Otisaq Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) Hello, i would like show you my last finished model. Its Rafale B in 1/48 from Hobbyboss. Its out of box, because, nobody makes any aftermarkets. Have a nice day ! :-) Edited February 23, 2010 by Otisaq Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otisaq Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 and my favourite photos: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Two Mikes Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 HOLY COW!!! That is the best Rafale I have seen built!! The paint is amazing and I love the subtle weathering. How did you do the exhausts? They look spot on. So, what Rafale parts would you like to see? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Great looking Rafale. Love the finish on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Impressive. Did you add the rivet details, or were they already on the model? If they already existed, did you deepen them or did you leave them as they were? It's very interesting that many of the modelers from the Czech Republic are insanely talented. A lot of after-market companies as well, right? I guess this hobby is huge over there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Love the Rafale. Looks fantastic. Is it one of the 1/48 kits? One of the too many kits I am doing right now is the HB 1/72 Rafale C. It is a great looking airplane and I think you have done it great justice with your build. Way better than I can do, that's for sure. Thanks for the motivation! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 What a beauty! :D Outstanding job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-1 Nut Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Absolutely beautiful. Now there's another darn kit I have to buy!! JED Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I agree with Mike....the attention to detail is outstanding...I've never seen exhausts look that great, they even rival the AM kids products. Overall that is simply a very GREAT build...just IMHO, Trophy class to say the least!!!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 HOLY COW!!!That is the best Rafale I have seen built!! The paint is amazing and I love the subtle weathering. How did you do the exhausts? They look spot on. So, what Rafale parts would you like to see? Awesome build Otisaq. And RE: Mike - A cockpit or at least seats would be good...maybe exhausts. Skyraider Models already does flare dispensers and a couple of other small add-ons I think...IIRC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caleddin Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 This is my first post ever in this forum and I can only say that this Rafale is a masterpiece. I'm less than a beginner and I realize that you have reached such a level of perfection that now I fell so inspired to keep working in this hobby. Thank you very much for sharing your job. Congratulations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I have the same kit... after to see your RAFALE, I have to build mine, you are an ispiration.... Greetings from Lima - PERU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Gorgeous work! Who needs aftermarket? The finish, by the way, is just perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonB Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Very nice and inspirational. I have one of the Revell kits about 80 percent finished, this might motivate me to finish it. Great job. Mike, about the biggest thing the Rafale kits could use are the intakes, not only because the kit intakes go to nowhere, but there are some details on the real ones that can be seen from the outside, like a small area of the sawtooth RAM coating on the bottom of the inside surface, and what may be an inlet of some sort on the bottom as well. Anthony Wolfpack Designs does Rafale upgrades, including the dispensers and in service production upgrades. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Amazing finish! Beautiful. Yes, Jason B is right. Wolfpack does some nice upgrades for the Rafale. Im just waiting for a nice tigermeet decals for this...that is if somebody would make one. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Excellent workmanship ... I love that paint scheme, you did it beautifully .... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Froggy Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Wow, the Rafale is superb, congratulations!!! Amazing finish! Beautiful. Yes, Jason B is right. Wolfpack does some nice upgrades for the Rafale. Im just waiting for a nice tigermeet decals for this...that is if somebody would make one.Eric Actually Revell reissued the Rafale B updated to the F2 standard and with a Tiger Meet Decal Sheet. There is also a Model Alliance decal sheet with an Arctic Meet livery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otisaq Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thank you for all comments ! :-) Yes, i agree, seats should be better. I know, that some parts makes wolfspack, but i heard, that its not perfect. Besides, this one B-01 is prototype. I think, new released revell is better than HB, but, i get this one free...so...you know..:-) Exhaust: First airbrushed with GSI Mr.SUPER METALLIC COLOR SM01 - silver, after that i add in silver colour little black, for darker colour, and i sprayed some little shadows. And for finish, wash with oil colours (Mig abtailung) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otisaq Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Janissary: i add rivets only on wings. Fuselage, tail etc. was rivered by Chinese workers in Hobbyboss factory Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Very nice finish and detail. Well done! :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jomamoce Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Beautifully done ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyraider Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Its out of box, because, nobody makes any aftermarkets. Nice bird, but well... nobody??? www.smds.ws Kind regards skyraider Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otisaq Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 No offence, but for example, resin seat doesnt look better than from box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16rhs Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Very nice painted and weathered Rafale! Congrats!!!! Panos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
omar Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 It is totally amazing, great work :wub: Looks like Hobbyboss did a good tooling also, painting and weathering is extraordinary. I wonder if 1/72 scale will be available also from Hobbyboss anywhere in our near future? Best Omer ERKMEN From Turkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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