Naval Aviation GB .. 1/48 Royal Navy Phantom +++Finished+++

[BFA]

A sneaky bid on eBay Sunday evening resulted in this arriving on my doorstep this morning.

Came with the added bonus of a set of white metal landing gear and some metal wheels / rubber tyres
Got to say this looks daunting to me as it's only my 3rd attempt but with work slacking off this month due to the festivities I'm sure I will have time to do it some justice.

Also I'm going to take the plunge and get some photo etch for the seats as there's a hell of a lot of canopy to look through so extra detailed seats should look nice...

Here's the pics....


Phantom 1 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr


Phantom 2 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr


Phantom 3 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr


Phantom 4 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

[Deacon]

True to your word you managed to get a kit and have started.

I have to admit there is a lot there already, adding more is a brave move.

Looking forward to watching this come together.

[Mr Flibble]

Fantastic.
One of my favourite subjects/kits. (Must get another one for me!)
Looking forward to seeing this.

[Cimmerian]

Phantom!!! My favourite. I'll enjoy watching this one.

[BFA]

Cheers folks , gotta love a Phantom

Spent a while looking through the " basic " instructions .... conclusion is that it looks more daunting than it actually is. So much so I've started on the cockpit and seats

[Logster]

I had that down on my watch list and then forgot about it I think!! Good luck and looking forward to seeing it take shape!

[BFA]

Got the cockpit started , then postie turned up with the bits for the seat
didn't quite imagine what I was letting myself in for with the photo etch stuff .... 3 hrs later I had one seat sort of done .


cockpit by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr


ejection seat for phantom by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

[Craig]

Nice work mate! Etch 'aint quick, but you can't deny that seat looks superb! I've only done one for my Hawk so far, still psyching myself up for the second one!

[Deacon]

I actual swore out load when I saw the results of your etch work!

That does look stunning mate.

[BFA]

I actual swore out load when I saw the results of your etch work!

I swore a lot while doing it

[funkygib]

Great Ejector seat !

I may have swore too

[BFA]

Got both seats done now , also put the fuselage together and added some detail behind the seats .



Phantom cockpit 2 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

[Logster]

That is brilliant

[A380Heavy]

That is so detailed that once completed this model will only require a ridiculously short pilot and navigator before it'll start flying round your living room!!!!

Incredible work, can't wait to see the completed model.

[Cimmerian]

Great work.

[twirl2688]

I actual swore out load when I saw the results of your etch work!

That does look stunning mate.

Same for me. I was stunned when I saw that. Didn't quite realise how detailed it would be. Great stuff

Scott

[BFA]

Lots of painting over the weekend , got the main colour down on the top and bottom , plus the 2 different shades of silver around the rear end....


Phantom top painted by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr


Phantom bottom painted by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

Hope to get some Klear on tomorrow then have a go with some of the decals

[Deacon]

That my friend is lovely paint work. Nice solid, clean colours.

[Craig]

This is looking like it'll be something special...

[Mr Flibble]

Blimey.
That is some fast work!
Looking really nice.

[funkygib]

Phabulous

[Graham R]

Brilliant so far

[BFA]

Cheers folks ,
I've just started the decals this evening , quite tricky in places but managed to get one side done ( took 3 hrs ! )

[BFA]

Decals , decals and yet more decals ..... 3 evenings worth to be exact .
I think the decals are getting a bit old in this kit , some are fine but others need soaking for a good 10 mins , the tail decal and nose art are very very thick yet some of the smaller ones almost disintegrate when you try and get them off the backing.

Anyway , top and both sides now done ,m only the bottom ones to go , needs a coat of klear to seal them in as well.


Phantom decals 1 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr


Phantom decals 3 by Dorsettrooper, on Flickr

[Deacon]

Gorgeous mate.