Merlin
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#017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 08:39 AM UTC
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Maybe, but you can't compare a Bugatti 100P model with a Latécoère 298 model..
Hi Jean-Luc
I guess so, but I know you'll always show me a clean pair of heels, even if we start together and build identical kits! We should try that one day for real giggle!
But the Laté has been really interesting - if, perhaps, a little bit over-ambitious to try to build in a rush. I've learned a lot from it, especially that I can't rely on always getting away with my slapdash approach - this definitely is a project where a LOT more planning and forethought would have paid dividends!
Anyway, I got the basic topsides camo on today, so I'll aim for another light coat to even things up and, hopefully, the decals tomorrow. Having missed my target, and with Vance kindly giving us all an extension, I'm in no rush anymore, and I'm taking a bit of light relief by tinkering with my Luft '46 Flitzer. That's much more akin to your Bugatti - and I'm just going for a simple build so I can have a bit of fun with the camouflage.
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Moselle, France
Joined: May 15, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 10:58 AM UTC
Hi Rowan,
I have learned something new today... despite the "slapdash approach", it looks great!
I made some progress on my "easy Bugatti". The panel lines have been cleaned and darkened with some tinted Klir. On the fuselage sides, I have glued the two exhausts parts which needed some blending with white glue for a better finish. I have also completed the cockpit interior. It doesn't look too bad at all with the parts provided in the kit. Only the silver upper panel with the red triangle had to be scratchbuilt because Planet Models forgot to include it. The seat looks nice but I'm not sure if it is accurate, it looks very small! I also had to add a 1mm plastic roundel between the spinner and the airframe because the former was too small...
Here are detail shots of the cockpit. The seat belts are already molded on the seat...
The dashboard looks very nice and is very close to the real thing. A drybrush is really only what is needed to reveal the details. The control stick looks cool but the real one is different... oh well...
To finish the model I have to add the undecarriage, the propeller blades and the canopy. The latter will represent the biggest challenge of the kit...
Jean-Luc
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Merlin
Senior Editor #017
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Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 09:24 PM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc
The dry-brushing (and wash?) on the instrument panel looks fantastic!
Are you going to add a few wires out of the back of the instruments too? The control column actually looks like Planet Models have used a machine-gun barrel to save time... (the pilot's seat in my Azur Laté has clearly been taken from an Fw190 kit
)
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Moselle, France
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:05 AM UTC
Hi Rowan,
Quoted Text
Are you going to add a few wires out of the back of the instruments too?
I didn't wanted to, but now that you've mentionned it I guess I have no other choice. I don't think it will prevent me from finishing before you though... you have to find something else to keep me busy longer!
You are probably right about the control stick!
Jean-Luc
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Germany
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:11 AM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc
Very nice model!
but one question: would this be flown be Douglas Bader or H.U. Rudel? maybe wood legs can be adjusted to fit under the dash
... well, at least it looks strange to my eye .... guess your own kit would have been even better
cheers
Steffen
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Merlin
Senior Editor #017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 10:38 AM UTC
Hi Steffen
I thought it looked a bit cramped too! Checking photos of the restored cockpit, I think Planet Models have made the panel sit too deep below the side "ledges" and maybe too close to the seat. This is from
Air Venture Museum:
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Guatemala
Joined: April 12, 2005
KitMaker: 343 posts
AeroScale: 111 posts
Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:45 PM UTC
Hi Vanize. here is my Mirage 2000, 1/48. is the Heller kit and Revell decals, Before any one start shooting at me for the flaps, let me tell you that when you have a hammer in your hands, everything looks like a nail to you. That day all look normal, until the mail arrive with my brand new jewelers saw; Boy!! was that a massacre? But the next time I will check references first, Promise.
Happy Modeling
Byron
If you are not part of the solution, Don't be a part of the problem.
Guatemala
Joined: April 12, 2005
KitMaker: 343 posts
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 01:14 PM UTC
Here it is:
Nice Campaign, really great modellers.
Byron
If you are not part of the solution, Don't be a part of the problem.
Moselle, France
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 11:57 PM UTC
Hi Byron,
Very Nice Mirage 2000! the Tiger sheme looks great...
I have finished my entry...
I think I will write a feature about it so I will save the last build comments and the conclusion for it...
Jean-Luc
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Merlin
Senior Editor #017
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 12:17 AM UTC
Nice one, Byron and Jean-Luc
They both look stunning!
I'll really look forward to reading the full build-notes on the Bugatti, because it's a kit I definitely want t o tackle myself one day.
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Texas, United States
Joined: January 30, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 02:13 AM UTC
Hey all,
I have distributed awards to all who have finished, and will continue to do so as more entries get completed.
HOWEVER, out of 14 finished entries, only FIVE of you have uploaded images into the campaign gallery!
get 'em uploaded people - it's in the rules of the campaign. don't make me take your ribbons back!
the gallery can be found
here Moselle, France
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 02:30 AM UTC
Hi Vance,
Thanks for the ribbon!
I have uploaded three pictures of my Bugatti in the Campaign Gallery. Thank you for your efforts on the "La Marseillaise" Campaign and good luck to those who are still building to get theit "Tricolore"...
