vivkulan Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hello, I have been a fan of this aircraft always .I found this kit from my friend Bob Hanes. Decided to build it in Frech Naval camo scheme. I wanted to place a pilot in the cockpit. Used the trumpeter pilot from F-16 kit. Had to cut the legs and arms to make him fit in the cockpit. Fit was not that great. There was a gap on both sides of the wing fuselage interface. Putty was used to fill the gap. I used Medium grey and dark grey acrylic paints for the camo.Used to bluetac for masking. Used the decals provided and weathered with oil and sealed with future.I am pleased with the effect . Please let me know ,how you guys like it.Thanks 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Nice job on a not so great kit! My attempt at building this kit ended in the bin some years ago! FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I love the etendard too, looks great in french markings. Good work! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivkulan Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Nice job on a not so great kit! My attempt at building this kit ended in the bin some years ago! FF Yeah. I agree with you, The fit was not that great and I wish I had scribed the panel lines too. Anything in the horizon to replace this kit in 1/48 scale?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 She's a great looking example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Same experience here. I don't know if it was the plastic or, the manufacturer's problem but, I had also experienced fitting issues, which made me stop building this kit. Very nice job Vivkulan. Looking forward to see your next build! Cheers Sernak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivkulan Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks Sernak Working on the carrier deck base with tie downs and planning to add some deck crew. Anything available in 1/48 scale for french navy or can I use US carrier figures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Love the camo! Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 The painting is excellent. Just the way I like it! I must say the kit looks awful! Who manufactured it? And when, 1960? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Cool work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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