DONE...! French Navy Rafale M - Revell 1:48
Comments
28 28 November 2018, 21:14
Michael PhillipsOh, count me in! I love the look of this aircraft, especially when viewed from the front 3/4 angle. I have heard this kit is really nice, and look forward to building it myself some day.
You are off to a nice start, and I look forward to seeing what you make of it!
29 November 2018, 05:26
William O.Man you are doing a nice job! One of my favorite aircraft too! Following.
8 December 2018, 18:06
Jos JansenThanks William and Erik, I am a slow builder because of my busy job. This Rafale is a kit that I will try out new techniques. I'll try colorful and complicated pre-shading techniques, I will soon post a number of photos of this.
9 December 2018, 11:14
Jos JansenWorked on my Rafale today as well, spraying the fuselage with primer in the coming days ...
24 December 2018, 16:52
Nathan DempseyOh I'm loving the pre-shading, and since I have one of these I'm very interested on the progress.
27 December 2018, 23:28
Jos JansenReady with the post-shading and I have just given this bird a nice glossy layer with Future / Pledge ...! Starting tomorrow with the first decals and some air-brushing on the fuselage....
2 January 2019, 14:31
AugustoGreat work! A 1/72 Rafale is my next project. Looking foward to see your final result!
2 January 2019, 16:34
Jos JansenThe pre-shading worked well, but I just applied a layer too much of the final color. I have tried to remedy that with post shading. I am happy to work with multiple colors in the pre-shading phase ... that gives a cool effect.
2 January 2019, 18:53
Jos JansenWhen all decals have been applied, he gets a glossy layer again and then finishes the weathering with a wash.
2 January 2019, 18:55
AugustoI saw that you aplied some putty in it. Did you have much trouble with fitting? I`ve already made some test fittings and it looks like the main fuselage part are not that good =(
9 January 2019, 14:25
Jos JansenThat's right Augusto, the top half on the bottom half of the fuselage does not fit really well, especially in the cockpit part. Here you really have to put some putty and very nice sanding not to lose too many panel lines and details. There is also a seam on the underside of the fuselage at the attachment of the wings ... but this is easily remedied with some putty.
The air intakes also do not fit well, here it is wise to first dry fit and here and there some sanding to make it suitable.
9 January 2019, 15:38
Jos JansenFinally had time to work on my Rafale M ... update: several layers of A.MIG 206 and diluted 206 layers, then the lacquer layer with future, decals applied, again a lacquer layer to shield the decals, a wash applied with the oil paint of Abteilung502. I now put the finishing touches on the canopy and some details ... happy!
9 February 2019, 10:10
Ferry DierckxsensGreat work Jos. Colors look fantastic and it's a big weapon load under the wings and fuselage. That will be an idea for my 1/72 Rafale M waiting in the stash.
9 February 2019, 10:10
Jos JansenThx Ferry, appreciate your comment...this plane looks great when fully loaded!
9 February 2019, 11:37
AugustoThose missiles, specially the Magics, are aftermarket? I am curious about the clear radomes...
9 February 2019, 22:38
Jos Jansen@Hans...I know a well-known song that also goes something like this: "I still haven't found what I'm looking for..." 😉....by the way, thx Hans for your compliment!
@Augusto...The complete weapon load is built straight out of the box ... I have the clear part point of the Magic missile (the radome) shielded with a liquid mask.
10 February 2019, 19:55
Jos JansenFinally, after a long delay, I have finished this pride of the French navy. Enjoy the display photos ... I am certainly very satisfied with it!
12 February 2019, 19:28
Maciej BellosGreat result Jos! The only thing I would change are the Magic missiles, I think they are long gone from the French inventory.
12 February 2019, 21:04
Nathan DempseyGreat looking Rafale! I hope mine comes even close to this one. 🙂
12 February 2019, 21:15
Jos JansenThx guys, appreciate your comments...
@Maciej ... yes well ... however I am satisfied with the result and I think these Magic missiles look brutal, that it is not completely conform ... that is the beauty of modeling, use your imagination ... 😉
13 February 2019, 09:05
TreehuggerQ: What color of wash was used for the panel lines?
I read 'Abteilung502' above but I guess that is just the brand name and not being indicative of the color of the oil paint.
13 February 2019, 10:20
Jos JansenTreehugger...... I used the type below. I make the wash by mixing the oil paint with Enamel Odourless Thinner from Ammo Mig Jimenez.
ABT110 Black, Abteilung 502 Matt, Oil, 20ml
13 February 2019, 19:37
Jos JansenThank Ronny...hard work pays off, by applying new techniques to me I improve my skills with each model. 🙂
13 February 2019, 19:50
Jos JansenThanks Konrad, Calvin, James, Erik, Michael, Peter and Soren...your appreciative words are a nice reward for the end result...! 🙂 👍
14 February 2019, 11:41
Michael PhillipsThat really turned out fantastic Jos!!! The Rafale is really a beautiful aircraft, and you have done her real justice.
14 February 2019, 14:55
Laurent VILLANUEVA HELLER ForEverfabulous, but error kit revell = pitot up left is not serial aicraft , but only demonstrator
14 February 2019, 16:48
Laurent VILLANUEVA HELLER ForEverfor news , magic II is not used , only mica IR and EM now
14 February 2019, 16:49
Jos JansenThanks Michael, I also think she is a beauty ... beautiful lines, a powerful appearance.
14 February 2019, 18:03
Jos JansenYes well Laurent, maybe you're right, but I've seen them equipped with Magic II ... see photo. Nevertheless, these missiles do not detract from the appearance of this beautiful airplane ... I am pleased how this Rafale is presented now.
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14 February 2019, 18:17
Jos JansenThx Danny....currently in progress a F-16B RNLAF and an A-7E Corsair US Navy, 1/48...!
21 February 2019, 21:30
Jos JansenThank you guys, it's been already awhile ago that I finished this model. This Revell kit is definitely a little gem among the average not so best molded Revell kits. Glad you liked it...👍
17 October 2021, 08:43
