russ c Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Hi Everyone, Finally finished my latest addition to my Indochina collection, My attempt at Czech Models 1/48 Grumman Goose kit Finished to represent an aircraft of Esc. de Servitude 8S, Cat Lai, Indochina, 1952 Built mostly from the box contents, additions being: Pitot Tube, Antenna Mast and Aerial Wire, Anti Collision Light, Window Blinds and Ignition Harness. Replaced some of the fiddley and weak resin items such as seat legs with more robust materials, especially as you can`t see them anyway Decals from Berna Decals set BD 48-81 Hope you enjoy, Thanks for looking Cheers Russ 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Great job of a rarely seen subject, the restrained weathering breaks up the all black scheme really well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 a rare sight, great job again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 That's my flabber well and truly ghasted! That really is outstandingly good! Cheers, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 That is wonderful - super weathering and finish Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Another stormer there, Russ. Well Done, Sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Another lovely model Russ, your certainly knocking them out at the Russ production line at a fair rate, hiding my head in shame with one done this year so far, and a car at that haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Excellent job. Looks good in that scheme and to see an unusual subject makes it all the more welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 That is beautifully finished and very subtly weathered. I take my hat off to someone who can achieve that quality of finish. P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Hi Russ, as usual, a great looking model, looking just perfect! Plus the Aeronavale aircraft always look fantastic. I don't know why I am so attracted to Navy aircraft when I get sea sick in my bath.... Go figure. Congrats! JR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Really an impressive model. Like it a lot. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Very nice (yet again!) love the slightly out of the ordinary subject matter. What's next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, ForestFan said: Very nice (yet again!) love the slightly out of the ordinary subject matter. What's next? Cheers FF, really glad you like it. What`s next ? Well without giving too much away, there`s a Japanese Recce type almost finished and a `Secret War` Chopper not far behind. I`ve just unbagged and washed the sprues of a Trumpy Skywarrior, but it`s not going to be the option or version that`s in the box. Also, thanks to Everyone for their very positive comments, feedback and `likes`. Appreciated 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Lovely as usual Russ,....... its a cracker, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Superb model and the paint job and weathering really make it seem like it's been in the water--salty and fresh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Very nice job Russ and unusual subject, I really like "La Royale" as the french used to call their Navy, Nice weathering, nice painting, congratulations An Oscar with french roundels and a camouflaged Skywarrior with lots of blisters and protrusions ??? Don't forget the sismical sensors instead of the sono buoys Congrats my friend, great job on this one too ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: Very nice job Russ and unusual subject, I really like "La Royale" as the french used to call their Navy, Nice weathering, nice painting, congratulations An Oscar with french roundels and a camouflaged Skywarrior with lots of blisters and protrusions ??? Don't forget the sismical sensors instead of the sono buoys Congrats my friend, great job on this one too ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp That`s pretty close 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, russ c said: That`s pretty close I'm not an expert like you surely are but I have a great interest in indochina and viet nam wars. I've been Lucky enough to meet some protagonist of these conflicts. I've started a Bronco, my F4-B will be Viet Nam related as will be my MiG 21. And numerous other projects that are waitng on my stash. Once again, good job on that Goose, I missed the kit at the time... For that while, I'm engulfed in my FAA projects, lot of fun too... Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 26 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: I'm not an expert like you surely are but I have a great interest in indochina and viet nam wars. I've been Lucky enough to meet some protagonist of these conflicts. I've started a Bronco, my F4-B will be Viet Nam related as will be my MiG 21. And numerous other projects that are waitng on my stash. Once again, good job on that Goose, I missed the kit at the time... For that while, I'm engulfed in my FAA projects, lot of fun too... Sincerely. Corsaircorp Ermm, that`s really kind of you, but I don`t profess to being an expert ( at anything really ) just someone who`s got a thing about war and palm trees really Look forward to seeing your `nam stuff. Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S48 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Great job! I really like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Boy Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Love these type of subjects! Great build. Great background too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Cracking! Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Very nice build, especially with this scheme ! How would you qualify the build of the Czech model kit ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Very unusual and very splendid! Another fine piece for your collection there Russ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 3 hours ago, toniosky said: Very nice build, especially with this scheme ! How would you qualify the build of the Czech model kit ? Thanks Toniosky, It`s not tooooo bad, except for the canopy, interior bulkheads, floor and undercarriage, esp the canopy, as long as you`ve some limited run experience. I managed it so it can`t be that bad. Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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