reggie78usmc Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 1/48 Revell/Hasegawa Royal Navy Phantom FG.1 892 Naval Air Squadron HMS Ark Royal / USS Saratoga. Took little break from from building as I am getting myself ready for a Master's Degree program. Here is my latest build. I was originally going to build this kit up as a later FGR.2 hence the navigator's periscope, but I decided to do this aircraft instead. I know early brit phantoms were not equipped with them. I love these markings and shows a pretty cool historical bond between the UK and US. The kit is OOB with Xtradecal markings combined with the stencils from the kit ( not sure if they are accurate but they seem to do the trick). Thanks for looking! FG.1 colonial navy by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr FG.1 colonial navy by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Untitled by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Untitled by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Untitled by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Untitled by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Untitled by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Untitled by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Untitled by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr Untitled by Reginaldo Reyes, on Flickr 55 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Very well built and finished! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitbuilder54 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Looks Great , I like the Livery and the display stand 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Phabulous, goes nicely with your FGR2 Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Now that's Phabulous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 hours ago, dnl42 said: Very well built and finished! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Kitbuilder54 said: Looks Great , I like the Livery and the display stand 👍 Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Chrisj2003 said: Phabulous, goes nicely with your FGR2 Chris Thanks Chris. I have a few more in the stash. trying to figure out which ones I want to build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 It's very easy to get hung up on the differences between FG.1 and FGR.2, and as you pointed out the Nav's forward facing periscope wasn't there. But none of that should take anything away from your build, which looks good. I love the presentation and as you rightly say there is a long tradition of mutual respect between all Naval Aviators and especially between the USN/USMC and the FAA. If you were ever to do another F-4K (FG.1) then the following should be observed: Slotted Stabilators. Cat hooks. Nose leg tilted slightly aft, only a degree or so but it was noticeable. The stencils are mostly correct but FAA Phantoms didn't have the bi-lingual emergency markings, these were only RAF Germany Squadrons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Very nice work reggie! That's a great idea, with a great result too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29Triplex Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Reggie, Another amazing Phabulous Phantom build Keep up the excellent work! and I eagerly await the next Phantom build from your stash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 19 hours ago, RMCS said: Fantastic Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 9 hours ago, At Sea said: It's very easy to get hung up on the differences between FG.1 and FGR.2, and as you pointed out the Nav's forward facing periscope wasn't there. But none of that should take anything away from your build, which looks good. I love the presentation and as you rightly say there is a long tradition of mutual respect between all Naval Aviators and especially between the USN/USMC and the FAA. If you were ever to do another F-4K (FG.1) then the following should be observed: Slotted Stabilators. Cat hooks. Nose leg tilted slightly aft, only a degree or so but it was noticeable. The stencils are mostly correct but FAA Phantoms didn't have the bi-lingual emergency markings, these were only RAF Germany Squadrons. Thank you for the tips. I am not a Phantom expert but will def use your advice on the next build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Another very smart build Reggie and looking good in-flight. I'll have a Jack and Coke and maybe a glass of whatever is in that fine looking USMC bottle..!! Semper Fi, Brother. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 A real beaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 This is a lovely model and looks great over your base . Cracking work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: Very nice work reggie! That's a great idea, with a great result too! thanks Gary! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Absolutely beautiful! Love the scheme and your excellent building skills has left you with a stunning model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 6 hours ago, 29Triplex said: Reggie, Another amazing Phabulous Phantom build Keep up the excellent work! and I eagerly await the next Phantom build from your stash Thanks bro! I am on the lookout for 29 Sqn decals in 1/48 for an FGR.2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Booty003 said: Another very smart build Reggie and looking good in-flight. I'll have a Jack and Coke and maybe a glass of whatever is in that fine looking USMC bottle..!! Semper Fi, Brother. Semper Fi brother! That bottle was given to me when I got out of the Marines after my second tour in Iraq. It's a bottle of red wine. called Jarhead Red hahaha. hope you are well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Gatesy64 said: A real beaut 5 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: This is a lovely model and looks great over your base . Cracking work Chris thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Anthony in NZ said: Absolutely beautiful! Love the scheme and your excellent building skills has left you with a stunning model Thank you so much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Beautiful, elegant work and i love the baseplate! Its a stunning bird in flight pose. minor nitpicking: the canopy gaps Edited June 15, 2021 by 2lefthands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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