TonyOD Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) Looks like I'm in with the second RFI of 2021, fresh from the Heller GB! I've started 2021 by finally finishing the build of the kit that first brought me to Heller, the frankly quite sexy Amiot 143 first issued in 1966, three years before I was born. Here it's in the stealthy colours of the 2nd squadron of Bomber Group i/38, based in Istres in September 1940, one of the three options in the most recent "Musée" boxing. It's been a very enjoyable build. A lot of the time went into the scratch built (though rather rudimentary) interior, which is mostly invisible of course (the kit lacks any interior at all, it just has a large and well lit void). The only other modification was to the wheels which on this airframe lacked the distinctive fairings, something that appears typical of the type this late in its operational history. For the first time I had a go at an oil wash to try to mute everything down a bit (without it the decals looked ridiculously bright), it was a bit hit and miss and I caused some problems for myself by spraying enamel varnish onto a coat of Klear, even now it's tacky to the touch in places. The underside looks a bit scruffy. There should be a pair of lights in the leading wing edges, they're very vaguely hinted at by the raised detail, I decided I could live without them and for that matter the pilot lights, which are firmly into "can't be bothered" territory. Build thread here if you're interested: Thanks for looking! Edited January 1, 2021 by TonyOD 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hi Tony, a great rendition of the only French plane built with axes! The streamlining is a pleasure to behold. Congrats on building a lovely model of a deceptively difficult kit! Super well done! And a Happy New Year! JR 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Very nice build.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 57 minutes ago, jean said: Congrats on building a lovely model of a deceptively difficult kit! Thanks. It had its moments, but generally I found it ok. Possibly because I was taking an absolute kicking from a LéO 451 at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Looks great Tony, great work Happy New Year Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Lovely job on the old girl👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Tony, it looks great! By great coincidence, I was going to put my Amiot photos up - I finished the model a month ago! I have a second under construction and will likely adapt a version of your paint scheme. I will post over weekend..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, S. Uehlinger said: By great coincidence, I was going to put my Amiot photos up - I finished the model a month ago! I have a second under construction and will likely adapt a version of your paint scheme. I will post over weekend..... I look forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Tony.........you made the “ugly duckling” of WWII aircraft into a “swan”. Outstanding results!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Excellent. I always think this one looked like something out of Jules Vernes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Classic Heller, classic results. Keith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, IanC said: Excellent. I always think this one looked like something out of Jules Vernes! It certainly has something a bit steampunk about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I love Heller kits and to see them built and presented so well is a treat. regards, adey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Very nice result indeed! Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I’d say she’s a beautiful build if that were true, Tony! ;). Of course, joking aside, she is a great build that is worthy of your hard work. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Fantastic build of a lesser seen subject 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Lovely build of a less-than-lovely aeroplane. I think the sharp colour scheme makes it look a lot easier on the eye than it should! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Excellent finish Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Tres noir, et magnifique. You have done a cracking job making the black scheme the perfect balance of not-quite-black. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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