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Rafale Vandy One

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FAR148

June 22, 2024, 10:49:07 AM
To help alleviate the US Navy Super Hornet problem and to diversify its Air Wings, the Department of Defense purchased 200 Rafales. The only changes made were to their canopies. All USN Rafales canopies are hinged in the rear and open vertically. This one, the last Rafale delivered to the USN is assigned to VX-4 "The Evaluators" based at NAS Point Mugu.



More photos here... https://www.far148studio.com/portfolio-2/rafale-vandy-one

Take Care and Happy Modeling!
Steven

The Rat

#1
June 22, 2024, 02:27:00 PM
 :wub:  Wow, that's a beaut! :thumbsup:
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PR19_Kit

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June 22, 2024, 02:34:31 PM
Yeah, Steven's back in the game!  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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Old Wombat

#3
June 23, 2024, 12:04:20 AM
Ooh! Shiny! :mellow:


Beautifully done, Steven! :bow:
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DogfighterZen

#4
June 23, 2024, 12:08:17 AM
 :wub: Looks so good... :bow:
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NARSES2

#5
June 23, 2024, 12:35:31 AM
That does look good  :thumbsup:
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perttime

#6
June 23, 2024, 01:04:05 AM
Looks great!
I was wondering why the last one went to "The Evaluators". They were evaluating weapon systems and tactics, and not so much the aircraft, but still.

zenrat

#7
June 23, 2024, 04:35:02 AM
 :thumbsup:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

FAR148

#8
June 23, 2024, 05:28:09 AM
It is good to be back! Thanks everyone for your kind words. I really do appreciate it.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: perttime on June 23, 2024, 01:04:05 AMLooks great!
I was wondering why the last one went to "The Evaluators". They were evaluating weapon systems and tactics, and not so much the aircraft, but still.

It is a play on USN aviation history. The last F-14 ever built, spent her entire life at Point Mugu, as Vandy 1.


Thanks again,
Steven

Glenn Gilbertson

#9
June 23, 2024, 03:07:37 PM
Very smart & very shiny! :thumbsup:

chrisonord

#11
June 30, 2024, 06:59:28 AM
Marvelous :thumbsup:
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McColm

#12
July 22, 2024, 04:30:38 AM
Well done  :thumbsup:

Rick Lowe

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October 18, 2024, 12:31:32 PM
 :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
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