Popular Post Dr. Quack Posted January 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2021 I'm calling this done, after a long-ish pleasant build - with some problems entirely of my own making. The WIP is here ........ .......... and grateful thanks to everybody who looked in / liked / commented and contributed, particularly @Anthony in NZ @Spookytooth and @(ex)Sgtrafman who regularly commented and chivvied me along - especially as this was my first WIP. Special thanks to @(ex)Sgtrafman and @DaveJL for providing replacements for the decals I was clumsy enough to destroy. This was a build of the Revell 1/48 Phantom FGR.2 using Xtradecals for a 74 Squadron line jet on QRA. The idea was to stretch my skill set with a bit of resin / etch and to gain a bit more experience with the airbrush. And have fun! Revell base kit. Love it - goes together easily - all flaws seen here are of my own making. Eduard Big Ed FGR2 set - Rather wish I hadn't bothered, as many of the contents are not applicable to RAF jets eg RBF flags and intake FOD covers - most useful component was the Eduard 49262 cockpit set. Eduard Brassin AIM9L's (none included in the base kit) Great set which includes noddy caps and decals. Flightpath ladder and pull-out cockpit steps. Excellent. Aires seats. Excellent. QuickBoost FOD covers and resin covers for nose data probes. Excellent. Home made (RAF!) RBF flags. Xtradecal transfers for 74 Sqn History (set X48080). Excellent. MRP paints - absolutely love them - I'm no longer scared witless of my airbrush - they are simply idiot / Quack proof! W&N oils for weathering - actually doesn't show well in these phone pics - better with the Mk 1 eyeball. What I learned I really enjoyed this project and I feel my builds are improving steadily - still uphill on the learning curve! 1. Must not take shortcuts / rush things. 2. Some seams are still not great eg the step still visible at the intake join above the leading edge wingroot. 3. Also learned to seal decals in quickly after drying as they are more delicate than I thought (thanks again for the replacements guys) 4. Research the aftermarket stuff better, rather than buying the first big bargain set I see..... false economy 5. I learned that I still love doing this stuff! Big Kid again! OK, on with the final pics - 199 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 200 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 201 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 202 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 203 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 204 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 205 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 206 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 208 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 212 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr 211 by Niall Robertson, on Flickr Building this reminded me of just how massive these beasts were - I have dear memories of (FG.1s) lifting off from Leuchars, making my chest resonate with the noise as they went - an amazing sense of power. The base seen in some of the pics is a Coastal Kits 1/48 base which my Hawk T1 barely fill - the Phantom in contrast overhangs all round! Heavy Metal indeed. Thanks to all for tuning in. Keep safe 😷 Keep Calm and Mangle some Plastic Q 91 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Wonderful build. The stenciling stands out nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 That’s an outstanding build, brilliant finish. I thought that cockpit close up from above was the real thing at first, one of your reference photos. Amazing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Great build.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks all, for your kind words - appreciated and most encouraging. 1 hour ago, SAT69 said: Wonderful build. The stenciling stands out nicely. Yes, Loads of stencils on an F-4 - quite daunting at first, but taken in sections it's surprisingly quick. All stencils are from the Revell base kit. Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Really beautiful Phantom 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Beautiful!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Lovely job👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Brilliant! Well done buddy great build 👍 Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Yep, I have to say that this was one of my most enjoyable builds on line. Your humor and problem solving were brilliant. Even your pains were good reminders to us all how easy things can go pear shaped! But what a result! Well done buddy, she looks amazing! Thanks for sharing your build with us Cheers Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Great build Dr Q. She is a big lump of iron as you said. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Love it, top modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Great work Dr Ive been following along through the build fairly anonymously but have picked up quite a lot of good info on the kit and aftermarket stuff as I have a couple tucked away in the stash. Well done again James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyg352 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 That's outstanding! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Stunning Phantom, the cockpit and weapon detail is fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That's just gorgeous - really beautiful build! Love the Tigger 'toon too - most apt! Off to have a read of your w.i.p. Top job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Very nicely done, the ladder sets the whole thing off nicely for me as I rarely ever saw one without the ladder in our hangar so they always seem naked without it. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Lovely work on a fully loaded Phantom. Bookmarked your WIP as I've one in the stash, got the Aries cockpit set for it. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Excellent piece of modelling well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougC Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That's really, really nice! In fact the only way you could have made it any better is with black & white chequers......😉😀 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Looks superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Excellent work, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Great boarding ladder, and the "display base" for it (the ladder) looks pretty darn good too! Oh, the wonderful thing about Tiggers... bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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