R.W. FH-1 Phantom (plus what-if extra)

TheChronicOne · October 23, 2019, 02:13:51 PM

Finished this today. Details in my C.R.A.P. bog for those interested but it was really a normal, mundane, no frills build and I'm sure nothing in the process would be new to anyone here so I'll dispense with the details. I also took a few pics of my F-51N because it's the only other model I have of the same era and of similar styling.

It's the old first run MPM/CMK boxing in 1/72. Brush painted with hobby paints and gloss cleared. I would have probably toned that gloss down some but I don't have the appropriate clear on hand right now. The plane is supposed to be glossy anyway, but in scale, I think mine is a bit TOO glossy. Still, I'm not bothered. Maybe it's a CAG bird or something so they polished the hell out of it.

I think the Phantom is a lovely airplane. Something about these old jets I really like...; before everything became swept and sharp. I think it's pretty, but then again my taste in aircraft is questionable because I disagree with those that say the Phantom II is ugly and think it's a good looking aeroplane too.

So, here she is. I hope you like it!

TheChronicOne · October 23, 2019, 05:08:43 PM

Thanks, hoss!! I'm thrilled with it. This sucker has been rolling around in the back of my mind for some time now, I'm glad I built 'er up.

Seems I missed a picture.

PR19_Kit · October 24, 2019, 12:21:56 AM

Wow Brad, it's very BLUE, isn't it?

Somehow it looks a totally different aeroplane to the Phantoms they flew in the normal, rather dark blue.

Interestingly the colour's almost an exact match the colour of the letters in my 'BLUE'.

Old Wombat · October 24, 2019, 02:26:43 AM

What a brightful colour!

Looks good, Brad!

zenrat · October 24, 2019, 03:06:12 AM

Fab.

Quote from: Flyer on October 23, 2019, 04:22:02 PM
Sweet!

Quote from: TheChronicOne on October 23, 2019, 02:13:51 PM

I think the Phantom is a lovely airplane. Something about these old jets I really like...; before everything became swept and sharp.

Agreed!

Seconded. It's not quite as lovely as the Banshee but it is still good to look at.

NARSES2 · October 24, 2019, 06:23:02 AM

As I've said in your blog mate "I like that"

Just discovered I have that kit in the stash, in the old style MPM black and white boxing. Might still acquire the new tool at SMW though. RCN ?

DogfighterZen · October 24, 2019, 07:12:25 AM

I like that too!!

These old fighter jets have a special something... Although i'm more of a modern fighters guy, there are a few of these jets that I really like and there's a kit in my stash of each.

This reminds me I have the Airfix Banshee in it's box waiting to be completed...

TheChronicOne · October 24, 2019, 10:21:44 AM

Thanks a ton, y'all!!! I like that blue color but I was WANTING the same shade I got out of the Mustang there. It's the same exact paint, just with different clear on it. Problem is, I RAN OUT of it (satin clear) and I'm broke right now so I just pressed on with the ultra gloss bright blue. Now it's whif.

chrisonord · October 27, 2019, 01:29:31 PM

Marvellous build Brad, I could see one of these with long wings and in a high altitude paint scheme.
Chris

TheChronicOne · October 27, 2019, 01:48:51 PM

HMMMMMM.... now that would be cool!! Throw some U-2 wings on it or simply extending these, since the shape of them is so cool at the rear.

Thanks!!

PR19_Kit · October 27, 2019, 01:58:45 PM

Quote from: TheChronicOne on October 27, 2019, 01:48:51 PM

HMMMMMM.... now that would be cool!! Throw some U-2 wings on it or simply extending these, since the shape of them is so cool at the rear.

They'd need double, or even triple folds, like a Gannet to it down the carrier lifts with wings that long!

TheChronicOne · October 27, 2019, 02:53:41 PM

Man, every time I hear something new about the Gannet, it just gets cooler.