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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Eduard Spitfire XVI Dual Combo (1/48)
« on: October 16, 2015, 07:50:07 PM »I always use primer; better adherence for the camouflage paint...
You can slightly sand the surfaces. The result will be the same.
Jicehem
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You can slightly sand the surfaces. The result will be the same.
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Messerschmitt Bf 109 H V1, Otaki+Revell, 1/48
« on: October 16, 2015, 11:10:47 AM »Doubt or not, you did your best, I know you and how you work
It's very kind of you.
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Yugoslav Spitfire
« on: October 16, 2015, 08:59:06 AM »
Hi,
Splendid project. Detailing is amazing. Bravo.
Jicehem
Splendid project. Detailing is amazing. Bravo.
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Messerschmitt Bf 109 H V1, Otaki+Revell, 1/48
« on: October 16, 2015, 08:49:21 AM »
Hello 
Thank you all.
I must tell that no photographs of that plane are known. The model has been reconstructed after three flight reports abd some engine cowlings profiles found in the Daimler-Benz's archives. This is the reason why there is a doubt upon the real shape of the rudder because a figure shows two possibilities: the one that I've made and another with a rounder shape as on the following profile:
Jicehem
Thank you all.
I must tell that no photographs of that plane are known. The model has been reconstructed after three flight reports abd some engine cowlings profiles found in the Daimler-Benz's archives. This is the reason why there is a doubt upon the real shape of the rudder because a figure shows two possibilities: the one that I've made and another with a rounder shape as on the following profile:
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Eduard Spitfire XVI Dual Combo (1/48)
« on: October 15, 2015, 08:25:36 PM »
Why a primer paint on grey plastic ?
Jicehem
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Messerschmitt Bf 109 H V1, Otaki+Revell, 1/48
« on: October 15, 2015, 12:20:13 PM »
Hello,
This kit is the result of search on a very mysterious bird: the Bf 109 H the prototype of which this kit represents.
That was originally one of the 50 standard Bf 109 G-3 (WNr 16281 with Skz SP+EB) on which a DB 628 V engine has been mounted. To counteract the increase of engine power, the fin and rudder assembly had been enlarged.
Some tell that it was part of the Me 209 H programm but its official designation is Bf 109 H V1. I personally suppose that it was also called Bf 109 V49.
The build is a mix of two kits: Revell's 1/48 G-10 mainly for fuselage and Otaki's G-6 for the wings. The engine cowlings and spinner have been scratch-built as were the vertical surfaces. After having been drawn in 1/48 scale on a white paper, markings have been photocopied on transparent decal.
Camouflage is that of a standard Bf 109 G-3 in RLM 74, 75 and 76 colors.
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Jicehem
This kit is the result of search on a very mysterious bird: the Bf 109 H the prototype of which this kit represents.
That was originally one of the 50 standard Bf 109 G-3 (WNr 16281 with Skz SP+EB) on which a DB 628 V engine has been mounted. To counteract the increase of engine power, the fin and rudder assembly had been enlarged.
Some tell that it was part of the Me 209 H programm but its official designation is Bf 109 H V1. I personally suppose that it was also called Bf 109 V49.
The build is a mix of two kits: Revell's 1/48 G-10 mainly for fuselage and Otaki's G-6 for the wings. The engine cowlings and spinner have been scratch-built as were the vertical surfaces. After having been drawn in 1/48 scale on a white paper, markings have been photocopied on transparent decal.
Camouflage is that of a standard Bf 109 G-3 in RLM 74, 75 and 76 colors.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Guadalcanal P-39 Eduard 1/48
« on: October 15, 2015, 11:49:40 AM »
Hello
I'm impatient to see the end of building (both ?). I like the "Airacobra". I've one specimen of the old Monogram issue in my stock.
Jicehem
I'm impatient to see the end of building (both ?). I like the "Airacobra". I've one specimen of the old Monogram issue in my stock.
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Grumman F-14A Tomcat (Airfix 1/72)
« on: October 14, 2015, 11:32:25 PM »Perfect for the time! And all your kits are well conserved!
Hi,
Most of them were in boxes, protected againd sunlight and dust... And those on shelves are protected by curtains.
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat, Hawk kit in 1/48 scale.
