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Rafi Ben-Shahar
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Fonderie Miniatures 1/48 Vautour IIB

November 25, 2024 · in Aviation · · 28 · 273

A "gift" from a friend.

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  1. I can only imagine what building this was like. Well, done, Rafi.

  2. Brave man! TOp notch work as usual!

    Storytime...I built one for a commission when it came out ...I did not want to complete it BUT I had too!. IT is a horror show for fit [not to mention the clear pieces!] BUT yes the dimensions arent bad and it does have the bones to build the type.

    Steve

  3. Spectacular result from the very challenging FM kit, Rafi!
    Congratulations!

  4. With friends with kits like FM you don't need enemies!

    Everybody who finishes a FM kit deserves a medal.

  5. Great looking build, despite what you started with!

  6. Beautiful job Rafi. I haven't heard of this manufacture before. Are all there kits a difficult as everyone says this kit is?

  7. I don't know what you did to your friend to get this gift, but I'd be questioning the friendship after getting this kit.

    Excellent build.

  8. Looks beautiful. Great post on a difficult subject.

  9. But there's such a feeling of accomplishment at the end - like when you stopped banging your head against that brick wall. 🙂

    This is mine.

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  10. Glad you were able to finish your friend's gift, Rafi @blackmopane
    It really looks beautiful in the end.
    You definitely won this battle.

  11. The build, paint and photography are all top notch. The pilot’s canopy looks appropriately thin and clear. Is it a vac replacement?

  12. Such a difficult kit… Bravo!
    When will a decent brand produce a modern kit of this beautiful bird ?…

  13. A rare bird, done so well! đź‘Ź Very nice work, Rafi @blackmopane!

  14. Great job. I so wish another manufacturer would do a 1/48 Vautour kit.

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