discussion Ian M's Phantom Phinally Phinished

[Ian M]

Well I think I'm done! I think I spent more time waiting for parts, than I did building the thing! LOL

I just had loads of time as the mrs is spending a lot of time working on her final exam and has made a return to rowing as well. So Loads of time for me to play!!!! Yeah.

A brief comment on the build then on to the photos.

I got hold of a Hasegawa kit, which saved me from a lot of the fit issues that others have had, but to make up for that, I opted for a truck load of resin "upgrades" to make fit instead.

These where: wheel bays, cock pit, jet pipes and wheels from Aires. Wingfolds from Airwaves, and of course the radar from Eduard...:-(

Painted with Vallejo for the white and Xtractlix for the ESDG. Metal work painted with Alclad II.

The washes where artists oil paints.

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Hope that you like the results. Comments welcome.

Ian M

PS if anyone is wondering about the rather odd roundels and the colonial navy.... This is what happens if you park you Royal Navy Phantom on the deck of USS Enterprise, and leave it unattended.

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[geegad]

wow superb job on all counts ian the decals look painted on makes me want to build one my self the biggest five ive got goes to you

 

[Guest]

No doubt about it Ian, it's another fine production and superbly done from nose to tail...a big 5 stars

 

[Guest]

Well you finally made it after all your problems, and it turned out great as it passed the finishing post - 5 Star Ian. Cheers Derek

 

[Guest]

stunning paintwork ian worthy of 5*s,just a shame about the radar though

mobear

 

[Dave W]

Superb build Ian.The markings are certainly different.

 

[michaelm]

Phantastic Ian, love it, 5 big ones. M

 

[mossiepilot]

Nicely done sir, 5 stars 'nuff said.

Tony.

 

[Guest]

Great build. Well worth 5 sparkly things.

 

[flyjoe180]

Top work Ian, great to see one finished. Loving the 'zapping'.

 

[aaron]

This is nice, Subtle weathering. Phantastic.

 

[yak face]

Superb job Ian , the classic navy scheme really looks great 5 star build , cheers tony

 

[papa 695]

You worked wonders with this one Ian great job alround and worthy of 5 stars

 

[Guest]

A very clean build with lots to look at. Loving the detailed undercarriage (the brake lines are very cool). Top marks (5 never seems enough).

 

[colin m]

Brilliant job. And thanks for answering my question (which I hadn't asked) about the markings.

Colin M...

 

[Guest]

Awesome Phantom Ian,really came out sweet! Love the vandalized paint job over the rondel too.nice touch!!! A 5 star build yet again ,very nicely done Sir!!!

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Absolutely first class ............ really first class. Big yourself up for that Ian.

Peter.

 

[Ian M]

Thanks chaps.

I'll post a photo up some time of the boys all together, Phantom, Vixen, Harrier, and the brick. if you're interested that is....

Ian M

 

[Vaughan]

A real beauty Ian.

 

[Guest]

Bit of all right there Ian. Very neat, tidy & wish it was mine. Clean finish which I like.

Laurie