Dec0da Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) So far i've built a 144th scale and 2 of the 72nd scale This happens to be my 4th overall build ever...First of 48th Scale ...and am still learning... I went for the #32 French Rafale M instructions from the box Since I have to use locally sourced resources...like student/fabric acrylic colours instead of pro grade airbrush paints, I had to experiment a looooooot right from making DIY thinner to using inks for transparent parts to using clear epoxy glue as glass on GBU sensor tips I also had to learn how to use soft pastels as weathering powder...that was fun 😅 It's mostly OTB, but I call the build custom ...because the reffernce of #32 rafale m was clean and I wanted to throw in as many learning opportunities in this build as I could... that includes some differently coloured panels (which also serve as excuse to cover up scratches i accidentally caused 😜 ) The cockpit has mostly a standard build because I wanted a closed canopy but added some scratch-built details on the Seat like belts and pipes, mirrors on canopy etc (see build log image) Added some wires and stuff to landing gear detail Obviously there are mistakes and errors ..tons of them...some mine...some resource limitations...and some revell's doing (Light on the right is supposed to be green but the instructions said blue...and i was sleepy )... Colours are all mixed from standard Six pack of student acrylic colours so i'll take creative freedom on colour accuracy but tried my best Find my Full Album (45 images) on Flickr Here ---> Edited January 31, 2020 by Dec0da 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Nice bit of Naval Aviation 🇨🇵 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Very good looking Rafale. ... Im not super familiar with the type but the colors look good on this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Amazing for build number 4! Absolutely stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dec0da Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Thanks guys....still getting used to the boards posting/editing stuff ...edited main post quite a few times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbay133 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Stunning work for your 4th build. Love the paint finish and the weathering, especially as you have used non standard paints. Cheers Graeme 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Very nicely done Rafale. And for a 4th ever build it is exceptional! The finish looks pretty good too especially when you have used basic acrylic paints - the only thing I would say is that it is a little too dark but that may be the photography. Very well done! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dec0da Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 6 hours ago, dbay133 said: Stunning work for your 4th build. Love the paint finish and the weathering, especially as you have used non standard paints. Cheers Graeme 3 hours ago, Baldy said: Very nicely done Rafale. And for a 4th ever build it is exceptional! The finish looks pretty good too especially when you have used basic acrylic paints - the only thing I would say is that it is a little too dark but that may be the photography. Very well done! Cheers Malcolm Thanks guys and yes the colour is one shade too dark...only noticed it when half the decals were done and some minor decals started blending in too much I have made those check points for future builds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Quite stunning, well built & good photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Magnifique 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dec0da Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Made a simple Base for this one.... Scratch Built the Tug Pilot, Crew are Hand sculpted!! You can see the sculpting log here : 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Very nice, dirty and well armed! Wingtip IR Micas would be nice as well, but I know, Revell does only one pair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dec0da Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 On 1/27/2020 at 8:12 PM, exdraken said: Very nice, dirty and well armed! Wingtip IR Micas would be nice as well, but I know, Revell does only one pair Actually...I saved a pair of those for the next version I'll make some day Thanks for the appreciation!!... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 That's only your 4th build? Amazing! I hate you! 😜 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 If I ever build a Rafale, this is the result I should want it to be! Incredible build, and this only to be your 4th 1/48 build?! You have talent! 💪🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Very NICE 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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