Ferrata Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Finally got round to taking a few pictures of this one after finishing it back in April! Modern jets and RAF are not my normal thing but this was an itch that needed to be scratched. I also wanted to build a machine from either 43 or 111 Squadrons, these being the ones I remember being wowed by at so many Leuchars' airshows. The kit is Revell's boxing of the 1/48 scale Hasegawa moulding which, despite its age, is still a good build. The model was built straight from the box, the only addition being a set of Sidewinders. Just for a change I also decided to add the two crew figures to give a little "life". XV416 did not have a long service life, being lost in May 1975 shortly before the Squadron moved to Leuchers. Fortunately the crew ejected safely. Despite this there are quite a few photo's of the aircraft available on the internet and I was able to use these to help with the painting and weathering, especially the underside which was particularly stained. Enough waffle here are the pictures and I hope you like. As I said, this is not my normal subject so any tips and hints are welcome and thanks for looking! 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Lovely build, an inspiration to build my stash queen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 A phantastic brit camo F-4! Great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 That's really nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Lovely. I always think that the RAF Phantoms looked superb in camouflage. Your build and finish is stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 That's a very nice example! 👌 Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Lovely job,proper colours as well 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 That is a beautiful Phantom!!! Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 You've done the old kit proud....well done! Where did you source the pilot figures from please? I'd like to try something similar with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, t15dja said: You've done the old kit proud....well done! Where did you source the pilot figures from please? I'd like to try something similar with mine. They're in the kir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Super build @Ferrata, and excellent execution of the classic scheme - lovely job. 111 markings always attract attention - I have a soft spot from them from their Leuchars days. Q 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 very nice build, you've done well! Very interesting: the underside at the back in a different colour.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 72nd, 48th or 32nd? Very nice great finish. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 12 hours ago, stever219 said: They're in the kir. Ha! Thanks.....mine is still sealed so I haven't looked inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 That's a very nice job there, particularly like that you've researched the underside staining so it's prototypical and not gone for over weathering the whole airframe and highlighting every panel line. I you wanted to add a touch more accuracy you could replace the US Crew with some nice resin RAF one's. Soo good to see a traditional looking 'trembler' 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Very nice build. I lived in Leuchars from 69-75, and the sight and sound of a pair of these flying low over the school and heading out to sea was a daily occurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 13 hours ago, t15dja said: You've done the old kit proud....well done! Where did you source the pilot figures from please? I'd like to try something similar with mine. Thanks. As stevr219 said, they come with the kit. Even so, they still need a little surgery to fit 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Dr. Quack said: Super build @Ferrata, and excellent execution of the classic scheme - lovely job. 111 markings always attract attention - I have a soft spot from them from their Leuchars days. Q 👍 Thanks Dr. Quack, since you've seen it up close that means a lot. I feel the same about them in the Leuchars days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Fred piket said: very nice build, you've done well! Very interesting: the underside at the back in a different colour.. Thanks. I was basing it off this. Think I got reasonably close... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 34 minutes ago, Paulaero said: That's a very nice job there, particularly like that you've researched the underside staining so it's prototypical and not gone for over weathering the whole airframe and highlighting every panel line. I you wanted to add a touch more accuracy you could replace the US Crew with some nice resin RAF one's. Soo good to see a traditional looking 'trembler' Thanks. I never thought about the crew being the US version, considering the kit's origins I should have thought of that. Schoolboy error! Hopefully it's not too obvious.🤦♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, PeteH1969 said: 72nd, 48th or 32nd? Very nice great finish. Pete Thanks Pete, it's 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Very nicely done. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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