FG.1[F-4K] 892 NAS,HMS Ark Royal,1974-75, Airfix 1/72.
After enjoying building Airfix’s 1/72 DB Defiant, I was all set to tackle the F-4K. either my skill set is diminishing or maybe I should give it up. This build was a struggle for me almost all the way. It is a well engineered kit, great decals, and many build choices, But some how I just could not get out of my own way. I had fit problems around the cockpit and some other areas, probably self induced, and the too light a shade of gray. I should have searched for a Fujimi on the net, maybe it would have been less fiddly.
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Louis Gardner said on November 7, 2018
Robert…………… you did it again. (and built up another Phabulous Phantom……….).
I seriously doubt that your skill set is diminishing. Sometimes you just have a kit that fights you all the way.
You improvised, adapted and overcame. Well done.
PS: I like the F4 from the Sara………… I have two brother in laws that served on her during Vietnam ’71-’72……… at the same time !!! One found a model of the Sara, and wants me to build it for him.
The Mad Comic book character is cool too……………
Terry Schuler said on November 7, 2018
Robert, This looks really cool, I especially like the colors and the scheme and I had to take another look when I realized it was 1/72. Well done !
John Healy said on November 7, 2018
Nice work, Robert. RN Phantoms are some of my favorites.
Jeff Bailey said on November 7, 2018
Phabulous Phantom (s) !!! Great looking F-4, Robert. Although plain, the Royal Navy Gray is a good looking color.
Great job, Sir! No one would EVER know you had issues!
Craig Abrahamson said on November 7, 2018
Gotta luv them Phantoms….! 🙂
paul teixeira said on November 7, 2018
Beautiful and well done F-4! I need to get me one of these sometime soon! You did a great overall job and she really pops!
Greg Kittinger said on November 7, 2018
Looks great! I’ve got a whole stash full of Phantoms but not a single Airfix in the lot… I think you wrestled this Rhino into respectable shape!