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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Spey Phantom on January 08, 2012, 10:14:04 PM

Title: Airbus A319-AEW&C
Post by: Spey Phantom on January 08, 2012, 10:14:04 PM

hello everyone, im Nils.
some of you might already know me from whatifmodelers.com.
for those who dont, im 27 years old from Westkerke (West-Flanders), Belgium.

my favorite subjets are Belgian Air Force models, but also 1/144 scale and Luft'46.

to start off, i want to show you my latest creation, just finished this one, although its not my best work.

the model is a Revell 1/144 Airbus A319, modified to an AEW platform, intended to replace the E-3F AWACS in French Air Force service.
the MESA radar is scratchbuild, various other parts (IFR probe, sensors,..) are from the spare parts box.
decals are from the kit, heller 1/72 mirage III, A-400M (AdL titles) and from an Esci scheet (tailmarkings)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/1-144/002-23.jpg)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/1-144/003-16.jpg)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/1-144/004-13.jpg)

(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/Nilssteyaert/what%20if/1-144/005-10.jpg)

Title: Re: Airbus A319-AEW&C
Post by: upnorth on January 08, 2012, 10:21:41 PM

Quite nice, Nils.

Good to have you here.

Title: Re: Airbus A319-AEW&C
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 08, 2012, 10:26:23 PM

Hi Nils:

Welcome to BTS. Very nice plane.

Is that 1/2 of a Luftwaffe drop tank I see on top as a electronics bump?

Carl

Title: Re: Airbus A319-AEW&C
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 09, 2012, 02:05:05 AM

Very nice work my friend.  Very believable too.

Title: Re: Airbus A319-AEW&C
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 09, 2012, 07:00:22 AM

Stunning, Nils!!! It's a real treat to see your work again!

Brian da Basher