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Clifford Keesler
Did not turn out as nice as I wanted, will have to try another.

Nathan Dempsey
Nice work. I've got an old Hobbycraft one I need to build at some point.

Clifford Keesler
Thank you very much Nathan. It was a challenge, I bought it when it was first released, and it had a few issues, like quite a few short shots. Mainly in the cockpit, so had to scratch build a few parts. I want to get another one as they have corrected the mistakes.

Ray Loch
Watching this, Looking good.

Clifford Keesler
Thank you very much Ray.

Nathan Dempsey
Following 👀

Augie
Am in

John
"RTB" Return To Base? Do your kits fly away if you don't keep track? 😉

Clifford Keesler
Welcome Nathan, Augie and John. @ John, no it means Ready to build., once I have everything I want as far as aftermarket stuff I put it all in the box and mark it RTB so I know everything is there. Otherwise I sometimes end up buying stuff I already have. A quick update on this one, paint and decals are done and and sealed. Waiting for anti-glare panel to dry and I will apply the wash. So getting near the end on this one. I will try and get some more pictures up soon. Spoiler, I did not do the box art version.

David Taylor
Still think this a very elegant aircraft.

Spanjaard
That home made corrugated aluminium looks amazing.
About duplicating parts, I have just started to use blue staff to make reusable moulds, works like a charm

Robert Podkoński
I have been so happy to see her re-released. And I bought her at once, of course 😉 I will watch your build report with utmost interest and pleasure!

Lochsa River
sittin in....this is in the stash....very interested to see your work...

David R. Meizoso
Welcome aboard everyone!
Thanks for the tip, Spanjaard. Looks like something worth checking out!

Kyle DeHart
Wow this is very cool!

Ben M
I will be building this soon, I want to watch!

Brandon H
I think I'll take a seat for this one as well!

Robert Podkoński
Ambitious... Respect!

Spanjaard
Very nice result in copying the seats. What products did u use?

David R. Meizoso
Spanjaard: I used 2 component silicone for the moulds (Feroca Silastic 3483) and a resin from Smooth On (Smooth-Cast 300) that I found at a FX store nearby. They're not cheap, but the result turned out great!

Spanjaard
thanks David!

Michael Kohl
I like your approach(es). Lokking interesting and entertaining. I am in.

Alec K
So cool! Following 👍

bughunter
Not my scale, but nice build 👍
Soldering is a very important technique for me (as I soldered the Eduard Stripdown kit 😉 ). If possible fix the parts somehow, so that the can't move during the cool down phase. The rest is training and timing.
The aluminium embossing technique is great!

David R. Meizoso
Thank you, Michael, Alec and Bughunter!
Bughunter: yes, I found fixing the pieces to be very tricky, given the small diameter of the wire used. For my trials I managed to get a decent result somehow with balsa wood "bed" (I cut out a hole under the welding point to let the tin flow) masking tape and blue tac. Main issue for me by now is getting used to the behaviour of the tin, sometimes it flows ok, but not always. So still a long way to go! I really appreciate your advice btw.

William Adair
Great work! I really like the embossing technique. I have been wondering how best to tackle this kit too 🙂

David R. Meizoso
Thanks, F_IV! I'm currently working on the interior, but have some trouble copying the seats. The first two came out perfect, but all the following ones have bubbles or aren't properly cured...

Łukasz Gliński
Inceredible project! The alu hint is great - I tried similar thing some time ago, but never thought of using screws, thx 👍

Antoine Meylan
Projet intéressant! et le début est très prometteur, avec plein d'essai! Je suis.

David Taylor
If they did this in a bigger scale I would defo get one.

Robert Podkoński
That's going to be a masterpiece! Interior looks fantastic already!

David R. Meizoso
Thanks, guys. Doing my best here, it's my first 1/144. I'll also replace the kit's wing struts with wooden ones following Bughunter's path. Since they're really big on the real thing I think it can be done in this scale. Got one done already and it looks great, I just wish there were not so many.

Alec K
I agree with Robert, very nice details and progress.

Bernhard Schrock
Corrugated skin and detailing in the cockpit & interior in 1:144! Top work. A front seat please!

David R. Meizoso
Thanks, Alec and Bernhard! All the 19 passenger seats are ready for paint at last.

Bozo
Where are the toilets?
Great job

Alec K
Really nice job on those seats!

Spanjaard
Me too!

Neuling
Inviting seats ..... 🙂

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Lovely interior 👀 👍

Björn Leichsenring
Fantastic work.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Fantasic interior work 👍

bughunter
May I please reserve a window seat for the next trip?

Michael Kohl
A very proper seat indeed. I already feel comfortable

David R. Meizoso
I wish some Ryanair CEO watching this may reconsider their comfort standards.

