Post by boltcropper on Aug 21, 2011 23:23:27 GMT
Hello all,
I am aiming is build a diorama of the RAF Brampton gate guard Phantom XT914, an FGR 2 displayed in 74 Sqn markings.
Its been a while since I built an RAF phantom model and I've been advised that the Fujimi kit is the best one to use as starting point in 1/72.
I will be finishing the model as XT914 looked when it first arrived at the unit in the early 90's.
The aircrafts paintwork, particularly on the upper surfaces, is now quite weathered but the demarcations between the greys used in the scheme are still discernable.
However, the whole upper surface of the wings inboard of the folding section, appear to be finished in the same Barley Grey BS4800.18B.21 as the fuselage (not Medium Sea grey 637).
Archive images I have found seem to back this up so I'm assumining at the end of its service life XT914 was finished with overall Barley grey upper surfaces, can anyone confirm this?
Having had a good look underneath the aircraft recently I can confirm that the lower surfaces, including the gun pod and wing tanks, are all finished in Light Aircraft Grey 627
As an additional matter of interest, to anyone attempting the same build of this gate guard as myself in 1/72. When it comes to replicating the brick pattern on the circular mounting pinth, I highly reccommend getting hold of the WILLS scenic materials pack (SSMP212 Brickwork - Plain Bond).
Intended for railway modellers this set contains 4x sheets of very nicely embossed brick red plastic the OO scale (1/76) of which is perfect for replicating the plinths brick pattern, its certainly going to make my life a lot easier!
Also,does anyone know if there a cannon pod currently available in resin? I have scratchbuilt one previously but a resin item would be so much better.
Any feedback is much appreciated!
Regards,
Boltcropper
I am aiming is build a diorama of the RAF Brampton gate guard Phantom XT914, an FGR 2 displayed in 74 Sqn markings.
Its been a while since I built an RAF phantom model and I've been advised that the Fujimi kit is the best one to use as starting point in 1/72.
I will be finishing the model as XT914 looked when it first arrived at the unit in the early 90's.
The aircrafts paintwork, particularly on the upper surfaces, is now quite weathered but the demarcations between the greys used in the scheme are still discernable.
However, the whole upper surface of the wings inboard of the folding section, appear to be finished in the same Barley Grey BS4800.18B.21 as the fuselage (not Medium Sea grey 637).
Archive images I have found seem to back this up so I'm assumining at the end of its service life XT914 was finished with overall Barley grey upper surfaces, can anyone confirm this?
Having had a good look underneath the aircraft recently I can confirm that the lower surfaces, including the gun pod and wing tanks, are all finished in Light Aircraft Grey 627
As an additional matter of interest, to anyone attempting the same build of this gate guard as myself in 1/72. When it comes to replicating the brick pattern on the circular mounting pinth, I highly reccommend getting hold of the WILLS scenic materials pack (SSMP212 Brickwork - Plain Bond).
Intended for railway modellers this set contains 4x sheets of very nicely embossed brick red plastic the OO scale (1/76) of which is perfect for replicating the plinths brick pattern, its certainly going to make my life a lot easier!
Also,does anyone know if there a cannon pod currently available in resin? I have scratchbuilt one previously but a resin item would be so much better.
Any feedback is much appreciated!
Regards,
Boltcropper