Rick’s 1/72 Airfix Phantom FG1, 43 Sqn Royal Air Force - almost complete

[rickoshea52]

Nearly done with this one. An out of the box build with just paint masks as extra. I was going to go to town with more AM but in the end opted for an OOB to see how the kit went together, I found some fit problems with the wing to lower fuselage join and needed to shim with plasticard - just like the Hasegawa 1/48 kit.
Just the wing tanks to fit, one needs a respray because I had terrible trouble getting paint to stick even after a through wash & degrease.
I have two more in the stash with plans for a 17 Sqn jet and an early 56 Sqn jet in maintenance inspired by some images I found online.

 

[minitnkr]

Outstanding.

 

[boatman]

DITTO
Chris

 

[papa 695]

Looking superb Rick.

 

[adt70hk]

Very, very nice indeed. A top, top effort.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent work Rick. Once again, the quality of finishing belies the size of the model.

 

[yak face]

Top job rick , lovely paintwork and spot on weathering , cheers tony

 

[langy71]

Stunning, I do love a Phantom, especially the british versions.

 

[scottie3158]

Very nicely done Sir,

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb result Rick

 

[colin m]

That is very nice. Another one I need to build. For me, the Phantom, is one of those aircraft, that just looks right.

 

[tr1ckey66]

That’s a lovely result Rick. One fabulous looking Phantom
Cheers
P

 

[Airborne01]

Lovely finish Rick, another one for the 'Outstanding' display shelf!
Steve