Stefan buysse Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi, I've seen pictures of an impressive Phantom display at Telford. How many Phantoms were that? Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Phil told me that they were over 530 yesterday. And it shows! My 5 are on this shot Scale model AMARC. Absolutely awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks, Tim. Well done to everyone! Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viperguy Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Gimme, Gimme! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) EXQUISITE... :blink: Can't get enough of them... Edited November 21, 2008 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Nice, 4 times as many as I have downstairs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 That's impressive - Nice builds everyone And thanx for the pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Ho-Lee… Wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thats my type of group display!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xavi84 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 sweet sassy molassy! that look at all those phreaking phantoms! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I believe it was 553 at the final count.Certainly an epic display and a well done to Ted Bayliss who organised it as well as all the guys who contributed a model. I built two and I'm glad to have been part of it. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhino53 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hi All The total I have is 1/72nd scale 543, 1/48th scale 11, 1/32nd scale 6, 1/144th scale 1, and 2 of Hasegawas egg planes, which were very cute. It was a wonderful weekend with a lot of good comments (and 1 or 2 why did you bother type comments), most people being impressed with the size and quality of the display. There were more than 35 contributors, for which I owe great thanks (all contributors received a special commemorative key ring, so they can boast about their achievement in the future, which was kindly donated by Squadron Prints. We even had 4 Phantoms travel all the way from Pittsburgh. Thanks Bill, I trust the mid air refuelling (from the drinks cart) was successful. In late December I will be redoing my web site (www.500phantoms.com) to show a picture of all the models. The IPMS(UK) committee are to be thanked for allowing us the chance to do this. Many thanks to all who participated, sponsored, and enjoyed the display. Ted Bayliss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hi AllThe total I have is 1/72nd scale 543, 1/48th scale 11, 1/32nd scale 6, 1/144th scale 1, and 2 of Hasegawas egg planes, which were very cute. It was a wonderful weekend with a lot of good comments (and 1 or 2 why did you bother type comments), most people being impressed with the size and quality of the display. There were more than 35 contributors, for which I owe great thanks (all contributors received a special commemorative key ring, so they can boast about their achievement in the future, which was kindly donated by Squadron Prints. We even had 4 Phantoms travel all the way from Pittsburgh. Thanks Bill, I trust the mid air refuelling (from the drinks cart) was successful. In late December I will be redoing my web site (www.500phantoms.com) to show a picture of all the models. The IPMS(UK) committee are to be thanked for allowing us the chance to do this. Many thanks to all who participated, sponsored, and enjoyed the display. Ted Bayliss Great work by you Ted Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Great work indeed, Ted. I have been looking at the pictures and I'm impressed by the quality of the work. Not just of the individual models, but also of the overall display too. I'll be browsing at your site some more before the end of December. Best regards, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 The display was great. Thanks for the keyring it was good to get something unexpected and was a pleasure to contribute even if only a minor way. Glad my egg plane looked cute! only finished it Thurdsay night! Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Would have been 544 if I'd remembered to take my F-4N Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Vauuuu very nice sight!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom ordie Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 With all the 1/72 why do poles show 1/48 as the most popular? Must be Washington politics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Congratulations on the tremendous effort you put up Ted! Certainly an awesome scene to see all those beautiful phantoms all together! Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 by the power of greyskull!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viasistina Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 UNBELIEVABLE!!! I've got a ton of United Miles backed up. Next year the wife and I are going to Telford. Actually, she'll probably be happier staying in London while I trek on...you gotta learn how to compromise.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Master Zen Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 With all the 1/72 why do poles show 1/48 as the most popular? Must be Washington politics. Because 1/48 fans need to be more vocal to compensate their lesser numbers. Fantastic display of a fantastic aircraft. I will definitely go next year if I'm still in this country and who knows, maybe contribute 1 or 2 myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeC Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 ... why do poles show 1/48 as the most popular? ... Couldn't speak for poles, but I think Czechs are 50/50 on the issue ... :P Michael (My 1:72 41 Sqn FGR2 is in there somewhere) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Simple answer to the 1/72nd / 1 48th debate is SPACE! In the US, most houses are at least 50% bigger than UK houses, so there's plenty of space for displaying models... My "transport" box is an ex 28" TV box and I've got something like 70 models in it at present - I can't imagine how I'd transport the same models if they were 1/48th!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhino53 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Many thanks for all the comments. I haven't had a chance to see this topic since my last post as I have been bobbing up and down in the Clyde estuary doing some sea trials. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who helped with the display, especially Phil Butler, and Mr and Mrs Brewster, who were absolutely magnificent with their great assistance, and all the contributors of models to the display. Phil and I spent about 4 years planning and scheming to get there, and after a lot of doubts about how successful we would be, the modellers in the UK (and other nations as well) stepped up and did this magnificent display. I believe we showed our 3 American friends where to go to get a good display. I'm sure the next show in Pittsburgh will seem tame to them, but it was great to see them, and for at least one of them to bring his 4 Phantoms across the pond. The keyrings also went down very well, many thanks to squadron prints (www.squadronprints.com). And to those who asked, no I'm not going to do it again next year. Best regards to all Ted Bayliss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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