Good lord i hear them say.He builds aircraft!!!,Well Gary W and his "Firebird" Fujimi Fgr2 inspired me to do a plane after so long well 30 years i think.I read the first Fujimi British Phantoms were released mid to late 1980s and this one and Garys kit was in the first release.These had no airbrake doors open or the centreline Air auxillary doors moulded.Later releases had these as seperate.Only the Fg1 kits have the sidewinder rails and sidewinders but the kit ones are basic but can be made into the Lima version the U.k used on Phantoms and then Tornado F3s.Thankfully Neil M on this fair site is helping me with my hangy things from wings.Ive opened up the Air auxillary doors on my model and i checked my books as reviwers say that Fujimi havent depicted the doors in the correct position.And yep my book on Fg1s show the doors slightly forward of the centreline mount for drop tank or gun pod.I measured it out and drilled some holes and went in with files and sanding pads to open the area.Ive blanked the interior off with plastc card and will paint it black as not much is visible when the doors are slightly open.I read they open and close in flight but forgot the purpose.There are a fair few ejector pin marks on parts due to its age.The engine intakes are basic and usually groundcrews made up intake blank sometimes in squadron colours.It wont be a quick build due to my mobility issues sitting down for long periods but even an hour or 2 is just nice to get the mojo back.
Richard
Richard
