UK Phantom Gallery

[Enzo the Magnificent]

Post your completed builds here. No more than five photos per entry.

Please do not post comments in this thread. All comments should go in the subject's build thread

 

 

[George Norman]

Hi folks,

 

Got this one over the line, ESCI 1/72 F-4J(UK), Hope it passes muster...

 

Thanks for all the pointers when I was starting, Really Appreciated. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[PeterB]

This is my take on an FG.1 from 43 Squadron RAF. I had a spare RN boxing so I have used that with slight modification and an Xtradecal sheet for the RAF markings, though I made do with the kit stencils.

 

Here is a link to the build thread-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pete

[Ray S]

Hello all. This is my rendition of the Airfix Phantom FG.1. It was brush painted with Humbrol enamels, major markings were from Xtradecal and the one or two stencils that Phantoms have were the kit ones. I added Aerocraft splitter plates, intakes, exhaust cans and a couple of extra vents above the exhausts. They made quite a difference and challenged my skills somewhat. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and it brought back so many memories of seeing these at RAF Leuchars 1971-73 where our house was not far from the end of the runway. The build log is here if you missed it:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, the transfers for the pylon-mounted missiles misbehaved and would not settle on to them, hence the lack thereof. I also too a bit of artistic licence with the underwing serials, as I am terrible at cutting them out to fit undercarriage doors, so please forgive me.

 

Thanks to all who looked in, commented and 'liked' the build log, and especial thanks to those who offered advice whether on my build or in their own, it was all very much appreciated. Now to finish my other Toom...

 

Ray

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Excellent build Ray, I wish I could have built my FGR.2. Sadly life has a way of kicking you in the jewels when you least expect it. 

[Ray S]

Hello all. This is my second Phantom for this Group Build. It is the Hobby2000 (ex-Fujimi) FG.1(late). I brush painted with Humbrol and ColourCoats enamels and used Xtradecal markings for the main scheme and a mix of Hobby2000 and Airfix for the stencils. I had to use the Airfix stencils and guide as Hobby2000 gave no clue as to the vast majority of the fuselage side stencil placements, and seeing white stencils on a pale blue backing sheet was impossible for my eyes. The build itself was pretty straightforwards and an absolute joy. The build log is here if you missed it:

 

 

Here is what I ended up with:

 

 

 

 

 

 

That was a very enjoyable two builds. Huge THANKS to the good people running the Group Build, you've done a great job. Thanks too to those who dropped in, liked, commented and gave advice.

 

All the best everyone,

 

Ray

[theplasticsurgeon]

Airfix 1/72 Phantom FG-1 Black Mike, of 111 Squadron, RAF.