vags Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Hi guys, I am back with another one of my old models. This is my 102nd, built some 18 years ago. Apart from the scratch built engine, the kit has been slightly reworked: split flaps, rudder & elevators set to non neutral, wing struts & propeller blades thinned down, wiring added. The No.2 Gipsy Six is exposed and totally scratch built from spares box & photo-etched parts, pieces of plastic and copper wire. It took me less than 10 months but still too long for this type of kit/construction because I was serving as an Officer of the Greek Army at the time. Enjoy: Edited February 19, 2018 by vags 68 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hi vags, it could be me, but all your photos are only a lot of computer language gibberish. Just check it, just in case it does not come from me. If it does, accept my appologies. Cheers JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Beautiful model! Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I se pictures - and what a lovely Dragon Rapide it is! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vags Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, jean said: Hi vags, it could be me, but all your photos are only a lot of computer language gibberish. Just check it, just in case it does not come from me. If it does, accept my appologies. Cheers JR No, it was my fault. I just fixed it. Thank you JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Now it is working just fine! The best Heller Dragon Rapide that I have ever seen. Congrats JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Now that is really something special. You should be very proud in the fact that you have the skills and patience to produce work of this artistic quality. Most impressive and thanks for sharing. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Simply stunning! Well done! Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 What a great model. My uncle flew this plane before he entered the Swiss air force to fly Vampires. You just nailed it. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Wonderful Rapide, You've made me want to get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 A stunning model of one of my favourite aeroplanes. My first flight was in a DH 89. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Best model of Dragon Rapid I have seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangeways Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Quote the kit has been slightly reworked You are clearly the master of understatement, as well as a master modeller. Beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Great looking Rapide 👍 Ive always liked these. Something about them that just looks right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Very nice build! The engine is scratch build or a aftermarket one? Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 What all the others have said about this work goes double from me- without a doubt the best build of this kit that I have seen! Wow! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vags Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 2 hours ago, JWM said: Very nice build! The engine is scratch build or a aftermarket one? Regards J-W Hi J-W, The engine is scratch build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob C. Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Very well-done representation of what I always thought was a neat little airplane. Any chance you remember what paints you used for the green, brown, and yellow? Bob C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 An amazing replica, the scale makes it even more commendable. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vags Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bob C. said: Very well-done representation of what I always thought was a neat little airplane. Any chance you remember what paints you used for the green, brown, and yellow? Bob C. I used Gunze Sangyo acrylics. Yellow: H329 FS13538, brown: H72 dark earth, green: H73 dark green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Absolutely beautiful, lovely work. It's such an elegant airframe and epitomises that gracefulness of 30s aircraft. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 That's an absolute beauty! Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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