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Some creations...

Started by Slerski, November 15, 2009, 09:46:54 AM

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Slerski

And the second one

Grumman G-36B
Flotille AC2, CV Béarn
July 1941








« Le MAGIC, c'est fantastique !! » [Sgt Vincent D., FAF armourer]

« Un Pétaf qui s'ennuie est un Pétaf dangereux... »

Tophe

#151
Quote from: Slerski on November 20, 2011, 09:07:24 AM
Boulton-Paul TBP-2
CVL-22 USS Independence
It seems you have discovered the top-secret Saver of Midway Islands, yes? :lol:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Martin H

now that Grumman looks good in that scheme. :)
what kit did you use?
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

Slerski

Quote from: Tophe on November 20, 2011, 09:17:30 AM
Quote from: Slerski on November 20, 2011, 09:07:24 AM
Boulton-Paul TBP-2
CVL-22 USS Independence
It seems you have discovered the top-secret Saver of Midway Islands, yes? :lol:

Hell yes !!  :wacko:

Quote from: Martin H on November 20, 2011, 09:20:29 AM
now that Grumman looks good in that scheme. :)
what kit did you use?

The pretty basic Hobby Boss F4F-4 Easy Kit :)
« Le MAGIC, c'est fantastique !! » [Sgt Vincent D., FAF armourer]

« Un Pétaf qui s'ennuie est un Pétaf dangereux... »

Martin H

It might be basic, but it looks like a decent wildcat :)
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

Slerski

Oh yes it's a very well done kit, fine molded and easy to fit.
« Le MAGIC, c'est fantastique !! » [Sgt Vincent D., FAF armourer]

« Un Pétaf qui s'ennuie est un Pétaf dangereux... »

NARSES2

Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

RussC

Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 20, 2011, 09:09:06 AM
That is neat! It almost doesn't look like a Defiant with that three tone colour scheme.  :thumbsup:

  I did the same double-take / derppp.... Almost thought it was a early version Fisher XP-75 for the US Navy- at first
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to"  - Al Superczynski

James

Quote from: Slerski on November 20, 2011, 09:07:24 AM
Let me introduce my two latest realizations :

Boulton-Paul TBP-2
CVL-22 USS Independence
Early 1943

That Defiant is great. Really looks the part.  :thumbsup:

Slerski

So finally, US Navy bought the Rafale !! Those following pics are the evidence !!

Dassault Aviation F-24A Cougar
VFA-131 "Wildcats"
NAS Oceana, September 2011






« Le MAGIC, c'est fantastique !! » [Sgt Vincent D., FAF armourer]

« Un Pétaf qui s'ennuie est un Pétaf dangereux... »

Slerski

(And the second plane of the day)

After numerous delays with the Rafale, Dassault, pushed by the French governement, studied an "interim" solution to replace the older Mirage F1 and Mirage 2000. After long hesitations, Dassault provided to the French Air Force an hybrid plane, using a Mirage 2000 airframe with the Rafale's combat system.

Dassault kept the Mirage 2000B airframe but removed the vertical stab, replacing it by a Rafale-type stab, added canards in place of the "moustaches" and put a Snecma M53 derivative, the M53-X (rated at 70 kN dry and 101 kN with afterburner)

All the RDI electronic components were removed and a new electronic suite was installed, consisting of the RDY-3 AESA radar, SPECTRA integrated self-protection system and OSF electro-optical system.

The first deliveries of the plane, renamed Mirage 2000S (for Special) took place in February 2003 and the first squadron (EC 1/12 Cambresis) was operationnal in 2004. The aircraft displayed is the s/n 702, delivered to the newly recreated EC 1/10 Valois, based at BA 110 Creil. The squadron was responsible for the "Police du Ciel" missions over the Paris area.

Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000S s/n 702 (110-SW)
Escadron de Chasse 1/10 Valois
Base Aérienne 110 Creil, août 2010






« Le MAGIC, c'est fantastique !! » [Sgt Vincent D., FAF armourer]

« Un Pétaf qui s'ennuie est un Pétaf dangereux... »

chrisonord

I am liking the US Navy Rafale/Cougar, looks right it really does  :thumbsup:
Chris.
The dogs philosophy on life.
If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

Tophe

I love the Mirage 2000S with its canard like from Switzerland... :thumbsup:
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Slerski

Quote from: Tophe on January 07, 2012, 09:32:51 AM
I love the Mirage 2000S with its canard like from Switzerland... :thumbsup:

Remmove French markings, add red circle with white cross and the "S" can mean... Switzerland :)
« Le MAGIC, c'est fantastique !! » [Sgt Vincent D., FAF armourer]

« Un Pétaf qui s'ennuie est un Pétaf dangereux... »

Tophe

Good point.
"Seriously", I would love a demonstrative square:

Mirage III delta          Mirage III canard

Mirage 2000 delta      Mirage 2000 canard
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]