Michael Kohl
😉 I am sure they do - as soon as we as passengers consider paying a similar share of our income for a ticket as the passengers of those days had to.

David R. Meizoso
Ben: OK, I see your point. Somehow I don't feel bad about those 30's travellers who could afford the tickets, but I do about companies trying to squeeze as many people as possible on modern planes.

Marius
What a wonderful project and great progress so far!

Dave Flitton
Wow! Lots of delicate work there.

Greg Baker
That's epic! I love details at 1/144 scale. Beautiful!

Bernhard Schrock
Unbelievable detailing! Interior looks like 1:72…

David R. Meizoso
Thank you, friends! Due to Covid, I can't use proper workbench this week, so I started some easier projects on my bedside table. Less is more!

Thomas Espe
This is a magnificent project, love the details.

Alec K
Bedside table: now that's what I call DEDICATION 😄 😉

Spanjaard
Tale good care of yourself David, and keep on modelling 🙂

Łukasz Gliński
Dedication or addiction? 😛 😄

David R. Meizoso
It was this table or nothing, what could I do... 😄

Martin von Schreckenstein
Beautiful

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Get well soon!

David R. Meizoso
Thank you all guys for the support! Almost ready to go again!

Bernd Grün
Impressive project with maximum effort. Outstanding result, David! 👍 I'll Take a seat.

David R. Meizoso
Vielen Dank, Bernd!

Zbynek Honzik
Where did this interesting project go? It would be a shame to give up, David!

David R. Meizoso
Hallo, Zbynek. It's indeed a shame that all my projects are on hold for the moment due to my new job. I hope I can find time and energy again soon. Thanks for stopping by!

Zbynek Honzik
I understand that very well, David. Due to my work obligations and the somewhat erratic nature of my profession, my projects also take many years to complete. Anyway, my fingers are crossed that your new job stabilizes and you can get back to your modeling projects. I'd really like to see them finished. I believe that extraordinary models could emerge.
Good luck!

Michael Kohl
Zbynek is not the only one who likes to see this one continued.

Spanjaard
+1 🙂

Alec K
+ 1 more

Kim Branders
Good work. Grtz Kim.

Es-haq Khosravi
Great job!

Rui S
Thank you for your comments. Very old italeri kit. Waited for years for a zimmerit solution...

Rui S
Kim, Coming from an real Expert in the subject like you, is a great complement, Thanks.

Kim Branders
I'm not an expert, just someone shares the same hooby like you. Keep up the good work mate.

Kim Branders
I meant hobby😉

Rui S
HeHeHe. For me your work is great, so if not an Expert I'm sure you are a Great modeller.

Marko Paakkanen
Very nice tree !😉

Nice dio coming!

Rui S
Thanks Marko. Yes a small one that also died early...

Donald Medley
Love your base

Rui S
Thank you Donald, the finished one is in the photo19

Tim Heimer
I love the detail work, just awesome!

Rui S
Thank you very much Timothy. It's on hold, because I thought in put some figurines in the tank and a horse rider or so in the trail next to it. I'm not very good in figurine faces... I've yet to try the oils on them😉

Donald Medley
You'll love working with oils, trust me

Fabian D.
Your solution for the Zimmerit is genious. Nice finish aswell.

Donald Medley
Very nice indeed

Rui S
Thank you very much for your kind words Fabian, and Donald... as I wrote the kit waited years for a Zimmerit solution... All my latest projects are missing the figurines hehe...

Tim Heimer
Hey I know the pain of not doing faces as well, but all we can do is learn from others and do what fits our liking

Rui S
Agree. I Think the most important is practice... A lot, with new technics. I'm confident that with oils it's going to be better...

Rui S
Some ad on photos. I thought to put some figurines on the side track but for now, I'm going to try a messenger...

Wesley De Braekeleir
Ubercool!!! Love your work sofare! Very beautiful camo pattern on the elefant! 😉

Rui S
Thank you very much for your nice comments, mates.
Much appreciated :
)

CaptGPF
Damn Rui, that camo pattern is wicked! The mud effects are also impressive!

Mr James
I agree with CaptGPF, also that tree is really good. What did you use as leaves Rui ?

Rui S
@ CaptGPF, Thank you for your comment. I hope you liked that Wicked 😄 😉 this Is an old project that is on hold as well as the photos. I hope to take better photos and complete it.
@ Mr James Thank you for your Nice words. I hope you also liked that Wicked 😄 The tree is a bonsai that had died, I cut some leaves because they were too big. If I remember correctly, I spread small wood shavings and other natural ones that I had in my vegetation stash on the ground.
Also, I thank the new likes. Apreciated

Mr James
Ah, its a Bonsai tree. No wonder it looks so good. 🙂

Rui S
I'm very happy to say that I've returned to my mancave this weekend after a to long hiatus.
So to start I preferred a lighter job, although painting horses is not, in my opinion, easy.
Let's see what this will give...

