How about a future Rhino build? Revised attempt New poll

[Chuck Finley]

While looking over the Xtradecal sheet 'The History of RAF 19 Squadron, Gauntlet, Mustang Mk.III, Spitfire Mk.XVI, Hornet, Meteor F.8, Hunter F.8, Phantom FGR 2' being used for postwar Spitfire GB, the Phantom markings became very appealing. Then throw in going through my stash and noticing the number of unbuilt Rhinos (F-4C/D, F-4N, F-4S, Phantom FG. Mk.1, F-4F, F-4G) lying there, the idea for a future group build came to mind. I am thinking the following parameters:

Subject: Any historical Phantom from 1958 to present.
No what ifs.
The model must be based on a aircraft that actually saw service, including
prototypes.
Any country that flew the Phantom is allowed and any scale kit may be
used. (Although 72 is the divine scale, I am open to others

Time: 1 month starting in summer




I must admit Robin Old's Scat XXVIII looks really good

[MDT]

No excuse required to build an F-4 but later in summer best for me!

[beany]

You may lose potential participants if you limit this to 1/72 scale - the scope of both the Phantom type/mark & overall timespan you suggest is very wide, so why limit the scale of the GB (said he with a shed load of 1/48 and 1/32 Tooms in his stash)?

[Gregers]

Hell yes. I don't need an excuse to build a Toom for the 'Cold war' table but this will get my rear in gear on one and I have several to go at.

All the best.

Greg

[Chuck Finley]

You may lose potential participants if you limit this to 1/72 scale - the scope of both the Phantom type/mark & overall timespan you suggest is very wide, so why limit the scale of the GB (said he with a shed load of 1/48 and 1/32 Tooms in his stash)?

I am not a stickler on scale but a desire to see some Rhinos built. I'll add it to the poll.

[Gregers]

Voted August but any month is fine. Am thinking of doing a QF4B target drone.

All the best.

Greg

[MDT]

I've put a vote in for June as I'm planning to be away in late July / August (would probably not stop me having a go though)

[jssel]

July would work for me.

[rob_van_riel]

Great idea, and I'll be looking forward to watching the action. Unfortunately, I won't have time to join in; under normal conditions, one month roughly equals four days for me, and I can't do a proper build in that

[lancfan]

Will watch with interest but unless I get hold of a decent RN or RAF Phantom kit I won't join in.

David.

[Chuck Finley]

Will watch with interest but unless I get hold of a decent RN or RAF Phantom kit I won't join in.

David.

There is a regional IPMS show this weekend in Atlanta where they usually have a good vendor turnout. I'll be on the lookout for a Fujimi F-4M. You never know what gems one might find at a show. Are there any coming to your area in the near future?

[Saxon]

I have a few F-4's so sounds good to me, I voted June but am open to anytime.

[lancfan]

There is a regional IPMS show this weekend in Atlanta where they usually have a good vendor turnout. I'll be on the lookout for a Fujimi F-4M. You never know what gems one might find at a show. Are there any coming to your area in the near future?

Chuck, There is plenty of time to find one but Kingkit aren't listing anything at the moment (don't fancy the old Frog offering) as a last resort there is always ebay but I would rather deal direct with a vendor rather than filling paypal coffers, getting to shows is a problem and I usually buy by mail order. I won't commit until I find the model, There are plenty of J79 versions available new at present but the Spey-engined UK versions are the only ones that appeal and nobody seems to make these now.

David.

[Chuck Finley]

There is a regional IPMS show this weekend in Atlanta where they usually have a good vendor turnout. I'll be on the lookout for a Fujimi F-4M. You never know what gems one might find at a show. Are there any coming to your area in the near future?

Chuck, There is plenty of time to find one but Kingkit aren't listing anything at the moment (don't fancy the old Frog offering) as a last resort there is always ebay but I would rather deal direct with a vendor rather than filling paypal coffers, getting to shows is a problem and I usually buy by mail order. I won't commit until I find the model, There are plenty of J79 versions available new at present but the Spey-engined UK versions are the only ones that appeal and nobody seems to make these now.

David.

I just took a peek at Hobbylink Japan and they have a Fujimi Phantom FG1 still available.

http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ27044

Limited reissue of the Fujimi 1/72-scale Phantom FG.1 kit with decals to mark it as any of three Spey-engined FG.1s: XT864/007/R of No. 892 Sq. Royal Navy in "Silver Jubilee" mrkings; XV571/A of No. 43 Sq. RAF; or XT863/G of No. 111 Sq. RAF. See box art for marking details.

[lancfan]

Thanks Chuck.

David.