Heller 1/72 Alpha Jet ”Patrouille de France”

Started by Spiros Pendedekas · 55 · 4 years ago · 1/72, Alpha Jet, Heller, Patrouille de France
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    Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:

    Looking good Spiros.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks Allan @kalamazoo!
    Meanwhile, the pilot is in preparation status:


    As well as the seats:

    By the way , the Alpha Jet MB Mk10s look like this in reality...

    ...so a bit of detailing the kit supplied ones won't hurt, especially the back one that will have no pilot on it!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Here is the cockpit, complete with my pilot:


    I've seen some HUDs in Alpha Jets, but looks like Patrouille de France flew their jets sans them, so one less scratchbuilt item for me!
    A walkaround will take place, before commencing the final clear coat...
    Cheers Aerobatics!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Clear coating done!



    You can see it attached to its base, which is an aeroengine gear, with a wire welded at it
    Next the canopy!

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    Erik Gjørup said 4 years ago:

    Totally cool!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks, my friend @airbum!
    I am waiting for QC/2 to have his noon nap, so I can manage the canopy with QC/1 (who does NOT sleep at noons...!)

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Finished!

    The canopy was glued in place...

    I didn't like the fit and did the best I could to make it look the part. I faired the seams with white glue and retouched.

    I added the wingtip lights with Humbrol clear paints.

    I used the decal with the plane name from the sheet and attached it on the base...

    ...and called this baby done!

    A photoshooting will be commenced tonight, in order to start packing it tomorrow for its trip to France!

    Off to the headlines soon!

    Many many thanks to my friends Admin @kalamazoo, Erik @airbum and George @georgeswork, who followed my build!

    It was a wonderful trip!

    Cheers Aerobatic GB!

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    Erik Gjørup said 4 years ago:

    Slick one for the desktop Spiros!

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    Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:

    All geared up and ready to go, looks good Spiros, well done.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks again my friends @airbum and @Kalamazoo!