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1:48 Alpha Jet - PAINT !!

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#30
March 06, 2009, 01:09:26 PM
It's getting there  :thumbsup:   I remember the Matchbox Alphajet (1:72) going together just as neatly. I wonder if someone just scaled the moulds up for this wonder?

Jeffry Fontaine

#31
March 09, 2009, 11:13:14 PM
Is that Heller's mold or the old ESCI mold for the Alpha Jet?  Hard to discern any differences from the images provided but from the assembly issues it might be a very close relative of the ESCI kit.  Did your kit have a couple of BL755 shapes in addition to the pair of small drop tanks?  That would pretty much confirm it as the ESCI kit in a Heller box. 
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#32
March 10, 2009, 08:12:46 AM
Yup that's the one, Jeff..... P R O G R E S S pics will be a-comin' very soon..... stay tooned !

Ian
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)

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#33
March 13, 2009, 07:44:36 AM
There were a number of times, actually almost the whole build so far, that I thought this just couldn't be done. Anyhoos here it is, just a (sizeable) gap ahead of the windshield to fill - of course I'm used to this by now - then off to the paint shed with the Dornier & Mirage.













Thanks for the support, chaps, appreciate it.

Ian
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)

Mossie

#34
March 13, 2009, 08:10:51 AM
'Tis a putty monster for certain, but I'm sure it'll look great when you slap some paint on it! :party:
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

John Howling Mouse

#35
March 14, 2009, 09:44:26 AM
Quote from: Mossie on March 13, 2009, 08:10:51 AM
'Tis a putty monster for certain, but I'm sure it'll look great when you slap some paint on it! :party:

He's right, y'know.  You're a fine builder but the stuff you do with paint is sheer magic!
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#36
March 17, 2009, 10:57:46 AM
Just read your comment, Barry. Thank you, but you a wayyy to kind  :drink:

Ian
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)

BlackOps

#37
March 17, 2009, 07:04:58 PM
I don't know Ian, I tend to second Barry's sentiment regarding your painting and building skills.  :bow:
Jeff G.
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lancer

#38
March 18, 2009, 01:06:36 PM
I agree with the honourable gentleman!! Your painting skills are nothing less than superb. I would be happy to have 1/10th your skills with the airbrush!!

You are both and inspriations and the hights to which I fear I'll never reach!!
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#39
March 19, 2009, 10:03:25 AM
Hence why I have invited myself to the painting wing of Schloss Jackson for an airbrush tutorial! :D
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#40
April 14, 2009, 04:27:32 AM
Yes it's got more paint on it..... Tamiya 'Khaki' XF49 on the top-side and Xtracolour RLM78 on the underside.









Never thought, in those early PSR sessions that it would ever get anywhere near this point, however.......

Ian
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)

BlackOps

#41
April 14, 2009, 07:31:04 AM
So is this going to be a winter camo then?  ;D   

Looking good Ian, love watching your paint work unfold, always worth the wait!  :thumbsup:
Jeff G.
Stumbling through life.

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#42
April 17, 2009, 10:09:48 AM
"Subvert and convert" By Me  :-)

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#43
April 17, 2009, 11:05:37 PM
J*s*s !

That guy must:-
1 - Have no family duties whatsoever:
2 - Have no other distractions of any sort or live in a lighthouse:
3 - Have the combined modelling skills of EVERYBODY on this site and several others as well:
4 - Have mountains of references/resources/patience:
5 - Be absolutely dedicated to one subject at a time:

That is simply astonishing !

Ian
"When the Carpet Monster tells you it's full....
....it's time to tidy the workbench"

Confuscious (maybe)
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