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Rafi Ben-Shahar
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1/48 FM Handley Page Halifax Mk III

July 27, 2023 · in Aviation · · 30 · 516

A short run kit and a difficult build, but well worth the effort.

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30 responses

  1. A legend as one of the worst out there. But you have conquered it. Beautiful.

  2. Superb result, Rafi! I agree with Bill, it is said to be a most challenging build and you conquered it.
    Congratulations!

  3. A triumph of tenacity, talent and stubbornness over plastic. One would never believe, looking at the excellent result, that this is one of the worst kits on the Difficult Kits List. Bravo!

  4. Thank you kindly Tom

  5. Despite being a difficult kit, you clearly got a fantastic result out of it, Rafi @blackmopane
    Well done.

  6. Beautiful work Rafi, you have tamed the beast and it looks great!👍

  7. That must be quite a big model, Rafi, congratulations on building it to such a high standard.

  8. Thank you George.

  9. Anyone who builds a Fonderie kit has my admiration, let alone one as good as your HP Halifax. Hats off to you sir!
    Splendid work on an airplane that surely deserves a new, state of the art kit.

  10. Great job, Rafi!

  11. You've turned a real dog into a work of art, congrats!

  12. Superb Rafi.
    I'm hoping that when the big players in the kit making world see your build they will say " hey that's cracking, let's produce a new kit where the modellers can achieve the same results as Rafi "
    Top stuff 👍

  13. You bet, Guy!
    Thank you

  14. Beautifully built and finished! Congratulations!
    I have one in my stash, that fills me with fear every time I look at it.
    You may inspire me to attack it one more time!

  15. Thank you Colin!
    Go slow and hope to see your results here.

  16. Beautiful Halifax - love the paintwork - I especially noticed the distressing of the decals on the nose section.

  17. Excellent result on that beast! Would love to have one but not bad enough to tackle the FM kit.
    Thanks for sharing!

  18. Congrats on completing one of the (reputation wise) beasts to build so well.

  19. Congratulations mate. That's REAL model building. The skill and patience required... wow.
    Beautiful work.

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