JOCKNEY Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 As described in the title, it's politely described as unusual, or more accurately as just plain ugly. I haven't built an Azur kit before, so all advice very welcome, and as for the surrender stripes, your guess is as good as mine. Cheers Pat 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 God that's ugly. It's always amazed me that a country that prides itself on being tres chique could produce such unlovely aircraft! I can only hope it was functional... ...but I doubt it. Good luck and welcome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depressed lemur Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Not just aircraft, armour was a bit iffy in the looks department as well! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Azur kits are really quite nice to build. BUT not Tamigawafix shake and bake !! Worth taking ones time over it. I am about to have a go at the AZUR Flamant for this GB. Not as complicated as your "lovely" choice though! By the way those stripes signify the Vichy French as opposed to the Free French of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Well, I did not know Azur did a "colonial" version (bigger radiator for hot climates). I got the standard 130 when it came out, but haven't dared tackle it yet... Quite a few things to correct and scratch build, and one needs to really be in the mood. And it is not ugly!!!! Just a sensible design apt to charming Gallic eyes... OK, I'll shut up! Be brave! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 You had me at "bus shelter"... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Azur kits are really quite nice to build. BUT not Tamigawafix shake and bake !! I have quite a few Azur kits in The Stash and will be building four of them for this GB. They all seem to be nice kits and Jockney's Loire seems to be of a similar standard. One thing I really like about Azur is that the kits are very carefully packaged. The transparencies, resin and decals are always packaged separately in small plastic bags. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Lovely description! -OK, it may not be exactly curvaceous, but like the dear old Shagbat it oozes 'period charm'. I have seen a 1/48 one built ages ago, and it looked brilliant. No doubt this one will too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Looks like a melted wellie! I'll enjoy this - I rather like flying boats! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Looks like a melted wellie! I've just done a bit of research into this aircraft. Have a look at this site: http://www.aviastar.org/air/france/loire_130.php The boxart of the kit shows a panel below the windscreen that looks interesting - even more so when you look at a photo of the real thing. Look at that nose! How could anyone not love this aircraft?!?!? Edited March 20, 2015 by Enzo Matrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Some more... http://dup.sly.free.fr/avions/loire130.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) "Walrus crashes into bus shelter, film at 6:00!" - that was what I was waiting for, actually. And I will admit to a Douglas Adams moment, vis-a-vie a certain falling cetacean. In all seriousness, that is not an ugly aircraft. It's certainly no beauty, but it's not 'ugly' - my currently-winging-its-way-to-me-from-somewhere-else LWS-6 Zubr is an ugly aircraft; this one has a certain stolid, workmanlike Gallic appearance. If it was Dutch, I'd say it looks like a clog, but seeing as it's French, I'll just shrug and sit down to watch the build. Edited March 21, 2015 by Rob G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 When in doubt, shrug! JR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 That's not ugly, that's interesting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT 876 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) I have this by FM in 48th , now that is going to be a build when I get round to it. Good luck with this on. the ones I have seen built look good. Paul Edited March 25, 2015 by PaulT 876 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterfriend Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Aero Journal did a piece about the Loire 130 in their Oct/Nov issue last year, I picked up a copy when I was last in France. Has some nice pictures, it's all in French but PM me if you'd like me to scan it for you. It has some nice plans, unfortunately with no scale on them but pretty good for working out the rigging. Edited March 25, 2015 by Misterfriend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I've just finished my 6th pint and it looks gorgeous. Cliff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Aero Journal did a piece about the Loire 130 in their Oct/Nov issue last year, I picked up a copy when I was last in France. Has some nice pictures, it's all in French but PM me if you'd like me to scan it for you. It has some nice plans, unfortunately with no scale on them but pretty good for working out the rigging. Thanks very much, PM on the way. I realise that no doubt the kit should be modified to better reflect the real thing, but given the time available, and my skills I think better to build OOB, especially if I want to finish it in time ! Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Have a look back through this thread. It seems that the interior colour of most French aircraft was chamois, a sort of beige colour. I have been using German Dunkelgelb. Cockpit interiors of fighters were dark blue, while those of other aircraft were a blue grey, similar to the uppersurface colour.For my Potez 63-11 I will be using:Uppersurfaces:Lifecolor UA145 Gris Blue FonceLifecolor UA142 French KakiLifecolor UA143 French BrownUndersurfaces:Lifecolor UA141 Gris Blue Clair to the GB!B*gger ! Guess who has just painted the inside of his bus-shelter, err I mean aircraft, cockpit green. Is there a humbrol equivalent of UA141 Gris Blue Clair ? Well just to prove it photos before and after below, not sure if the paint is correct, but it's closer than it was ! Repaint in humbrol equivalent Now before I paint anything else, what colour are the seats ? Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Apologies for the lack of posts, normal reasons work and domestic bliss ! The above shows my first encounter with Resin, that are the tropical parts, not to the uninitiated, how do you get the resin bit you want off the resin bit that's surplus ? If there is an easier way than this, I'm all ears. If all goes according to plan tonight I hope to get the fuselage halves together, more tomorrow Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Jockney, I use a saw - just a finer one than that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Razor saw and/or scribing and/or cutting disc in a motor tool, as appropriate to size and shape of bits. Just be aware that resin dust is pretty nasty, once it's in your lungs it stays there - always wet sand it, and use a dust mask if using power tools or if you feel the need for extra protection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Well after an epic battle with the carpet monster I failed to get the fuselage together. Progress above on seats but an instrument panel continues to be held hostage by the carpet, and as I am staying away in a hotel, unless it appears this morning it will have to remain lost. The fallback position will be to paint the area black with some white dots, after all I don't know how much you can see once it's all closed up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 You could always book the room for an extra week and spend that time on your hands and knees. A bit of humility never did hurt! Or let the maid hoover and buy the dust bag back. Or molest her as well as it is fashionable!!! Whatever you do, good luck! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Or let the maid hoover and buy the dust bag back. Or molest her as well as it is fashionable!!! JR The maid was old enough to be my granny, and even with "beer glasses" on......... Well you just wouldn't ! Part officially MIA, painted dots on the way ! Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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