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Rafi Ben-Shahar
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A-7E Corsair II `Hellenic Air Force Special'

July 15, 2023 · in Aviation · · 13 · 359

While not 's finest 1/48th jet, the can be built into a realistic looking model. The decals are the main theme of this Air Force Special aircraft. I folded the wing to to make it look more dynamic and compact as the aircraft looks very chubby and purposeful.

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  1. Very interesting! What is the historical context behind this scheme?
    BTW, top marks for the build, too.

  2. A superb result, Rafi!
    This was a commemorative scheme and, if memory serves, this was the last flying Greek Corsair. It belonged to 336Sq "Olympos", carrying this emblem...

    ...hence the fin drawings. The pirate drawings have to do with the plane's nickname Corsair. "Fly Low Hit Hard" was what these guys did, derived from a motto used by a television series I think, my friend @marcellorosa1.

  3. Very nice commemorative scheme of the SLUF.

  4. A very fine looking Corsair in an amazing scheme, Rafi @blackmopane

  5. Beautiful build! Very cool to see typically gray jets dressed in something different.

  6. Great colour scheme perfectly applied, and the folded wings makes it that little bit more interesting.

  7. Super build Rafi as always 👍

  8. Nothing can beat a great paint scheme on an A-7, Rafi (@blackmopane). Well done.

  9. Thank you John for your ongoing support

  10. The build is great, and a fantastic effort on the scheme - a real eye-catcher!

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