Popular Post CJP Posted January 6, 2019 Popular Post Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) FM Models 1/48 Breguet Alize I commenced the build in March 2018 and have just completed it - as I said in the WIP it is an older limited run kit so you need to be prepared to put a bit of work into it to get a nice model but saying that it is the only 1/48 Alize available although pretty hard to find one now.. I have always found the Alize an interesting aircraft and this kit sat in my stash for years until I saw an excellent build by Mssr Gaudart on a French website Master194.com - unfortunately the build has disappeared from that website which is a shame as it had a lot of useful reference photos as well as informative build of his model. I did a lot of modifications to the kit and scratch built the wing fold rather than use the resin wing folds that came with the kit - all detailed in the WIP. BERNA decals were used to finish her as number 17 of Flottille 4F in the type A camouflage scheme Alize service history & information on the aircraft can be found here - http://www.ffaa.net/aircraft/alize/alize.htm Happily there is still an airworthy Alize in France & plenty of photos of the aircraft easily found on the internet via Google - there are several preserved examples in various museums. The Alize model photos are the best I could do on my iPhone. WIP LINK - https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235035388-fm-breguet-alize-the-gallic-gannet-rfi-posted/ CJP Edited January 13, 2019 by CJP text 77 1
Orion Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Hello CJP, I have followed your struggle with this model. But, as I look at the final result, it was worth all the misery. This is modeling by a very determent person that has to get it right. And you did. Besides this all, the Alizé is a beautiful designed aircraft that proudly served the National French Navy for many years. Question: What will be your next assignment? Regards, Orion 1
CJP Posted January 6, 2019 Author Posted January 6, 2019 19 minutes ago, Orion said: Hello CJP, I have followed your struggle with this model. But, as I look at the final result, it was worth all the misery. This is modeling by a very determent person that has to get it right. And you did. Besides this all, the Alizé is a beautiful designed aircraft that proudly served the National French Navy for many years. Question: What will be your next assignment? Regards, Orion Thanks Orion, it was a lot of work and I don't think I would ever do another FM Alize - it would be nice to see a manufacturer produce a modern 1/48 kit of it but that probably wont happen - next up is to finish my 1/32 A4G Skyhawk that has been put on hold while I finished the Alize - have to remember where I was up to with it now. CJP
Baldy Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Stunning work CJP. I've always had a soft spot for the , surprisingly big, Alizé and this is simply superb. Cheers Malcolm 1
Farmerboy Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Great work, that wing fold mechanism is awesome! 1
basket Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Hi CJP ! Congrats for this tremendous model !!! I just discovered your thread a few minutes ago .... shame on me and bad luck for you ... as Gaudart happens to be a friend of mine ..... that would have helped you in terms of documentation .... I just sent him a link to your build. Here are two photos of his beautiful Alize. Best regards . 5 1
Spitfire31 Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Completely blown away by this stupendous display of dedicated and inventive modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 1
tonyot Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 What a gorgeous model and well done for beating an FM kit into submission,... welcome to a very select club of people who have done so! Love how you`ve done further and folded the wings too,...... brilliant job, Cheers Tony 1
CJP Posted January 6, 2019 Author Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, basket said: Hi CJP ! Congrats for this tremendous model !!! I just discovered your thread a few minutes ago .... shame on me and bad luck for you ... as Gaudart happens to be a friend of mine ..... that would have helped you in terms of documentation .... I just sent him a link to your build. Here are two photos of his beautiful Alize. Best regards . Hello basket - thank you for your kind comments - yes GAUDART's beautiful Alize was my inspiration to finally get my FM Alize out of my stash so I have him to thank for that - what a neat paint finish he has on number 28 CJP Edited January 6, 2019 by CJP 1
basket Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Your kind words are transmitted to Henri Philippe Gaudart ! And , once again , congrats for beating that FM beast !!! 1
russ c Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Having done an FM kit myself all I can say is: Brilliant result, really nice work there 1
CJP Posted January 6, 2019 Author Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, basket said: Your kind words are transmitted to Henri Philippe Gaudart ! And , once again , congrats for beating that FM beast !!! Hello basket - I wonder if you can help - do you know where I can get photos of the Alize wheel chocks and towbar or a website link? CJP
DJJunis Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 What an epic accomplishment of modeling . Well done CJP. All the Best! Don 1
basket Posted January 6, 2019 Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, CJP said: Hello basket - I wonder if you can help - do you know where I can get photos of the Alize wheel chocks and towbar or a website link? CJP Hello again CJP ! First : Gaudart asked me to tell you how much he admires your work on your Alizé , and especially the way you managed to capture the sitting attitude of the plane. ( not to mention the amazingly quick building time !!!! ) Second : My buddy built a Super Etendard shortly after the Breguet and decided to present it nearby the Alizé .... on the Clemenceau's deck ! ... and BTW , yes , the clock works !!! See below : And , last but not least , concerning your request : stay tuned ! 4
CJP Posted January 7, 2019 Author Posted January 7, 2019 35 minutes ago, basket said: Hello again CJP ! First : Gaudart asked me to tell you how much he admires your work on your Alizé , and especially the way you managed to capture the sitting attitude of the plane. ( not to mention the amazingly quick building time !!!! ) Second : My buddy built a Super Etendard shortly after the Breguet and decided to present it nearby the Alizé .... on the Clemenceau's deck ! ... and BTW , yes , the clock works !!! See below : And , last but not least , concerning your request : stay tuned ! Thanks basket - please tell Gaudart No28 has my admiration too - your buddy's Etendard looks fabulous next to the Alize - both very fine models regards CJP
politicni komisar Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 That was not easy build kit I know their products I have in stock, but somewhere I'm not ready for tears and sweat. 1
Mark Strasser Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 A very beautiful masterpiece. Have always wanted to see a new kit produced. Mark 1
CJP Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 Updated some photos to show Alize model with wheel chocks I made CJP
CJP Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) I knew the three seat Alize was about the same size as the Fairey Gannet but when you put the Alize next to a Wyvern you realise what a beast the single seat Wyvern was CJP Edited January 9, 2019 by CJP text 5
F-32 Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Lovely build, I've always been a fan of the type 1
basket Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 Hi CJP, Hi all ! Sorry for my late reply but last week and week-end were very busy ! Let's talk first about wheel chocks : it seems the one you scratched-built are quite good : see link below ( message #13 ) http://www.anciens-cols-bleus.net/t8481-aeronavale-divers-breguet-alize-br-1050 Nevertheless several ones were also used , and , as said via PM , Gaudart sent me the following photographs : About towbar : thanks to a Gaudart's friend , member of a french restorer team in Corbas ( website here ), we have detailled photographs and all measurements IN MILLIMETERS . I hope it will help ! One last word CJP : check your PM . 1 1
CJP Posted January 13, 2019 Author Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Hello basket - thank you and Henri for that photo information & link - looks like a bit of variety with chocks - I found a photo of those chocks on the link below the photo and guessed the dimensions of the chock in comparison to the wheel - close enough I think - the photos and dimensions of the towbar are perfect so now I have to make one! http://www.master194.com/photo_avion/alize/alize.htm Thanks to you both for your support and providing interesting useful information in my post. Regards CJP Edited January 13, 2019 by CJP text 1
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