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| DH's Blue box build : 1/48 Rafale M | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 12 2015, 11:49 PM (1,198 Views) | |
| DH764 | Feb 12 2015, 11:49 PM Post #1 |
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Ill be looking through the blue boxes to decided what to do ....might have a few to search through Andy |
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| DH764 | Mar 17 2015, 04:52 PM Post #21 |
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Front canopy added , fits like a glove Added the final bits to the nose leg and also the u/c doors . The drop tanks are made up from 4 parts and needed a bit of sanding to get everything flush and they are massive , I think they are 2000 litres...almost as big as a Tonkas 2250ltrs/Big Jugs . I found the fit of the clear noses for the MICA IR AAMs a bit fiddly and had to use CA glue for them to join to the plastic body. Also made up the wheels ....great fit to these and they have a shaped cut out so when you add them the "flat" section is in contact with terra firma ![]() Not much else to add ....primer next Andy |
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| DH764 | Mar 17 2015, 07:43 PM Post #22 |
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As promised... Primed with Vallejo Grey primer which was sprayed on with my cheapo 0.3mm trigger action airbrush which seems to give better results than my Iwata 0.5mm TR2 !! ![]() I think the nose join might need some Delux Putty but other than that Im a happy bunny Andy Edited by DH764, Mar 17 2015, 07:50 PM.
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| DH764 | Mar 22 2015, 07:53 PM Post #23 |
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Gave the Rafale a pre shade with NATO Black paint . Hopefully it will still show through after I've applied the main colour scheme .![]() Just finished the three point pylons and the six GBU 12 Paveways it will carry. Andy |
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| TimJ | Mar 22 2015, 11:57 PM Post #24 |
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Looking good Andy.
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| DH764 | Mar 25 2015, 11:56 AM Post #25 |
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Sprayed on Xtracrylix FS36375 Light Compass Grey which looks a close match to Marine Rafales. The instructions state FS 36237 which is the same colour as Luftwaffe Tonkas and has a distinct Blue tint which is nothing like the colour seen on the Rafale. ![]() Detail painting next. Andy |
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| Johni044 | Mar 26 2015, 08:58 AM Post #26 |
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Nice looking plane isn't it. I'm always dubious about photo's of aircraft when determining colour knowing how much lighting conditions and exposure can affect the hue. As an aside I hope the electronics in French aircraft is better than French cars, have had a few and they've all been pants. |
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| DH764 | Apr 6 2015, 04:55 PM Post #27 |
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I started applying the number code decal on the wing and it disappeared from view ! Looks like I was wrong to go with a lighter scheme Bit the bullet .....airbrush back out and this time Xtracrylix Neutral Grey FS16270 applied. Looks a lot better ![]() Got to re do the details and then re start the decals.....good job I've got some spare codes . Andy |
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| DH764 | Apr 9 2015, 08:48 PM Post #28 |
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Just needs a Satin varnish and its done I can not recommend this kit enough....I think this is the best Revell kit Ive ever built Ill post up the final reveal in the Gallery , probably after Saturdays Sword and Lance Model show at Darlington Andy |
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