Rick’s 1/72 Airfix Phantom FGR2 - in the hangar.

[rickoshea52]

This is my next build but definitely not an out of the box construction.

The kit. This has the parts for an FGR2.

The extra sprue for this version.




The aftermarket. Etched brass and paint mask from Eduard but some of the ejection seat stuff might not get used.
The reason is a mix of Aires and Blackdog. The observant will see the engine is not a RR Spey, but have a plan for this.




The decals; still not sure which to go for.



The setting - I’m going to re-use this hangar diorama base. The Lightning is a little smaller so some sizing up was required to see if the Phantom will fit. Some adjustments to the scene will be needed but mostly just moving figures and GSE.




Because this Phantom will be on jacks with some panels removed I need to do some marking out for cutting and drilling. The stencil application guide helpfully indicates the jacking points on the aircraft underside (don’t get them confused with the wheel change jacking point markings on the LG door).






I have some other stuff to wrap up before I get stuck into this no you’ll all have to remain patient for updates.

[Waspie]

This is my next build but definitely not an out of the box construction.

The kit. This has the parts for an FGR2.
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The extra sprue for this version.
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The aftermarket. Etched brass and paint mask from Eduard but some of the ejection seat stuff might not get used.
The reason is a mix of Aires and Blackdog. The observant will see the engine is not a RR Spey, but have a plan for this.
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The decals; still not sure which to go for.
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The setting - I’m going to re-use this hangar diorama base. The Lightning is a little smaller so some sizing up was required to see if the Phantom will fit. Some adjustments to the scene will be needed but mostly just moving figures and GSE.
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Because this Phantom will be on jacks with some panels removed I need to do some marking out for cutting and drilling. The stencil application guide helpfully indicates the jacking points on the aircraft underside (don’t get them confused with the wheel change jacking point markings on the LG door).

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I have some other stuff to wrap up before I get stuck into this no you’ll all have to remain patient for updates.

:thumb2:Something to look forward to Rick!

[PaulTRose]

Proper warbird! :thumb2:

Look forward to this one

[yak face]

Fantastic stuff rick , looks a lovely kit to base the dio on , cheers tony

[Waspie]

First aircraft I saw take off. I was in the tower at some USAF airbase in Suffolk. RAF Bentwaters. (If I recall correctly)

"Two burning, two turning ready to roll" was the take off request from the lead aircraft!!

Magnificent. You can't dislike a 'toom'!!!

[boatman]

This is my next build but definitely not an out of the box construction.

The kit. This has the parts for an FGR2.
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The extra sprue for this version.
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The aftermarket. Etched brass and paint mask from Eduard but some of the ejection seat stuff might not get used.
The reason is a mix of Aires and Blackdog. The observant will see the engine is not a RR Spey, but have a plan for this.
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The decals; still not sure which to go for.
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The setting - I’m going to re-use this hangar diorama base. The Lightning is a little smaller so some sizing up was required to see if the Phantom will fit. Some adjustments to the scene will be needed but mostly just moving figures and GSE.
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Because this Phantom will be on jacks with some panels removed I need to do some marking out for cutting and drilling. The stencil application guide helpfully indicates the jacking points on the aircraft underside (don’t get them confused with the wheel change jacking point markings on the LG door).

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I have some other stuff to wrap up before I get stuck into this no you’ll all have to remain patient for updates.

WHAT oh how long will we have to wait ? an love the lighting under maintance brilliant is this dio in this forum ? as i would love to see it
chrisb

[rickoshea52]

WHAT oh how long will we have to wait ? an love the lighting under maintance brilliant is this dio in this forum ? as i would love to see it
chrisb

Where you go Chris.

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/ricks-lightning-servicing-flight-1-72-airfix-english-electric-lightning-f6.26668/

[papa 695]

Just pulled up my chair Rick.

[boatman]

Where you go Chris.

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/ricks-lightning-servicing-flight-1-72-airfix-english-electric-lightning-f6.26668/

NOW THAT Rick is a sight id seen loads of times when i was young an with my dad crane drive at raf cotishall lifting the engines out af the lighnigs back in the late 6o's so what brilliant dio this is an you put this on 3 yrs before i joined the forum an Miko would proberly like to see this wow
chrisb

[rickoshea52]

NOW THAT Rick is a sight id seen loads of times when i was young an with my dad crane drive at raf cotishall lifting the engines out af the lighnigs back in the late 6o's so what brilliant dio this is an you put this on 3 yrs before i joined the forum an Miko would proberly like to see this wow
chrisb

Thanks Chris.
If this type of thing lights your lemon then check this one out too.

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/rick%E2%80%99s-1-72-harrier-hide-harrier-gr3-4-sqn-royal-air-force-germany.37988/

[flyjoe180]

This is going to be epic, watching with anticipation Rick

[Richard48]

Watching with interest being a Phantom fan.Ive got the Airfix FGR2 in stash plus 10 Fujimi ones and Revell F4 J.
Looking forward to this
Richard

[rickoshea52]

I’m gonna park this for a while so I can get on with my club GB build.

You can follow it here - https://www.scalemodelling.co.uk/for...rthern-ireland

Sorry to disappoint anyone.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I cant resist a Phantom build.