Gisbod Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Hello all, A bit left field for me, but I was tempted by this having seen one in the flesh. Looks a super duper kit.. very detailed. My only observation is that there are a multitude of moulding sink holes over everything - the cockpit has loads on the visible top surface - but none underneath! Just cleaned up and started to get some of the basics together- the fit so far is top notch. Here’s a link to a better preview of the kit than I could manage... Here’s where I’m at, planning to build out of the box as it’s so complete anyway!: The cockpit... The IP’s - planning to just paint and add instrument decals from an Airscale sheet: One of the Engines, nice detail: Part of the internal framework (pretty spectacular!) The undercarriage bays are very nice too, good photo etch also, crisp and looks good in place. Thanks for looking, Guy 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Very nice start! Are you gonna use the fancy transparent fuselage halves? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 28 minutes ago, exdraken said: Very nice start! Are you gonna use the fancy transparent fuselage halves? Yuk! No 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Good start on a kit one doesn't see built very often. I have one in my stash too and I'm quite curious how everything fits together with the whole structure in place (pity that all the detail will be buttoned up in the end). Cheers, Markus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Evening all, Bit further on with the cockpit, I’m still waiting on my Airscale instrument decals so this is as far as I can go with the tub... Very nice, crisp moulding in this scale and the PE belts look better than I thought they would under a coat of paint 🙂 Pretty impressed with the kit so far! Guy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 nice cockpit, seems a very nice kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quangster Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Nice start on the Fouga. 👍 I happen to have built this AMK kit some months ago. It turned out to be one of my most pleasurable builds ever. The kit is loaded with details, some are tiny, at the verge of being microscopic. So check first when you clean up the parts. Of note are the minuscule stall strips on the wing leading edge which can pass to the unaware as injection flash. Best wishes with your build, Quang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 Thanks 🙂 Quang, it’s a fantastic kit isn’t it? Yes, I had noticed the wing strips, but only just! It’s super detailed, but somehow they’ve made it quite straightforward to build. You certainly get a lot for your money. Have you a link to your build? Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quangster Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Hi Guy, Also worthy of note are the metal parts which will make your build much sturdier. I made the wrong decision to use the plastic spars for the butterfly tail. I accidentally broke one of the spar and had the most difficult time to fix it. The most annoying about this kit is that you get A LOT of spare parts left once the build is completed! I haven't made a build log for this kit but here are some pics of the finished model: a plane of the Patrouille de France in 1968. I hope you like it. If you have any question, just shoot. I'd be happy to help. Cheers, Quang 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quangster Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 PS: the two bottles behind the pilot's seat contain oxygene for the two passengers. Color code is: white. I hope it's not too late to modify. HTH Quang 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 Ah thanks Quang, Yes, I was planning to paint them white. Nice Magister... Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 It could be a very interesting build, so I’ll take a look, Guy! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Nikolay Polyakov said: It could be a very interesting build, so I’ll take a look, Guy! 👍 Please do Nikolay 😉 The main interior section painted. I’m planning on leaving the hatches off so at least some should be visible. Guy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Lovely work so far - that cockpit looks especially nice - have you decided what scheme you're going with? I've had this kit on my list for while, and seeing this is making me want to pull the trigger and order it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I have the same kit in my stash. I'll follow your build with a lot of interest ciao Ale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Kitchen Modeller said: Lovely work so far - that cockpit looks especially nice - have you decided what scheme you're going with? I've had this kit on my list for while, and seeing this is making me want to pull the trigger and order it Thanks, I’m going for the Belgian silver/ orange one (the one without the wing phrasing... Thanks Ale 😉 Guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 12 hours ago, Ale85 said: I have the same kit in my stash. I'll follow your build with a lot of interest ciao Ale Me too and I also plan to finish it in the 1968 " Patrouille de France" scheme using the Berna decals sheet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 Finally got the Airscale instrument decals - I have to confess they’re generic RAF WW2! But you can’t see them unless in macro mode - honest... Fixed in situ... The fuselage innards are now finished: And ready to close her up! I have to say that despite the complex interior, the fit has been exceptional. No issues at all! Thanks, Guy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Hi Guy, glad to hear that the fit is good despite all the complexity. That Airscale instrument decals really improve the IPs. Seeing the engines attached I find it a pity that all modern kits give you the option to either install them or display them. You basically never have the option (by providing appropriate parts) to display one engine and button up the fuselage without looking into a black hole. Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 @Shorty84 Hi Markus, Ah yes, I see what you mean, but on this kit you can (as I’m going to) leave off the engine cowling, so the engine will be be displayed (but attached)... Cheers, Guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 Soooo, She’s all buttoned up, I’ve used the cowlings, Eduard canopy set, sponges, masking fluid and Blu-Tack for masking! There will be a slight delay now as I just realised my Alclad stocks are getting low and need a re-supply... Looks quite menacing all black! Guy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quangster Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Great progress, Guy. What did you use for the gloss black? Tamiya X1? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 Hi Quang, It’s the Alclad Black gloss base. Sure is shiny and smooth! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quangster Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Spectacular! Thanks Guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Great, very inspiring progress! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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