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#4574693 - 07/18/21 07:56 PM Valom 1/48 BN-2 Islander of FIGAS  
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Hi Gang,

Here are a few shots of my Falklands Islands Government Air Service Britten Norman BN-2 Islander. This aircraft was confiscated by the Argentinian Forces after the invasion of the islands in 1982. (I can't say 'commandeered' as I don't think they ever operated it.) As far as I can tell it was parked on a grass area at Port Stanley airfield, where it was destroyed during the fight to retake the capital. The Valom plastic is quite good for a shorter run kit, but I'm afraid I made a bit of a mess of it. I simply can't master painting large areas of white. I can't remember where I got the decals from, which is just as well. While they function nicely, their design is lacking and I had to purchase two sheets to get the correct length on the side stripes and those around the engine nacelles. I added some local wildlife sheltering from the rain to distract a bit from the model. If we ever go back to being able to attend shows I hope it will provide a little humour and colour. (Yes, there are wild rabbits on the islands, I checked before adding them wink )

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Thanks for looking in,
Gareth


cheers
Gareth

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HORSEPOWER - is how fast you hit the wall.
TORQUE - is how far you can take the wall with you.

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#4574948 - 07/20/21 08:53 PM Re: Valom 1/48 BN-2 Islander of FIGAS [Re: goon]  
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm SHEEP and the airplane and rabbits are nice

#4575445 - 07/26/21 01:05 PM Re: Valom 1/48 BN-2 Islander of FIGAS [Re: goon]  
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The Sheep put it on another level biggrin


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