Airfix 1/72 McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1***NOW FINISHED***

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Cheers mate.

Early start this morning doing a bit of touch up work with the airbrush. Also got the radome painted.

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Really nice, this is shaping up into a great build, Chris and I'm very much looking forward to the decals going on and really bringing it to life. If you can get it done are you intending to take the model to the Huddersfield show next month?
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I doubt it will be done in time but I will try.
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Top job fixing the missing vents on the back end!

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A bit more work on the Phantom FG.1 today.

Finally got the undercarriage and Spey cans fitted.

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Really looking the look of this!
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OK, now I absolutely have to have one. looking great so far.
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Very impressive, Chris, that is looking the business!
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Cheers guys.

Started decalling the Phantom FG.1 today.

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Nice! Very nice indeed!
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Finally finished my new Airfix 1/72 McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 this evening.

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Congratulations you have attained stencil decaler level 5!

Looks sweet, I'm looking forward to the FGR2
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A most amazing effort! I would love to have that in my display case!
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Very nice. First one I've seen finished.

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Looks like a winner.
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