Dassault Rafale.
Another pretty French aircraft in my opinion. This is the Hobby Boss 1/48 scale kit, which is labelled as the 'C' model.
After studying dozens (hundreds?) of photos on the web I concluded that it was probably one of the early ones as there is only one marking option: for a black aircraft with minimal markings. After a search to find a better selection, I found a superb set of decals by Syh@rt, a French limited edition, which I found absolutely superb, although my eyesight is not up to placing all the tiny stencils provided on the sheet! The kit I found to be accurate in shape, with an acceptable fit, but falling short in the instruction department, with very poor drawings, particularly for the undercarriage. Load out options & placements seem to be somewhat inaccurate, but fixable & on the whole I am pleased with the result. It would be nice to see one from Kinetic if they read this post!
Great looking Rafale Tony! I agree with you on the appeal of this aircraft. By rule, I restrain my kit selections to US subjects, but it'd be dishonest to say that this aircraft hasn't tempted me to break that rule... Maybe one day. 🙂 In the meantime, yours is a treat to look at.
Thanks Andrew. Maybe I can help you 'bend' your rule. The French navy used the 'M' Rafale on exercises with a USN carrier. There are supporting photos on the web. There you go!
Yes, I had happened upon those photos after seeing your article... I do prefer the M as well, as subtle as the differences are... Thanks! 😉
It is a pretty Aircraft, nice work, Tony!
Thanks Robert.
Of all the modern 5G fighters, the Rafale is the only one I like. You've done a great job with this kit and gotten a super result.
Thanks Tom: much appreciated.
Thanks Robert.
A superb result, utterly realistic, Tony! Your model is as beautiful as the real thing!
Thank you Spiros. Very kind words indeed.
Just like the shapes of the real aircraft, your build is absolutely beautiful, Tony @tony-prince
Well done.
Thank you John. I did enjoy building it , even with a few minor hiccups!
Nice work, Tony! The Rafale is my favorite modern fighter.
Many thanks John.
Certainly a beautiful model of an attractive aircraft.
Thanks George. I can't help wishing for some more French model kits. The Mystere range would go down well in 1/48, especially the Super Mystere.
Very nice Tony! The Rafale is an elegant-looking aircraft, and you brought her to life nicely.
Thanks Greg. Je ne sais quoi; but he French have it!
Really nice job on this bird. Dassault knows how to make great looking fighters. I've been toying with building a Rafale for some time.
Thanks Greg. Now's the time! There are two kits in 1/48 that I know of, Hobby Boss & Revell. I can't do a comparison though, but I do agree with you about Dassault.