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Original 1988 issue kit with Aeromaster decals. I'm going to build this concurrently with a couple of other projects, will be done by August. I'm looking forward to seeing others!
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John, that the one with the real tall nosegear strut? And the Omega tail markings?
Oh, yeah! Look at the box art! Koike, I'm thinking? I'm a fan! If I had money, I'd be his patron.
Sure is. 892Sq. 1977-78.
Just a pretty scheme. Was that the time frame for "Sailor"?
Just after. Last cruise for 892 and Ark Royal.
Although I'm not taking part, I was wondering if anyone has considered the 1/48 Academy kit that was released a couple of years ago, which had some good reviews at the time.
I,m considering doing a couple of Academy kits, both B and J variants for this build, as I have both languishing in the stash. That is if I can,t lay my mitts on a Tamiya 1/32 Phantom in the next week or two...not bothered which variant, its Tamiya, nuff said.
Yep Academy for me. I built one already VF 84 Vietnam USS Independence. Same scheme as the Eduard release of the kit, but I did it the hard way 🙂 This one will be VF-111 USS Coral Sea 1972, but not the mig killer, I will choose a different bird from the squadron during that cruise.
There's a 'J' on EBay (UK) for £72 which is listed as 31% discount. It's the version I built last year and posted as a Headline article if you want to have a closer look. Looks like a bargain!
John, is there a close color match rattle can for the FG.1 scheme?
Model Master 1988, Euro I Gray, 36081 ought to work. Any old white unders.
Thanks to you sir.
Here's some proof I've started the beast!
More FG.1 progress. I also did some dry fitting of the intakes today. They sure are a lot bigger then US F-4s. Gotta feed those RR Speys!
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