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#3024134 - 06/03/10 02:53 PM Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale  
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Hi all,

Here are few more of mine since my tentative return to building just over a year ago.

I'm having loads of fun doing these, and finding some health benefits from the concentration required and relaxation it provides.

In order of completion, all to 1/48 scale.


Revell Rafale




Italeri Gripen




Trumpeter Seahawk




Bronco Predator



Last edited by goon; 06/03/10 10:06 PM.

cheers
Gareth

UNDERSTEER - is when you hit the wall with the front wing.
OVERSTEER - is when you hit the wall with the back wing.
HORSEPOWER - is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE - is how far you can take the wall with you.

Read my scale modelling blog at www.latibuliser.com or mfhmazda787.com
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#3024143 - 06/03/10 03:01 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: goon]  
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They're gorgeous! Love the weathering, nice and subtle.


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#3024350 - 06/03/10 08:00 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: Legend]  
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Very Well Done! Excellent cockpit detailing!

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#3024362 - 06/03/10 08:15 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: Joes Shop]  
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Great!

#3030590 - 06/13/10 06:25 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: HarryM]  
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Gareth those are awesome, I really like the JAS-39B Gripen. The detailing is fantastic.

Cheers

Staffan


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#3032587 - 06/16/10 01:25 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: Squid_DK]  
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That is amazing work. What type of airbrush do you like?

#3033505 - 06/17/10 02:52 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: Whitehead]  
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Thank you very much for your generous comments everyone. I use a Harder and Steinbeck Evolution Whitehead. Very easy cleaning, which is a great plus point.


cheers
Gareth

UNDERSTEER - is when you hit the wall with the front wing.
OVERSTEER - is when you hit the wall with the back wing.
HORSEPOWER - is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE - is how far you can take the wall with you.

Read my scale modelling blog at www.latibuliser.com or mfhmazda787.com
#3035745 - 06/20/10 03:10 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: goon]  
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Great skills goon, I wish I could build models with the same consistency smile

#3036210 - 06/21/10 07:47 AM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: goon]  
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Originally Posted By: goon
Thank you very much for your generous comments everyone. I use a Harder and Steinbeck Evolution Whitehead. Very easy cleaning, which is a great plus point.


Awesome. Looks like it puts down a really fine layer....I have trouble with that through the generic brush I have. First Rate work!! That Predator looks real.

#3044409 - 07/02/10 02:49 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: Whitehead]  
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Very nice indeed. What scale should a novice builder start with, 1/48th or 1/72th ?

#3044648 - 07/02/10 06:58 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: bengo]  
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Holy moly thats good!

#3045658 - 07/04/10 06:22 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: Lewis-A2A]  
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#3046495 - 07/06/10 08:36 AM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: bengo]  
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Thanks for the further replies.

bengo -> I had a break of nearly 20 years, after building a good few 1/48 aircraft and 1/20 F1 cars.

When I returned to the hobby I did a few 1/72 planes to get used to the tools and materials again. The ever helpful members at Britmodeller recommended the Revell Hunter as a good starter, and I built two of those consecutively. It was a good choice as it was cheap and went together very easily. Meaning that if I messed up at any stage the lost investment of time and money was minimal. I did a couple of more 1/72 'planes before realising that my old fingers can't cope with undercarriage at that scale and went up to 1/48!

Good luck!


cheers
Gareth

UNDERSTEER - is when you hit the wall with the front wing.
OVERSTEER - is when you hit the wall with the back wing.
HORSEPOWER - is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE - is how far you can take the wall with you.

Read my scale modelling blog at www.latibuliser.com or mfhmazda787.com
#3046850 - 07/06/10 09:37 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: goon]  
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Originally Posted By: goon
...before realising that my old fingers can't cope with undercarriage at that scale and went up to 1/48!


That's the answer I was looking for. Thank you very much.

#3065445 - 08/02/10 01:38 PM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: bengo]  
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Well done !!


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#3069188 - 08/08/10 01:36 AM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: Lipfert]  
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It's pictures like that make me realize how badly I suck.

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#3107501 - 10/05/10 05:29 AM Re: Some more of mine - Predator, Gripen, Seahawk and Rafale [Re: goon]  
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Dang, whenever I look at these beautifully done models, I just can't help swearing about why those do not come in ready-coloured/weathered kits with various skin work options...
I really want to have a big scale Hornet among others but the idea of looking at the gray-blue plastic allover Hornet... sigh


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