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Downfall builds - Bearcat/Mustang. * * F I N I S H E D* *

Started by Ian the Kiwi Herder, May 28, 2010, 01:46:17 AM

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Cliffy B

#75
July 22, 2010, 10:10:27 AM
YES!!!!!!!  YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!   :drink: :bow: :drink:
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wolfik

#76
July 22, 2010, 12:32:46 PM
love both buddy  :cheers:
the seac bearcat would be my next project.... :wub:
but my will be in all blue because the last hellcats are in the us paints too
looks W O N D E R F U L
Peter

kitbasher

#77
July 22, 2010, 12:52:58 PM
The business!  Expect respectful admiration in the shape of more Bearcats and Mustangs.
;D ;D
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lancer

#78
July 22, 2010, 02:29:33 PM
Absolutely brilliant!!!
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ChernayaAkula

#79
July 22, 2010, 06:41:26 PM
Brilliant! Both of 'em! :bow:
Cheers,
Moritz

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Radish

#80
July 22, 2010, 11:55:06 PM
Inspirational......when I see builds like this I feel inspired to build another model, to have another go, to try that bit harder.
Stunning stuff.
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nev

#82
July 24, 2010, 01:29:37 AM
Well, the Bearcat is incredible.  A real double take, and a superb model to boot :thumbsup:

But the Mustang?  Oh be still my beating heart.  From the superbly executed Alclad NMF, the dropped flaps, the weapons load, the subtle but heavy weathering showing us this is a working bird, everything about this model is perfect.  This may just be my favourite model of yours Ian, and thats saying a lot :wub:

My suggestion of the Operation Downfall mini-theme was worth it if all that came out was these 2 models 8)
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Taiidantomcat

#83
July 24, 2010, 06:58:50 AM
Excellent job on both... I can't really pic a favorite! These are seamless, could easily fool a JMN. Beautiful builds  :wub:
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sotoolslinger

#84
July 24, 2010, 01:43:38 PM
Absolutely some of the best work ever done :wub: :wub: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
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lancer

#86
July 25, 2010, 08:41:00 AM
They look waaaaaaaay better in the flesh. Stunning, totally stunning!!
If you love, love without reservation; If you fight, fight without fear - THAT is the way of the warrior

If you go into battle knowing you will die, then you will live. If you go into battle hoping to live, then you will die

Ian the Kiwi Herder

#87
July 25, 2010, 11:13:32 PM Last Edit: July 25, 2010, 11:17:36 PM by Ian the Hunter-Gatherer
Thanks all. Its the best part of the build, knowing that folks like what comes-out at the end of the process. I really appreciate all the comments and support throughout this (relatively painless) double build. As mentioned before, I'm taking a short moment or two to get my breath back, then getting stuck-into the Vive la France builds..... (simultaneously I'm starting my only R.W. build for this year, a JASDF T-33 for the Japanese SIG stand at Telford).

Ahhh so many models so little time - Once again, thanks all for the support, I wont clog-up this part of the forum with the Vive la France builds, I'll post them directly into that thread.

Best

Ian
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....it's time to tidy the workbench"

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G.Marcat

#88
July 28, 2010, 09:15:43 AM
This:



is really well done. I like it a lot.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Brian da Basher

#89
July 28, 2010, 02:46:44 PM
That's some top-notch whiffing there, Mr Hunter-Gatherer! The Bearcat is a prizewinner for sure!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Brian da Basher
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