Showtime 100 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 What an awesome build! One of the many Phantom schemes I definitely want to do. Beautiful work indeed! joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJ001 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Just to add my 'still small voice' to the chorus. Wonderful work, just superb. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Just to add my 'still small voice' to the chorus. Wonderful work, just superb. Ian Haha................me likey The Stig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 What an awesome build! One of the many Phantom schemes I definitely want to do. Beautiful work indeed! Totally agree.... Phantoms look great in this scheme. Showtime 100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbasha Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 After the camo, I started what I thought would be an enjoyable 2-3 days applying the decals from the Wild Hare set. As mentioned in an earlier update, I decided to change the markings to the popular 41 Squadron 'Sharkmouth' FGR2, and use the conversion set decals. But, what should have taken 2-3 days, ended up taking around 4 weeks, the decals were soooooo thin and fragile, they cracked/split continually and were nigh on impossible to move into place, I really had to learn patience and take up a degree course in advanced jigsaw puzzles! Once applied, I had to spend a few more days painting in the lost decal detail with a fine brush. I copied the markings in the superb drawing of XV495 in one of my Phantom books, 'Phantom, Spirit in the Skies', I am not 100% certain if the markings are correct, as I have seen several photos of the real jet, and the 'zaps'/locally applied markings appeared and disappeared continually while it was in active service with 41 Squadron. Showtime 100, Derek B and Uilleann 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Wow, all your efforts have certainly paid off! That looks great. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Super sweet Phantom! Very impressive Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Lovely work, that is really turning out great. Really like the Brit Spey-engined Phantoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showtime 100 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 After the camo, I started what I thought would be an enjoyable 2-3 days applying the decals from the Wild Hare set. As mentioned in an earlier update, I decided to change the markings to the popular 41 Squadron 'Sharkmouth' FGR2, and use the conversion set decals. But, what should have taken 2-3 days, ended up taking around 4 weeks, the decals were soooooo thin and fragile, they cracked/split continually and were nigh on impossible to move into place, I really had to learn patience and take up a degree course in advanced jigsaw puzzles! Once applied, I had to spend a few more days painting in the lost decal detail with a fine brush. I copied the markings in the superb drawing of XV495 in one of my Phantom books, 'Phantom, Spirit in the Skies', I am not 100% certain if the markings are correct, as I have seen several photos of the real jet, and the 'zaps'/locally applied markings appeared and disappeared continually while it was in active service with 41 Squadron. Holy guacamole !! Awesome! Beautiful work you've done indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Looking fantastic Patrick! Only sorry my motorcycle accident has delayed the EMI Pod for you, but i'll crack on with it just as soon as I can. The finished model is going to look awesome! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbasha Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Best wishes for a speedy recovery! The wait for the EMI pod will be well worth the wait, and will add the perfect finishing touch. Hopefully meet you at Telford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Looks Phantastic, very jealous! Just seen AirDoc are publishing a second RAF Phantom book 1979 - 92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) After the camo, I started what I thought would be an enjoyable 2-3 days applying the decals from the Wild Hare set. As mentioned in an earlier update, I decided to change the markings to the popular 41 Squadron 'Sharkmouth' FGR2, and use the conversion set decals. But, what should have taken 2-3 days, ended up taking around 4 weeks, the decals were soooooo thin and fragile, they cracked/split continually and were nigh on impossible to move into place, I really had to learn patience and take up a degree course in advanced jigsaw puzzles! Once applied, I had to spend a few more days painting in the lost decal detail with a fine brush. I copied the markings in the superb drawing of XV495 in one of my Phantom books, 'Phantom, Spirit in the Skies', I am not 100% certain if the markings are correct, as I have seen several photos of the real jet, and the 'zaps'/locally applied markings appeared and disappeared continually while it was in active service with 41 Squadron. Awesome work there Patrick Derek Edited October 6, 2013 by Derek B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbasha Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Oh lovely photo Derek! The 43 Sqn zap on the splitter plate is on the decal sheet, but there are others that don't appear. I wonder where DK got his references from? Thank you all for your positive words....I'm looking forward to seeing this one finished!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Oh lovely photo Derek! The 43 Sqn zap on the splitter plate is on the decal sheet, but there are others that don't appear. I wonder where DK got his references from? Thank you all for your positive words....I'm looking forward to seeing this one finished!! Hi Patrick, It just so happened that I found this pic on face book shortly after reading your posts. Great work so far. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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