Popular Post DaveJL Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Hasegawa Phantom FG.1, marked as XV571 of 43 Squadron based at RAF Leuchars in the 1970s. Built for the Interceptors GB, the build thread is here Extras used included Quickboost resin seats, Eduard etch, New Ware mask, Mastercasters FOD inserts, Top Notch camouflage mask and Xtradecals. The AIM-7 and AIM-9 are from a Tamiya F-14 kit. Paints are mostly from Mr Paint - Dark Gull Grey for the cockpit, Light Aircraft Grey for the undersides along with Dark Green and Dark Sea Grey for the upper surface colours. Weathering is a mixture of Flory wash, Abteilung oils, dry brushing and some Tamiya sets. I wanted fairly grubby look on the lower fuselage as seen in a few reference pictures I have. With my 111|(F) Squadron Tornado F.3: And 92 Squadron FGR.2: Thanks for looking and stay safe. Dave 75 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Absolutely lovely! My favourite UK F4 colour scheme. A nice contrast with the grey and the F3 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 43 Sqn. Phantoms , superb and definitely the classiest of the lot and perhaps only bettered with the original rounded fin and in the initial gloss finish with red/white/blue national markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Beautiful. Lost track of the number of times a pair of these roared over the school playground out to intercept a Bear over the North Sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Lovely build Dave.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 That’s stunning, perfectly painted! The silver on the tail planes looks so neat too, fantastic work. I’m a bit less proud of mine now after seeing this one, it’s so much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Superb - all of them! Wonderful tribute to the efforts of 43 and 111 flying QRA from Leuchars. Love your collection. Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Awesome! I think the camo 43 sqn machines are one of the most attractive of British Phantoms and you've done a fine job 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Camouflaged British Phantoms always nice to see, especially when done so good. Perfect Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I agree with what everyone else here are saying....such a superb build, everything looks just spot on! Seeing this really makes me struggle not to do my 32nd one in this scheme...stunning work indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Now that's what we call an outstanding build. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Always nice to see a Punchy-Poulet, a Battling Bantam, a Rockin' Rooster or a Fighting Cock on the board! Excellent work on this venerable (1989!) kit. Really nice attention to detail and finish. Cock-a-doodle dooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Very very nice indeed👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 That looks superb Dave, as others have said, in the best scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Great looking Phantom!!! Another beauty Dave 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenlee Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Another beautiful Phantom Dave! I must agree that this is (IMHO) the best RAF Phantom colour scheme. Cheers Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 nice job, and I like the photos of it with the other RAAF jets Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Nice job you've done on the Phantom - the Hasegawa kit seems to capture the look 0f the F4 well CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Brilliant job there Cpl, I used to be on 43 Sqn and covered QRA many times. I've worked on "A" (XV571) and I think you've really captured the aircraft well given what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Looks great. I do like the F-4 in that camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Congratulations on a fine build, looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Super job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 That's excellent and I think it was this particular aircraft that launched a Sidewinder at St Andrews while sitting on Q in the late 1970's. (they started pointing them in a different direction after that incident). There was a great photo in the local paper of the 'winder sticking out of the mud in the river Eden just outside Guardbridge if I remember correctly. Duncan B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thanks everyone, glad you like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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