alt-92 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Fancied another one, and since there's a couple of Heller thingies in the stash, what better than the first French-designed operational jet - the Dassault Ouragan! Designed in 1947 and first flight in 1948, and ordered for the AdA in 1950 this plane became the starting point for the restoration of the French independent aircraft industry. The kit itself is part of the 100 years Dassault set; basically a reboxing of the Super Etendard, Mirage III, 2000 and this one - impractically large box with four bags of kits loosely in there. Still, the bits are OK and there's a nice set of decals supplied. I might stick my finger out and go for the Indian Air Force one. All metal, and relatively clean though it may be it has it's own interest as one of the first export customers. The intake splitter and nosewheel bay already stuck together and done. Cockpit based on dry-fit will not show very much, so I'll keep to the base colours. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 14 hours ago, alt-92 said: I might stick my finger out and go for the Indian Air Force one A very wise choice of both aeroplane and markings Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 This is a lovely little kit and the Indian markings with the Scorpion are very striking. Good luck with this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Progress! Cockpit in this kit is a tub that fits well, but needs good alignment against the intake/nosewheel bay part. Apart from that, its a black pit - literally. And the opening is tiny, so it's not worth the effort to go nuts there. I did have to put a little shim of plasticard (the thinnest Evergreen sheet) in there go get a good flush fit. Nosewheel and gear bays are all coated aluminium afaik - or at least that's what every non-repainted museum walkaround shows... Exhaust was fixed properly by adding a little styrene block so it's nicely centered. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 It's actually pretty relaxing to do something with relatively little parts count. Wings fitted - and the moulded in tiptanks don't look too bad. Just a little filler and correcting needed. A smidgen of plastic putty in the wing roots was all: The lump of blutack is to keep the sensor in the intake splitter there. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 That's coming together well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 Very well, I'd agree In glorious black: ...and then some Xtreme Metal aluminium allsorts added (straight alu, white alu and dural) Gear doors are also waiting, and under that canopy is a seat with additions waiting. Nearly there now 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 Calling this done. Still a very nice kit despite it's age. 10/10 would build again. Scratch that: will build again, just scored a bargain box of Hellers Patrouille de France Fouga/Thunderjet/Ouragan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Terrific Toofani! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 An excellent result with a classic kit, nice to see one built in Indian markings for a change. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Nice one that, your metal finish is impressive. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Thanks AK Xtreme metals are Xtreme-ly easy in this regard. It is very thin, but self-levels to a certain extent, and once completely dry (24 hours or so) takes masking very well - although it is not a good idea to leave masking tape on for several weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Great Toofani!! India the the forgotten Ouragan user At least I always do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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