Jean-Luc
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: April 05, 2009
KitMaker: 120 posts
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 03:36 AM UTC
Hi Vance,
Thanks for the effort in organizing the campaign... this is the first campaign I completed in Aeroscale... pretty sure there are more to come...
Indiana, United States
Joined: May 18, 2008
KitMaker: 210 posts
AeroScale: 80 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 07:43 AM UTC
Hey Vance, I followed the link posted, and uploaded the photo's of my Hanriot into the "La Marseillaise" campaign folder. Thanks for your efforts on making this a fun and rewarding campaign experience, my first here on Aeroscale.
Mo
"I don't give a d@mn what command says about anything, I'll tell'em when to hold!" Big Joe
Guatemala
Joined: April 12, 2005
KitMaker: 343 posts
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 08:33 AM UTC
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it's in the rules of the campaign. don't make me take your ribbons back!
Huy!!! so scary!!!
Thanks for this campaign, I have this kit in my "To Do" list long ago; Now, where did I left that Esci Mirage III.
Byron
If you are not part of the solution, Don't be a part of the problem.
Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: May 02, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 10:15 AM UTC
Nice couple of finished entries lately! Hope to follow you soon...
Work continues!
Build blog can be found
here!
Magnus
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Merlin
Senior Editor #017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 11:50 PM UTC
Hi again Vance
Thanks for your patience.
I'm getting there, but I'm afraid all is less than happy in Latéland:
I've started applying the decals. They look great on the sheet and are lovely and thin, they adhere well and seem to be snuggling down nicely, but the white backing for the roundels is too small and offset somewhat, leaving ugly fringes.
And...
The effing floats are coming adrift again!
This is the umpteenth time and each repair is getting harder to disguise. I was originally thinking this would make a nice unusual subject for the Frontpage, but I don't think it'll stand up to close scrutiny. I'll get it finished and then it'll go firmly to the back of the shelf (if it doesn't "accidentally" fall into the rubbish bin on the way...
).
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Germany
Joined: September 07, 2005
KitMaker: 5,609 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009 - 12:15 AM UTC
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Merlin
Senior Editor #017
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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009 - 12:40 AM UTC
Hi Steffen
I totally sympathize! I am beginning to hate the sight of the Laté 298!
But it'll no doubt do me good to see the build through to the bitter end...
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Saskatchewan, Canada
Joined: April 23, 2006
KitMaker: 140 posts
AeroScale: 89 posts
Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009 - 05:50 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey all,
I have distributed awards to all who have finished, and will continue to do so as more entries get completed.
HOWEVER, out of 14 finished entries, only FIVE of you have uploaded images into the campaign gallery!
get 'em uploaded people - it's in the rules of the campaign. don't make me take your ribbons back!
Sorry!!! I have my doubts about finishing my SAAF Mirage III CZ anytime soon, but I'm trying!
North Carolina, United States
Joined: November 28, 2005
KitMaker: 2,216 posts
AeroScale: 1,080 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 09:53 AM UTC
Quoted Text
This is the umpteenth time and each repair is getting harder to disguise. I was originally thinking this would make a nice unusual subject for the Frontpage, but I don't think it'll stand up to close scrutiny. I'll get it finished and then it'll go firmly to the back of the shelf (if it doesn't "accidentally" fall into the rubbish bin on the way...
Sorry Merlin. I hate to laugh but it's great to see more experienced modelers frustrated from time to time. It's actually inspiring to me to know that I'm not the only one who has had a hate-hate relationship with a kit.
Hermon
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty
to purchase a little Temporary Safety,
deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Benjamin Franklin
Merlin
Senior Editor #017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 09:58 AM UTC
Hi Hermon
Don't worry - I've had a few laughs at my own expense out of this one myself!
If you ever meet a modeller who says they never have trouble with anything - don't believe them!
This build has taught me a LOT about the value of planning things properly!
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Germany
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Posted: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 03:49 AM UTC
Hi Vance
Well, I am a good month behind the schedule, and I do not know if it still counts. I am just happy that I have this project finished.
Build threadand a picture (more are in the build thread --- I do not think I have enough space on my account left to upload 3 pix in the campaign gallery)
all the best
Steffen
DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO HOBBY MORI
Texas, United States
Joined: January 30, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 04:07 AM UTC
Not a problem in my book - looks great!
can you upload a couple of your pics into the campaign gallery?
Ribbon coming.
Quoted Text
Hi Vance
Well, I am a good month behind teh schedule, and i do not know if it still counts. I am just happy that I have this project finished.
Build thread
and a picture more are in the build thread (I do not think I have enough space on my account left to upload 3 pix in the campaign gallery)
all the best
Steffen
Germany
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Posted: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 05:19 AM UTC
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Not a problem in my book - looks great!
can you upload a couple of your pics into the campaign gallery?
Ribbon coming.
Many thanks Vance!
I have the ribbon in my profile
The problem with the campaign gallery is, that it eats up my space instead of a "neutral" space and my quota is almost full. Even if I would upload them now I will have to delete them soon. But the pix in the thread are on my server and I do not intend to remove them. I think I am not the only one with this problem as I have read several such posts over the time. Maybe it is possible to provide campaign storage? ... and befor you ask, I just store pictures that I use for Aeroscale/kitmaker posts (no external links!)
all the best
Steffen
DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO HOBBY MORI
