The McDonnell Douglas FG.1/FGR.2 Phantom RAF in 1:72 scale is a plastic kit of the British Phantom version from Airfix, covering both designations used in the Royal Air Force.
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A plastic kit of the British Phantom in 1:72 scale from Airfix. According to the name it covers both British versions, that is the FG.1 and the FGR.2 in Royal Air Force service. The British Phantom is among the most characteristic machines of the Cold War over Europe, and in this size it fits into a display case together with other aircraft.
British Phantoms are a chapter of their own among all the F-4s. Instead of the American General Electric J79 turbojets they were given Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines. The bulkier engines called for a wider rear fuselage, markedly larger air intakes and differently arranged nozzles, so the British machine can be told apart at first glance even from a distance. The FG.1 version was originally built for the Royal Navy and operated from an aircraft carrier deck, later passing to the Royal Air Force. The FGR.2 version was land-based from the start and flew strike and reconnaissance missions before being reassigned to the air defense of the islands. British Phantoms stayed in service until the early nineties.
The key to the result is clean canopy glazing - apply the masks before spraying and let the frames stand out with a sharp edge. British Phantoms wore very different finishes during their service, from dark gray-green camouflage combinations to the later overall gray air defense schemes, so pick the scheme in advance and choose the shades accordingly. The metal areas around the nozzles come alive with a dark wash and fine pigments. Spray a gloss coat under the decals; a final matte coat will then even the whole surface out.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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