H2K72081 F-4K Phantom FG.1 Late vol.1
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- Manufacturer: Hobby2000
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Availability:
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Delivery time: 1-3 days
- Type: Aeroplane kit
- Medium: plastic
- Scale: 1/72
Fujimi sprues in Hobby2000 package with Cartograf decals
Hobby 2000 72081 - F-4K Phantom FG.1 Late vol.1 (1/72)
Plastic model kit of the McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG.1 in 1/72 scale, depicting the late version used by the Royal Air Force. The set includes decals for three attractive paint schemes from the early 1980s.
Marking options (RAF):
- XT872 – No. 111 Squadron, 4 May 1983
- XT582 – No. 43 Squadron, June 1983
- XT863 – No. 111 Squadron, July 1983
Kit contents:
- Plastic model (based on Fujimi molds)
- Cartograf decals
- Paint masks for canopy and wheels
- Illustrated assembly and painting guide
Historical background:
- In the 1980s, FG.1 Phantoms were based primarily at RAF Leuchars, providing QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) coverage against Soviet aircraft over the North Sea.
- These aircraft were transferred from the Royal Navy to the RAF after the retirement of aircraft carriers. They replaced the aging Lightning interceptors with more capable, longer-range fighters.