, with no aftermarket stuff, no weathering, no scribing and a hairy stick finish. However, I had to use aftermarket decals and decided the IAF scheme needed an airbrush. The scheme and armament fit might not be totally accurate but I don't mind as it gave me some enjoyment. Dave 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Nice job on that old kit. Like your paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Top banana! Impressive for a brush finished model. Tommo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Not bad for a sick bay ranger Dave 🤣🤣🤣👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, davecov said: The scheme and armament fit might not be totally accurate but I don't mind as it gave me some enjoyment That is all that matters. Sorry to hear about the dose of covid-19 hope you're feeling better soon. Phabulous phantom BTW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Oh Lord! I remember this. Probably one of Airfix’s best value kits with a surprising range of options. Great build and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 What a sweetheart,lovely job... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, The Tomohawk Kid said: Top banana! Impressive for a brush finished model. Tommo. I didn't go with the brush-finish in the end, Tommo. As I said in my intro, I thought the IAF scheme needed an airbrush so I went with that. Thanks everybody for your nice comments. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 That scrubbed up really well Dave, nice work! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Absolutely brilliant result. I think Phantoms look great in any colour scheme 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Cracking work, very impressive finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Excellent job Dave you know I can't recall seeing this kit finished in that scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Funny that Steve but the artwork for this 1971 boxing is the only Airfix Phantom artwork I can always recall. I couldn't use the kit decals though as they weren't fit for purpose: Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I have the same kit somewhere in the stash, sans decals, instructions and box. Hope mine will eventually look half as good as yours. DennisTheBear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) Very nice model. I like the old Airfix Phantom, it has the former nose cannon fairing (more rounded), correct for the first F-4Es. Edited August 18, 2022 by Convair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markh-75 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Modelling is great for a bit o' therapy, I have found modelling to be engrossing, but very therapeutic, excellent for patience building! This is looking Great! I believe the cannons were known as the Vulcan cannon! Looks great and a few people have been making the old F4's of late, I have one myself although its a much more recent kit! Great job! I hope you're feeling much better; both my wife and later, my daughter had it, it takes some time to recover from! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Excellent work, Mate! 👍 Get well soon! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Klaatu Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Boy, that just looks great! Nice work, love the paint scheme! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Hi, I usually do not find IAF paint schemes to my liking, but I must admit that on a Phantom it becomes really appealing. You have done a great job considering the age of the kit. Congrats. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 Thanks again everybody for your kind comments. 👍 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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