AdriaN (MLT) 573 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) The Build: Notes OOB, Scratch built seatbelts, BAF decals - Airfix 1975, Re-scribed panel lines, Paints used: Revell enamels/luminescent & acrylics, mr surfacer 1500 primer, mr mark setter & softer, old humbrol enamel, Klear, W&N artists water colours+oil paints, vallejo wash, Alclad, Fading orange was done by first having an acrylic yellow base. Then removing the enamel orange by rubbing a brush with thinner over surface. The result.... Edited November 24, 2020 by AdriaN (MLT) 44 Link to post Share on other sites
SAT69 2,496 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Two highly impressive builds and the display of the Belgian version is top notch! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
swralph 1,957 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Great modelling.:-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Team Aer Lingus 743 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 stunning work you've done a great job the Belgian one is outstanding well done thanks for sharing regards Eamonn 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Michael-S 796 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Great job! My favorite airplane 1 Link to post Share on other sites
canberraman 1,373 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 A beautiful pair of Fougas and thanks for sharing that tip on how to get a faded dayglo orange - I will try that myself some day! Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stevej60 38,141 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Two cracking builds Adrian,great work! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Farmerboy 1,158 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Simply beautiful, a joy to behold! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire31 2,478 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Superb Magisters, both of them! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AdriaN (MLT) 573 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 6 hours ago, canberraman said: A beautiful pair of Fougas and thanks for sharing that tip on how to get a faded dayglo orange - I will try that myself some day! Mark Good luck spraying dayglo. Its not easy, reason being it's semi opaque. So it takes many coats to built it up nicely. My plan was to sand it off lightly revealing the yellow but it was so thick.. i couldn't get through to the yellow. Using thinner was discovered by chance when i tried removing a stain Link to post Share on other sites
AdriaN (MLT) 573 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 6 hours ago, Michael-S said: Great job! My favorite airplane Me 2, I've fallen in-love with the Magister! Hmm Thinking of getting the Zephyr now? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Wulfman 1,487 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 An excellent build and finish, unrecognisable as the ancient Heller kit ! Wulfman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomLover 386 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Very nice. I remember these jets from the airshows in the 80's and 90's well and your model looks exactly right. Regards, Gerben 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RidgeRunner 8,289 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Very nice indeed, Adrian ;). A triumph! Martin 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RidgeRunner 8,289 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 10 hours ago, AdriaN (MLT) said: 16 hours ago, Michael-S said: Great job! My favorite airplane Me 2, I've fallen in-love with the Magister! Hmm Thinking of getting the Zephyr now? I have a left over SH kit with African decals if it is useful for you? It just has a couple of minor parts missing. PM me if interested. It’s a beautiful kit :). Martin 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AdriaN (MLT) 573 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Wulfman said: An excellent build and finish, unrecognisable as the ancient Heller kit ! Wulfman Thanks ive developed a bit of a penchant for building these old 1:72 kits! They are so crude and simple, they go together quickly. But when it comes to markings they are a disaster and very unclear. Link to post Share on other sites
Vesa Jussila 913 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Good work from this old kit. Maybe I need to do one in FAF colors one day. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Colin @ Freightdog Models 459 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Looks great, the Heller kit has aged well, very impressed the Airfix decals went on so nicely. A superb build! Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Homer 1,081 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Very well done on two eye catching models 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry1954 7,541 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Two beautiful builds. I recall many happy days at the Biggin Hill Air display back in the 60's and 70's watching the Belgian Red Devils fly their Fouga Magisters. The French Patrouille de France also had them at that time. Fantastic aircraft! Terry 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AdriaN (MLT) 573 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 15 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Very nice indeed, Adrian ;). A triumph! Martin Thanks martin. Took a peak at your Flickr, you seem to love luminescent orange finishes! Ill stay away from this colour for now Link to post Share on other sites
AdriaN (MLT) 573 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 11 hours ago, Colin @ Freightdog Models said: Looks great, the Heller kit has aged well, very impressed the Airfix decals went on so nicely. A superb build! Colin Why so Colin? Ive never had problems with Airfix 1975 & 1973 decals. They go on pretty easily and actually look "painted" on. Link to post Share on other sites
RidgeRunner 8,289 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 8 hours ago, AdriaN (MLT) said: you seem to love luminescent orange finishes! Ill stay away from this colour for now We’ll, Adrian, you did well with this dayglo finish :). The options on the SH kit cover a number of camo finishes too ;). The offer is there. M 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AdriaN (MLT) 573 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/25/2020 at 3:02 PM, Terry1954 said: Two beautiful builds. I recall many happy days at the Biggin Hill Air display back in the 60's and 70's watching the Belgian Red Devils fly their Fouga Magisters. The French Patrouille de France also had them at that time. Fantastic aircraft! Terry Speaking of red devils, this aircraft - MT10, flew with the red devils and it crashed while flying in this team. "13.05.65: Cat.5 Crash at Bevingen-Kerkom during a traning flight by the Red Devils-demoteam. The pilot, Kapt.vl. Roger Van D'Helsen, is unfortunately killed." 1 Link to post Share on other sites
celt 1,424 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Magnificent Magister. Regardsa celt 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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