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Alistair Gauld
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Airfix 1/72 McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 XV582 Lands EndJohn O' Groats

December 31, 2024 · in Aviation · · 8 · 122

By sheer coincidence I've managed to finish this version of XV582 exactly 3 years to the day after a later version of the same airframe.

Nothing to add about the that hasn't already been said but I'm enjoying my journey through these builds.

Primed with Mr. Surfacer 1500 Black.
Painted with Colourcoats Dark Gull Grey, Light Aircraft Grey, Medium Sea Grey and Barley Grey.
Tamiya Rubber Black, Olive Green, Nato Black, Semi-Gloss Black and Chrome Silver.
Mr. Hobby Color Off White.
Extreme Metals Steel, Pale Burnt Metal, Burnt Metal and Jet Exhaust.

Washes used,
Citadel Agrax Earthshade, Nuln Oil and Seraphim Sepia.
Flory Dark Dirt.
Oil work with Dayler & Rowney Burnt Umber and Burnt Sienna.
Abteilung 502 Smoke.

AM Used.
Eduard PE Cockpit Set,
AeroCraft Resin Exhaust Cans.

As always,
Thanks for looking,
Cheers,
Alistair

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8 responses

  1. Awesome job and excellent result, Alistair!
    I personally (and I am not the only one) find the British Phantom the most aesthetically appealing of all Phantoms and your build pays full justice to it.
    Have a happy, prosperous 2025!

  2. An excellent looking Phantom, Alistair @alistairfgauld
    Beautiful paintwork.
    Wishing you all the best for 2025

  3. This is a great looking Phantom, Alistair @alistairfgauld,
    The paint scheme is spot on!
    Have a great 2025.

  4. A beautiful Phantom! You're speaking my love language! Well done.

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