Mark V Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) I'm calling this one done. It's the Revell boxing of the Hasegawa Phantom F-4M, or FGR.2, in 1/48th. It represents XV434 "J" when it flew with 23 Squadron in the mid 1970's. I have always admired the green/gray RAF camo and thought my first FGR should honor the "classic" RAF camo. Of course there are a few "oops" moments with the kit. No fault of Hasegawa, but some blame to Revell for the decals. A few of the stencils silvered. I used the kit wheels (incorrect for the RAF) but I hated the rubber tires that came with either this kit or the Hasegawa kit that I also have. I have one set of Aires RAF Phantom wheels that I plan to use on my next build. Please forgive me for using the American wheels. I don't get to uptight over wheels anyway. Also I waited to install the canopy sections until the very end because I wanted to add the Eduard photoetch canopy details. I should have at least put on the windscreen and center section so I could get them set and blended in before painting. There is a Work in Progress entry but it quickly moves down in the pages. I just don't know how to link it. If interested you can search for this: Phantom FGR.2 Hasevell 1/48 (britmodeller.com) If you have any questions please ask. The weapons load is what I read was typical for UK based air defense, 4x4 AIM-7/9 with 3 bags for extra range. Edited June 23, 2022 by Mark V Typos 68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Phabulous, clean, heavily loaded rhino. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Superb! I agree they look best in grey/green camo, and with those colourful squadron markings it’s just perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 PHAN-TASTIC! Really very nice indeed. i love the weapons load. thanks for showing Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Mark V said: There is a Work in Progress entry but it quickly moves down in the pages. I just don't know how to link it. Find the thread, copy the address, paste here: but your method did lead me straight to it, also. Looks nice, but as a contrarian I actually prefer the grey period- for some reason I've never adjusted to "standard British camouflage" on a Phantom! Ironic, since I also sometimes complain about "boring grey jets". Some people are never satisfied! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Absolute stunner. I like your choice of scheme too. This looks like a great kit and a real bargain since being reboxed by Revell. 👍👍 I've one in the stash and all that's stopping me is deciding what squadron markings to go for! 😁 Hope it turns out as good as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 That looks really nice. A great overall quality build. I would apply 'TLAR' that looks all right. Nice work, thanks for sharing and inspiring. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Very Nice. This is how I remember the Phantom, none of this modern Low Vis Grey 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Very good job done, compliments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick BK Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Phantastic 'tom Models of these beasties tended to be rather on the grubby side and and it didnt work very well compared to the Lightning (just an opinion). This rendition, while definitely ungrubby(?) Looks absolutely just right. Just love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I love the Phantom, it's my favorite plane and yours is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 It looks great and the finish is spot on. Glad you didn’t go for the patchwork quilt effect👍, looks so much better for it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Phantastic Phantom and it does look superb in the old grey/green camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwolf Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Oh yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Nothing beats a British Phantom! Lovely looking model. Great finish 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Nice result!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Lovely Phantom, very nice work. Top marks for getting the missiles and their colours spot on White AIM-7 Sparrows and AIM-9G Sidewinders. For your grey Falklands bird light aircraft grey Skyflash and light ghost grey AIM-9L Sidewinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 An impressive build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 That's very nice, spot on. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Love it, really nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyharry2000 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 23sqn was my favourite Phantom unit you have a very nice build there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Beautifully build. Definitely my favourite Phantom colours too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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