Popular Post HL-10 Posted July 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2021 Hasegawa's 1:48th scale Phantom FGR.2 I added a cockpit set from Aires, seamless intakes from Alley Cat and after market decals from Model Alliance to make a 14Squadron machine based at RAF Bruggen in 1970. A fairly straightforward build. Cutting & grinding needed to fit the cockpit & intakes, but noting too difficult. Painted with Xtracolor enamels & Mr Color acrylics. Thanks for looking Angelo. 88 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 That looks great! An excellent finish and it looks very realistic. Gotta love a Spey Toom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaleModelHobbyist Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Impressive workmanship. A very fine looking model. I like the finish of the metal work around the tail and also the weathering you’ve applied, looks realistic to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Phantastic! That is absolutely gorgeous! First class Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I have the Revell boxing of this kit and I've just ordered the Alley Cat seamless intakes. I've bookmarked your build as a reference as what to aim for with the weathering. excellent build rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Truly mouth watering work there. I love the early scheme RAF phantoms and you've done a cracking job. 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Simply superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 That's rather nice. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 What a beautiful Phantom! The weathering on the elevator metal parts is spot on, never saw something better! Is that done with salt technique, or splatter mask? Thx for sharing Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Very nice! Great looking Phantom Angelo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Andy Dyck said: splatter mask? Yes, I sprayed Tamiya smoke through a splatter mask. Thanks for all the comments & compliments, greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 very nice Brit Spook! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 My word, that is very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Very very nice👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Really nice work, weathering is spot on. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Lovley work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBum Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Very nice indeed. I am halfway through building the same kit albeit in much later livery. Nice kit although I have found the fit to be poor around the wing to fuse areas front and back? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Very nice work. Like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 5 hours ago, DrumBum said: I have found the fit to be poor around the wing to fuse areas front and back? Having built a couple of these, I have found a way to reduce this issue. I attach the lower wing, before adding the upper panels, to the fuselage first. This allows me to get the fuselage joins as close as possible. It still needs some filling and sanding, but not as much. Thanks again for all the comments & compliments 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Very inspirational. When you see builds like this I’m sure it puts the prices of kits up, for those of us that then have a look to buy a kit. Dam you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 It's a beauty! I love the varied staining and weathering you've done with the panel lines and the stabilators at the rear. Very convincing look to her. All tooled up and ready to go. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Brilliant Work, Angelo. You have really captured the look of the early RAF Phantoms extremely well and the finish is excellent. My only comment would be with regard to the weapons fit. The early RAF Germany based Phantoms (including those operated by 14 Sqn) were primarily optimised for Strike Attack missions and I don't think (though I may be wrong) that they were ever flown with AIM-9 Sidewinders. They were more commonly observed with SNEB rocket pods, 'Iron' Bombs, BL755 Cluster Bombs or practice bomb carriers (CBLUs). Otherwise, very well done, Sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Tiger331 said: Brilliant Work, Angelo. You have really captured the look of the early RAF Phantoms extremely well and the finish is excellent. My only comment would be with regard to the weapons fit. The early RAF Germany based Phantoms (including those operated by 14 Sqn) were primarily optimised for Strike Attack missions and I don't think (though I may be wrong) that they were ever flown with AIM-9 Sidewinders. They were more commonly observed with SNEB rocket pods, 'Iron' Bombs, BL755 Cluster Bombs or practice bomb carriers (CBLUs). Otherwise, very well done, Sir ! Thanks for that. I wasn't aware of this, but it appears that in Germany Phantoms were being used for air defence from 1974 onwards, which is before the date of my model. Before that it was the Lightnings that took care of that role. As more Jaguars became available to release the Phantoms from the ground attack role, Lightnings were replaced by the Phantom. Every day is a school day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, HL-10 said: Thanks for that. I wasn't aware of this, but it appears that in Germany Phantoms were being used for air defence from 1974 onwards, which is before the date of my model. Before that it was the Lightnings that took care of that role. As more Jaguars became available to release the Phantoms from the ground attack role, Lightnings were replaced by the Phantom. Every day is a school day ! It was actually a little bit later still. I lived in Malta between 1976-79 and during that time the RAF Lightning and (UK-based) Phantom force regularly deployed on APC Camps, including (in the early period) Lightning F.2As from 19 & 92 Sqn. IIRC 19 Sqn converted to the Phantom FGR.2 in 1976 with 92 following some six months later in 1977 with the residue of RAFG based FGR.2s returning to the UK to re-equip existing ADF Lightning Sqns. We subsequently moved to Cyprus where the 19 & 92 Sqn Phantoms were a regular sight since the APC Camps re-located there after the closure of RAF Luqa in 1978/79. Anyway, none of this really detracts from the fact that you produced a great looking RAF Phantom ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 That is superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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