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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72th Alouette III (finished), page 9
« Reply #125 on: January 31, 2018, 07:34:34 PM »
Looks fine and correct to me.  Like minor weathering on sides.  Tarp is very "tarpy" as is should be. :smiley:

Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72th Alouette III (finished), page 9
« Reply #126 on: February 02, 2018, 06:44:44 PM »
Thanks for your comment guys  :D

Good to see you back mate.
Thanks Greg. I don't have a good production rate but I'm still looking at the forum time to time (even if I'm not really active  :-[ )

Next builds are programmed. The most advanced one is an Airbus A321 modified to become an Airborne Ground Surveillance System (based on the principe of Boeing E-8 Mercury and P-8AGS proposal)  :smiley:
But before, I have to finished an Argentina A-4B (almost done) and a Pakistan Mirage IIIEA (paint job will be done tomorrow if everything going well). I will post pics when they will be over ;)

Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72th Alouette III (finished), page 9
« Reply #127 on: February 09, 2018, 04:04:53 AM »
Hi guys,

The last one : an A-4P from Airfix started 5 1/2 years ago.










Next one will be a real world Mirage III or a what-if F-35A, I'm not decided yet  ;D (both are already started since few years  :P)

Damien

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72 A-4P (finished), page 9
« Reply #128 on: February 09, 2018, 01:17:12 PM »
Congratulations for finishing this one! ;)
(As far as I am concerned, I have cured my "never-finished" problem by decreasing my perfection standards to raw, crude models, satisfying enough for a photograph and indulgent people, no matter what experts may think)

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72 A-4P (finished), page 9
« Reply #129 on: February 10, 2018, 01:43:33 AM »
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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72 A-4P (finished), page 9
« Reply #130 on: February 11, 2018, 07:27:26 AM »
Valiant effort on the Airfix A-4B  :smiley: :smiley: A bit too glossy, slats should be fully down (unless strapped up), speed brakes open half millimeter or so  :smiley:
Poor Airfix A-4B, that tarp should be bigger to hide Airfix's misshapen nose and rubbish overall detail.
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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72 A-4P (finished), page 9
« Reply #131 on: February 11, 2018, 05:18:17 PM »
Thanks for your comments.

FAAMAN, you are right for all points. I give reasons for those mistakes:
- the glossy is because I didn't varnish yet in satin because of temperature outside which is a bit cold in the evening and even in the day. So I wait for a window to varnish it when temperature will be better.
- For the slat, I was aware of that. The build was made quickly in one day during an exhibition so I could pratice painting with a friend in the second day. So no cockpit and no paint in the intake (that's why there is a tarp). I choose to not take in account these detail for the slat.
- I didn't know for this misshape. I don't know many thing about the A-4, only pick-up the first box of jet with low price in the exhibition retailler  ;D
But maybe one day I'll do another skyhawk in 1/48th thanks to this quick build  ;)

TOPHE, that's exactly what I will apply for the next coming model :smiley:

Damien
« Last Edit: February 11, 2018, 05:20:11 PM by dams301 »

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72 A-4P (finished), page 9
« Reply #132 on: February 11, 2018, 05:57:51 PM »
The Airfix A-4B is awful, poor shapes and poor details  :o :o
I have an accurising thread on ATF ;   https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/airfixtributeforum/airfix-1-72-douglas-a4b-4p-skyhawk-a03029-t47356.html    , this details the many issues with the kit, so far the USN A-4B and the FAA A-4P  :smiley: :smiley:
The Fujimi A-4's in 72nd are best, so are the ESCI 72nd A-4E's  ;)
Can't help you with 1/48 scale A-4's, I don't build in this scale.
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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72 A-4P (finished), page 9
« Reply #133 on: February 11, 2018, 06:28:04 PM »
Thanks for the link, really instructive  :D

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72 A-4P (finished), page 9
« Reply #134 on: February 12, 2018, 04:01:49 AM »
That's quite nice and I think you captured the look of those Argentine A-4s splendidly!