Alec K
Nice to see you back at the bench, and another shelf queen resurrected. Horse looks great imho 👍

Doubtingmango
Great job breathing life into an old kit, and I can't think of a better use for a dead bonsai tree! Looking forward to the finish!

gorby
Good to you back modelling Rui.
The horse looks great.

Rui S
@Alec, Thank you for your kind words and support. It is always great for me to receive such encouragement, even more so, when they come from a master modeler.
@Doubtingmango thx mate, I agree with you., but hey, I can only return to my bench on weekends, só it Will take some time to finish. For me the most important thing was getting my mojo back.
@Gorby, Thank you very much my friend, for your motivational words. They are always very important to me.
The horse will still improve, I hope. At least that's what I'll try to do without ruining all the work that has already been done 🤔 😉

CaptGPF
wow! you aren't horsing around (pun intended)! They look amazing!

Rui S
Thank you for your comment CaptGPF, Glad you like my hors ing 😄. Apreciated

Landlubber Mike
Nicely done!

Desert Marlin
Looks great! The coat should shimmer like a newly minted US penny. (Shiny Copper). I'll follow!!!

Ben M
I hate to be the first to inform you, that is not a tiger, nor is it an elephant, it is a horse.

Kim Branders
Rui, the horse looks amazing.

Rui S
@Landlubber Mike. Thank you for your comment. Glad you like this one
@Desert Marlin, I know whar you mean. I've been hesitating about highlights with a soft airbrush of satin black or satin varnish on the most exposed surfaces. I hadn't thought about copper. But yes, it will have to have some shine.
@Ben M, Hahaha. Thank you. Your comment with a triple meaning has made me laugh several times, but in my defense I can tell you that this horse It is known as having the strength of an elephant and bites like a tiger. That's why they nicknamed him tiger elephant. 😄
@Kim, thank you very much Mate for stoping bye and comment. Always apreciate your suport.

bughunter
I'm not really into tanks but that is a great looking horse 👍

Rui S
Wow, this is an unexpected comment. It's always great to receive a compliment from a Master. Thank you so much for stopping by and for those encouraging words. Appreciate it.

Ben M
Did you give the horse a dark wash around the tendons or post shade?

Rui S
Hi Ben, If i reacall corrctely, I gave a little bit of both, sarting with a black primer, overal coats with oils leaving those spots almost unpainted or with less coverage.

Angel Yovtshev
These horses were a nice surprise, Rui!

I'm currently fighting the harnesses of a two-horse team pulling a gun carriage(it's a hard fight- I can tell you!).
Your reins look splendid!

Cheers,
Angel

Pietro De Angelis
Damn, what a gestation this work has had,
it gives me hope that sooner or later I too will finish something!😅
Congratulations for the scene and for what you managed to do with that old Elefant, the horse is wonderful!
Admiration and respect

Desert Marlin
Very well done! Keep it up!!!

Alberto
Very nice interior 👍

Doubtingmango
Excellent interior work

Desert Marlin
I like it!!!

J35J
Great work!👍🏻

Doubtingmango
Beautiful finish!

Spanjaard
fantastic!!

Stuart Ross
My first bare metal finish, not really happy but I learned a lot for next time

Neuling
You can be proud of this model, Stuart!

Desert Marlin
Great work!!!

Desert Marlin
This is looking like it will be a blast to complete!

Desert Marlin
Any suggestions on which squadron would be most appealing?

Mr D
Nice model here... Enjoy 😁👍

Desert Marlin
Thanks!

Desert Marlin
The IsraDecal publication is absolutely pricesless for this project!

Guy Rump
Interesting, following.👍

Landlubber Mike
Cool project, following along as well. Not sure I can help you on the squadron selection - lots of good options.

Desert Marlin
Perhaps knowing which squadrons participated in "Swords of Iron" would help?

Cristian A
Following

Mike Goodman
I love the IAF, and Israel. Your model looks great so far. I'll be watching!

Mr D
This will be a nice little gem to the collection.... nice tidy work so far 👌👍👍

John
Just starting the F-16AM (ROCAF) version of this so I'll be following along. What color are you doing the cockpit tub? I've got a mix for dark gull grey that "looks close" but curious what you settled on.

Oh, also the kit comes with a bunch of 500lb resin Mk. 82s I don't plan to use, along with resin MERs for them. Let me know if you want them.

Desert Marlin
I have six aircraft in the collection:
S-199
P-51
F-16C
F-16I
F-4E
F-15E

When it's all done, I'll put together a single collection!