« on: October 14, 2015, 11:30:28 PM »
Hello,
The proof of the characteristic posture after landing:
Jicehem
The proof of the characteristic posture after landing:
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Grumman F-14A Tomcat (Airfix 1/72)
« on: October 14, 2015, 03:35:11 PM »
Hello
No. 1 has built a 1/144 scaled F-14D Tomcat.
Here is the old Airfix's one issued in 1976. Mine was finished in November 1977. The markings are from the box. There were other markings for a plane of the "Wolfpack" unit.
Jicehem
No. 1 has built a 1/144 scaled F-14D Tomcat.
Here is the old Airfix's one issued in 1976. Mine was finished in November 1977. The markings are from the box. There were other markings for a plane of the "Wolfpack" unit.
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat, Hawk kit in 1/48 scale.
« on: October 14, 2015, 03:27:21 PM »
Hello
The Hawk kit of the F8F-2 Bearcat modified into an F8F-1b (modified engine cowlings and fin) of the French Armée de l'Air in Indo-China in 1952-1953. This is a recon plane with cameras contained in a modified fuel tank slung under the belly. The unit is EROM 80 (EROM = Escadrille de reconnaissance outre-mer or Overseas Recon Flight).
A characteristic posture of the Bearcat after landing (due to the too powerful engine):
The model with the unit insigna which was given me by a former member of EROM 80.
Jicehem
The Hawk kit of the F8F-2 Bearcat modified into an F8F-1b (modified engine cowlings and fin) of the French Armée de l'Air in Indo-China in 1952-1953. This is a recon plane with cameras contained in a modified fuel tank slung under the belly. The unit is EROM 80 (EROM = Escadrille de reconnaissance outre-mer or Overseas Recon Flight).
A characteristic posture of the Bearcat after landing (due to the too powerful engine):
The model with the unit insigna which was given me by a former member of EROM 80.
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat, Monogram, 1/72, 1967.
« on: October 14, 2015, 03:11:43 PM »
Hello,
here is the very old kit by Monogram (1967) of the Grumman F7F-3. It wears the markings of a plane having just rolled out the manufacturing plant with the last three digits of the BuNo painted on the engine cowlings. This is consequently a brand new specimen without stains. This is my second kit built before 1977...
Jicehem
here is the very old kit by Monogram (1967) of the Grumman F7F-3. It wears the markings of a plane having just rolled out the manufacturing plant with the last three digits of the BuNo painted on the engine cowlings. This is consequently a brand new specimen without stains. This is my second kit built before 1977...
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Gloster Meteor F. 8 , Xtrakit, 1/72 Corean War
« on: October 14, 2015, 03:05:04 PM »
Hello
The Xtrakit's Glosyer Meteor F. 8 in 1/72 scale. It represents an Australian plne engaged in the Corean War.
Jicehem
The Xtrakit's Glosyer Meteor F. 8 in 1/72 scale. It represents an Australian plne engaged in the Corean War.
Jicehem
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Aircraft Modeling / Gloster Gladiator Mk I, Free French. Frog 1/72
« on: October 14, 2015, 01:20:39 PM »
Hello,
The only one Gloster Gladiator used by the Free French Air Force for training.
This is the very old Frog kit. It is necessary to modify the wheels to render them more real. The final result is not very good certainly due to the "metalic livery" and the bad rendering of the rigging...
Jicehem
The only one Gloster Gladiator used by the Free French Air Force for training.
This is the very old Frog kit. It is necessary to modify the wheels to render them more real. The final result is not very good certainly due to the "metalic livery" and the bad rendering of the rigging...
Jicehem
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Miscellaneous Subjects / Ford Thunderbird 1956, Monogram kit, 1/24
« on: October 14, 2015, 01:10:15 PM »
Hello
Originally a plastic kit, this reissue is made of different materials : white metal for the body and the other parts in plastic. This model was a gift of my children for my birthday in 1978.
This car has been always for me a "dream" particularly when I was a teenager and had been full of wonder when I saw a real one for the first time in Marseilles... It was exposed beside another "dream car", a Facel Vega. That "Thunderbird" was red and the "Vega" was metallic grey.
Jicehem
Originally a plastic kit, this reissue is made of different materials : white metal for the body and the other parts in plastic. This model was a gift of my children for my birthday in 1978.
This car has been always for me a "dream" particularly when I was a teenager and had been full of wonder when I saw a real one for the first time in Marseilles... It was exposed beside another "dream car", a Facel Vega. That "Thunderbird" was red and the "Vega" was metallic grey.
Jicehem