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BREGUET ALIZE the Gallic Gannet


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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

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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

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Hi CJP !

 

Congrats for this tremendous model !!! :clap:

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.

 

 

 

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Best regards .

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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

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5 hours ago, basket said:

Hi CJP !

 

Congrats for this tremendous model !!! :clap:

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.

 

 

 

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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

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1 hour ago, basket said:

Your kind words are transmitted to Henri Philippe Gaudart ! 

 

And , once again , congrats for beating that FM beast !!! :goodjob:

 

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

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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 :

 

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And , last but not least , concerning your request : stay tuned ! :winkgrin:

 

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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 ! :winkgrin:

 

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

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That was not easy build kit 

I know their products I have in stock, but somewhere I'm not ready for tears and sweat.

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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

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CJP

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Hi CJP, Hi all !

 

Sorry for my late reply but last week and week-end were very busy !  :waiting:
 

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 :

 

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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 .

 

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I hope it will help !

 

One last word CJP : check your PM .;)

 

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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!

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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

 

 

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