Brian da Basher

Re: Dams301 thread : 1/72 A-4P (finished), page 9
« Reply #135 on: June 17, 2018, 01:37:31 AM »
Hi guys,

My lastest build finished few hours ago :











Taiwanese F-5E from AFV model  ;)

Damien

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #136 on: June 17, 2018, 01:40:20 AM »
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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #137 on: June 17, 2018, 06:50:43 AM »
very nice

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #138 on: June 17, 2018, 06:07:33 PM »
Ooohhh maaan that's fantastic !!!
Good job !  :smiley:
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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #139 on: June 17, 2018, 06:20:42 PM »
So many french beauties! I particularly love all those mirages. :smiley: :smiley: :-* :-* :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #140 on: June 17, 2018, 09:13:15 PM »
I've always had a soft-spot for the F-5 and your model is a magnificent representation of this iconic aircraft.

Brian da Basher

Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #141 on: June 18, 2018, 12:18:08 AM »
Thanks guys, I appreciate your feedback  :D

I made a few more photos with a better lighting :



















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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #142 on: June 18, 2018, 09:45:49 PM »
Yep, very nice, indeed! :smiley:
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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #143 on: June 19, 2018, 04:41:54 AM »
Beautiful!!  That model ROC's!!

Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #144 on: January 26, 2019, 03:52:25 AM »
Hi guys,

Here my currents projects in progress:

- [Real World] Rafale C & B of French Air Force (commissioned build, Hobbyboss 1/72):





The B will have closed canopy and will taxiing with 2 pilots onboard whereas the C will be on parking with ladder and opened canopy.

- [Whif] A321-MREP (Multi Role & ELINT Patrol) of the Emmeria Air Force (fictional country from Ace Combat video game) (1/144th Zvesda, custom decals)



It will receive a 1/72th ASTAC pod fitted under front section of fuselage.

As soon as those 3 are finished, I will continue to work on a Su-35 of the Ustio Air Force (same Ace Combat universe) in 1/48th

Hope you will like it. See you soon for the progress  :smiley:

Damien

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #145 on: January 26, 2019, 04:36:55 AM »
Beautiful kits :) that you've completed, I have to say looking forward for the new ones as well, especially the Rafale :)

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #146 on: January 26, 2019, 06:12:38 AM »
You’re very busy these days! I love the F-5. What kit was that by the way?

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #147 on: January 26, 2019, 12:27:05 PM »
Beautiful job on that AFV Club F-5E; they look like most excellent kits.

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Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #148 on: January 26, 2019, 02:58:27 PM »
Super fine F-5E build.  Right up there at "How could it be better point ?"   8)
F-5E is timeless.  Always looks contemporary.

Re: Dams301 thread : 1/48 F-5E (finished), page 10
« Reply #149 on: January 26, 2019, 05:20:53 PM »
Beautiful kits :) that you've completed, I have to say looking forward for the new ones as well, especially the Rafale :)
Thanks  :D
Rafale should be finish in few days (deadline for the commissioned build), so you won't have to wait too long.

You’re very busy these days! I love the F-5. What kit was that by the way?
As indicated by Elmayerle, it's the 1/48 AFV Club F-5E. Originally, the Swiss box but I change my mind and someone provided me the Taiwan decals sheet from another box :smiley:

Beautiful job on that AFV Club F-5E; they look like most excellent kits.
Super fine F-5E build.  Right up there at "How could it be better point ?"   8)
F-5E is timeless.  Always looks contemporary.
Thanks guys.
I'm rather proud of the final results even if it will be not easy to have a similar results on next build as I was assisted on the paint job by a friend which have better paint tooling (HS Infinity 0.15mm airbrush vs chinese made airbrush in 0.2mm  ;D) and skills. So I will try to upgrade my tooling later this year :smiley:

Damien