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Post by JimD on Aug 5, 2015 12:52:05 GMT -5
Just realized I don't have a gallery this year...so here we go. 1. Tamiya 1/32 Birdcage (in print: Model Aircraft May 2015)  2. Wingnut Wings Albatros DVa (Cover girl: June 2015 Model Aircraft)  3. Hasegawa 1/32 Bf-109 F Trop (Mig Masterclass feature - July 2015 Model Aircraft)  4. 1/48 Hasegawa AV-8B+ (July 2015 Model Aircraft)  5. Academy 1/48 F-4D (Upcoming: October 2015 Model Aircraft)  6. 1/72 Fujimi FG.R2 Phantom (August 2015 Model Aircraft)  7. Revell 1/48 Rafale  8. Revell 1/48 Jaguar Gr. 1 (Coming Soon) 9. Airfix 1/48 EE Lightning (Coming Soon) |
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Post by Tojo72 on Aug 5, 2015 12:58:03 GMT -5
What a great looking lineup
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Post by dupes on Aug 5, 2015 14:53:50 GMT -5
Dang, Jim - built anything that DIDN'T make it into a mag?  |
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Post by JimD on Aug 5, 2015 16:26:32 GMT -5
Dang, Jim - built anything that DIDN'T make it into a mag? Not recently. The F-4D was my project, but the Harrier, small Phantom and pretty much everything that will follow it were specifically for the mag. The Rafale and Jaguar are complete...working on an Airfix EE Lightning, Kitty Hawk AH-1Z, then I have a Bearcat and Eurofighter lined up.... |
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Post by Leon on Aug 5, 2015 18:19:12 GMT -5
That's an impressive gallery Jimmy!  |
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Post by TRM on Aug 5, 2015 21:34:26 GMT -5
Well done Jimmy!! Absolute beautiful line up!! You are having a stellar year my friend!! Keep it going!
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Post by John Everett on Aug 6, 2015 0:20:54 GMT -5
Love the Jump Jet!
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Post by dierk on Aug 6, 2015 2:08:12 GMT -5
I'm in awe of your talent sir!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 6, 2015 17:45:35 GMT -5
Nice collection Jimmy! Looks like they've put you to work full time, can't argue with that.  |
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Post by reserve on Aug 6, 2015 18:19:38 GMT -5
Killer builds, all. Almost makes me want to try aircraft again
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Post by dupes on Aug 6, 2015 18:38:09 GMT -5
...working on an Airfix EE Lightning, Kitty Hawk AH-1Z, then I have a Bearcat and Eurofighter lined up.... Bearcat? EF-2000? Details, man! Manufacturers? Scales? At this point I'm assuming you're a full time magazine employee, no? |
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Post by JimD on Aug 6, 2015 21:09:38 GMT -5
Thanks very much everyone. Much appreciated. Killer builds, all. Almost makes me want to try aircraft again Regards, Mark You can only resist the dark side of the wingys for so long. Join me and together we can rule he galaxy. |
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Post by JimD on Aug 6, 2015 21:12:04 GMT -5
...working on an Airfix EE Lightning, Kitty Hawk AH-1Z, then I have a Bearcat and Eurofighter lined up.... Bearcat? EF-2000? Details, man! Manufacturers? Scales? At this point I'm assuming you're a full time magazine employee, no? Not technically...I don't think...haha, but I do have builds lined up for the foreseeable future. I'm doing builds for a Mr. Hobby monthly feature. The Bearcat is the 1/48 Hobby Boss kit. The EF-2000 is the Revell 1/48 two seater. I'm actually replacing the Zulu with the Trumpeter 1/48 F-106...that build will follow the Airfix Lighting. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 11:38:55 GMT -5
Nice work, and really love the 1/72 Phantom. I build 1/72 only, so am always pleased when I can find really skilled builds at that scale to use for research and inspiration!
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Post by JimD on Aug 20, 2015 12:17:16 GMT -5
Nice work, and really love the 1/72 Phantom. I build 1/72 only, so am always pleased when I can find really skilled builds at that scale to use for research and inspiration! I really appreciate it. Not my scale really, but I very much enjoyed it. I told myself I'd try doing more 1/72 as a way to get to the painting and weathering quicker. I haven't yet, but I still may. Oh, and welcome aboard! Glad to have you and I hope to see your builds soon. |
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Post by JimD on Sept 17, 2015 9:56:14 GMT -5
Ok, #7 is in the current issue of Model Aircraft, so I can add it now. This is the Revell 1/48 Rafale M w/bombs. This one was out of the box. The kit goes together rather well. This certainly isn't my favorite completion this year. Not because I don't like the kit or the subject, I just think I could have done much better with painting.  |
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Post by TRM on Sept 17, 2015 10:11:38 GMT -5
I'm am thinking it's a fantastic rendition Jimmy! Well done!! Banging out some great models this year!!
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Post by doogsatx/ on Sept 17, 2015 11:13:10 GMT -5
That's a nice Rafale! I have such mixed feelings about the aircraft...I love the lines and find it infinitely more attractive than the Eurofighter, but the overall gray does it no favors whatsoever.
I'm considering building mine as a WIF RCAF bird. Not 100% sure where Canada's at with their next-gen procurement these days, but I know as of a year or so ago they Rafale was in the running.
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 17, 2015 11:47:25 GMT -5
Nice looking addition Jimmy!
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Post by JimD on Sept 17, 2015 12:24:26 GMT -5
That's a nice Rafale! I have such mixed feelings about the aircraft...I love the lines and find it infinitely more attractive than the Eurofighter, but the overall gray does it no favors whatsoever. I'm considering building mine as a WIF RCAF bird. Not 100% sure where Canada's at with their next-gen procurement these days, but I know as of a year or so ago they Rafale was in the running. I completely agree with you about the grey. It really seems to take away from the look of the airplane a lot. I imagine some camo would help it a lot. Probably wouldn't look bad in the BoB commemorative camo they are putting on Typhoons. |
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Post by dupes on Sept 17, 2015 12:42:56 GMT -5
Killer lineup! I've got the Hobbyboss Rafale...wonder how they compare. May have to find out.
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 18, 2015 13:02:02 GMT -5
What a beauty! Definitely its another build to be proud of!
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Post by JimD on Sept 18, 2015 13:47:03 GMT -5
Thanks a lot guys! Killer lineup! I've got the Hobbyboss Rafale...wonder how they compare. May have to find out. I'm kinda surprised you don't have both already...lol. I don't know anything about the Hobby Boss kit, but I can tell you this one is a pleasant build. |
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Post by dupes on Sept 18, 2015 13:51:18 GMT -5
I always assumed this was an old and creaky tooling...sure doesn't look like it here, though!
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Post by Wes on Sept 18, 2015 13:52:42 GMT -5
What a great bunch of models Jimmy. Inspiring stuff buddy.
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Post by JimD on Sept 18, 2015 14:18:07 GMT -5
I always assumed this was an old and creaky tooling...sure doesn't look like it here, though! It's from around 2001-03. I don't remember off the top of my head. The only real fuss with it is at the intakes but it's really not that much of an issue if you get the mating surfaces flattened out. I found a WIP of this kit where the guy had putty all over it it was clearly user error because this one comes together nicely. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Sept 18, 2015 19:14:43 GMT -5
Nice job despite your feelings,sometimes you don't feel good about your own stuff,but to us it looks like your normal great job.
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