Pelican Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hello, This is the beautiful Revell Rafale M converted into a Rafale C. There are many details to modify but the most important is the landing gear. Hope you like it, cheers 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Ooooh, that does look nice! I like that a lot Great subtlety in the paint scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The French design some really good looking aircraft, and you have made a cracking model of one of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Excellent model. My compliments. This is what the Dutch Air Force should have bought. I know, fourth generation aircraft. But, nevertheless it would have done the job. Lots of space for more intricate modifications in near future. But no, it had to be the never ending (financial) story of the JSF. So enormous expensive, that only 37 can be acquired. From hundreds of fighters to 37. I wonder how many are operational on any given day. Time will tell Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Superbly done mate. Love the subtle weathering. Beautiful canopy and cockpit work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Excellent build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The details you've added are great. Always loved the look of that aircraft too. Fantastic effort into that Revell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
819 Squadron Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 What a cracking model you built!!! Can you please explain what exately has to be modified to get a desent Rafale C out of the M version from Revell? I don't know the Rafale in details and what therefore learn from your knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelican Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Thank you for your comments, 1 hour ago, 819 Squadron said: What a cracking model you built!!! Can you please explain what exately has to be modified to get a desent Rafale C out of the M version from Revell? I don't know the Rafale in details and what therefore learn from your knowledge. Sure! First of all the landing gear. The forward gear is totally different (bay, doors), you have to scratch it or grab one from the Rafale B kit. The main gear is also different, I modified the M one. M : C: Wheels are after-market items. Doors after-market too The hook has to be replaced as well. Remove a small antenna located on the top of the vertical stabilizer. Mind the aicraft profile on the ground, the M has a nose high attitude, the C is rather neutral. Nothing too difficult Edited April 30, 2017 by Pelican 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Best one I've seen made, maybe one the last maned fighters, and the best looking as well 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Very nice and neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Very well done!!!! I have choice to have build this one or a Revell 1/48 Tyohoon. Does anyine know wich one will be plesantly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 very nice work and great conversion! turned out pristine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Excellent work. Having one of the GBU-12s painted differently is a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Cracking job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
819 Squadron Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 On 30.04.2017 at 11:10 PM, Pelican said: Thank you for your comments, Sure! First of all the landing gear. The forward gear is totally different (bay, doors), you have to scratch it or grab one from the Rafale B kit. The main gear is also different, I modified the M one. M : C: Wheels are after-market items. Doors after-market too The hook has to be replaced as well. Remove a small antenna located on the top of the vertical stabilizer. Mind the aicraft profile on the ground, the M has a nose high attitude, the C is rather neutral. Nothing too difficult Thanks for your support and the great and clear pictures. I have seen a conversion from Musthave for the Rafale C. Is it worth collecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelican Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Thanks again, I very much appreciate all your comments. Of course with the MustHave kit it would be much easier if you are lucky enough to collect one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 that's a lovely model and one to be proud of Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Probably the best Rafale I've seen so far. Really nice paint scheme and you even painted /decaled all these white dots... Great! B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Top notch build - like it. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I think the best Rafale C I have seen yet, superb, I want to do one now! I love how clean you kept it, just like the real thing. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurora-7 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Great build. Maybe it's because of having a name like 'Paquette' that influences my opinion but the French make the sexiest looking fighter jets in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Beautifully built & great weathering, looking forward to seeing the real thing at Fairford in July. Top notch! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 On Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 11:10 PM, Pelican said: Thank you for your comments, Sure! First of all the landing gear. The forward gear is totally different (bay, doors), you have to scratch it or grab one from the Rafale B kit. The main gear is also different, I modified the M one. M : C: Mind the aicraft profile on the ground, the M has a nose high attitude, the C is rather neutral. Thanks for these clear photos of the main landing gear! It does seem that the naval one is not only sturdier, but also shorter...the cylinder between lower scissors link and the "locking" link is hardly present on the M... What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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