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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: GAJouette on September 28, 2016, 01:48:46 PM
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Hello All,
Here's this years crop of off topic projects completed. I hope you enjoy them and as always any and all comments are welcome and much appreciated.
The First project for 2016 after a too long absence. This is an ancient Artiplast kit of the Reggiane RE-2000 in 1/48ish scale.I began this project just to see if I could build it at all. The original plan was to build her straight out of the box and nothing else. That didn't work out well though.Come to think of it I haven't build straight out of the box since I was a boy.
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Regia%20Aeronautica%20Aircraft/IMG_1809_zpszq4rfxdi.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Regia%20Aeronautica%20Aircraft/IMG_1809_zpszq4rfxdi.jpg.html)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Regia%20Aeronautica%20Aircraft/IMG_1806_zpsudd5wcwx.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Regia%20Aeronautica%20Aircraft/IMG_1806_zpsudd5wcwx.jpg.html)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Regia%20Aeronautica%20Aircraft/IMG_1807_zps1nxncdw0.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Regia%20Aeronautica%20Aircraft/IMG_1807_zps1nxncdw0.jpg.html)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Regia%20Aeronautica%20Aircraft/IMG_1669_zpsqu0wa69n.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Regia%20Aeronautica%20Aircraft/IMG_1669_zpsqu0wa69n.jpg.html)
The second completed project is an ID Models vacuform kit of a Macchi 202 in 1/32 scale. This project began in 2009 as part of a Vacuform GB on another forum.
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1910_zpsr4gsugpj.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1910_zpsr4gsugpj.jpg.html)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1912_zpsfoulcox8.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1912_zpsfoulcox8.jpg.html)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1928_zpsraopdbpa.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1928_zpsraopdbpa.jpg.html)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1929_zpszd3k1xlg.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1929_zpszd3k1xlg.jpg.html)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1919_zpspdnzbahe.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1919_zpspdnzbahe.jpg.html)
(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t342/GJouette/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1906_zps4lm7ds4x.jpg) (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/GJouette/media/Vacuform%20Group%20Build/IMG_1906_zps4lm7ds4x.jpg.html)
Thank you for having a look at this years off topic projects.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
PS: Feels so good to be back in the saddle again.
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A delight to both of these Gregory.
The subtle camouflage effect on the RE-2000 is very difficult to do & looks perfect on your build.
Equally well done with the vac-form. Frankly so many finished vac-form kits always look like… well… vac-forms but there’s not a hint of that on yours which looks as if it’s ready for take-off! The 202 is a lovely shape.
More import than building two great models - you’ve proved something to yourself & a vast ‘well done’ for that.
Regards
Russell
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Bravo, Gregory, the old skills are still there!
I particularly like the finish you have achieved on the vac-form Macchi 202, but they are both models to be proud about.
Best wishes
Nigel
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2 project finished and both italian!
well, that HAS to be re reason your mojo came back! ;)
I like the RE-2000 best! the campuflage is really top noch!
ciao
edo
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Both models are a testament to your superb modeling skills Gregory, you have not faulted over the years and still produce excellent models, well done.
Des.
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Superb models, Gregory! I have always had a liking for Italian
WWII aircraft and these specimens are just terrific!
I guess the modeling skills are like "riding a bike"...well done,
my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Excellent models, my old Friend!
The liveries are outstanding and the finish too
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so welcome back Gregory, i am glad to see those models and that you found the desire to build models again!
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Great to see you haven't lost your skills Gregory, they're both gorgeous! Welcome back and I look forward to seeing many more from your bench...
Ian
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Both models are superb! I think it must be a tough job to paint the Italian camouflage.
Well done Gregory!
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Excellent work Gregory!
Mark
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Two lovely Italians. Great camouflage application, a pleasure to behold. Congratulations, Gregory!
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"More import than building two great models - you’ve proved something to yourself & a vast ‘well done’ for that.
Regards
Russell "
Russell,
I very much appreciate your kindly comments my old friend. You the nail on the head perfectly on the quoted comment above too. Now I have few doubts about whether or not I can still build. Thank You again .
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Both models are a testament to your superb modeling skills Gregory, you have not faulted over the years and still produce excellent models, well done.
Des.
Des,
Coming from you I take that as a supreme compliment my old friend. Thank you very very much Des.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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2 project finished and both italian!
well, that HAS to be re reason your mojo came back! ;)
I like the RE-2000 best! the campuflage is really top noch!
ciao
edo
Edo,
Great to hear from you my old friend. I very much appreciate your kindly comments. I have a real thing for Italian aircraft so choosing two Italian project just seemed to be the natural thing to do. I glad you like the RE-2000 and her camouflage.Funny thing though the camouflage outcome was a happy accident. I fouled up the original three tone camouflage in my opinion so I covered it with diluted yellow #3 as was done to the real thing to tone down the finish.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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To All,
My deepest thanks to everyone of you. This has always been why I hold this forum and its member in such high esteem. One and all are very much appreciated.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Oh, my, Gregory! You most definitely are back! Both are magnificent, but that vac 202 is really impressive! The camo on both are superbly executed. Very well done, my old friend.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hey Gregory!
sometimes great results come from the unexpected! But I think that what you obtained is more due to your wisdom than luck!
Anyway it tourned out great
ciao
Edo
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Excellent to see that you have taken up modelling again. And for a start with two brilliant models!
Thumbs up and I'm hoping for more.
regards,
Ivo
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Sorry I am a bit late with my comments Gregory! Your 202 just blows me away! I have seen those Combat Models vacs and for you to get such gorgeous and detailed results is a testament to your skills! As for the Artiplast kit pretty much the same statement applies 8) Congrats on finishing both to such a high standard!
RAGIII
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very nice Gregory! The 1/48 is a real looker, and to have picked up the 202 vac kit and re-immersed your self in the build and finished it to such a high level speaks volumes. Very good to see your work again.
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Magnificent subjects and models.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Oh, my, Gregory! You most definitely are back! Both are magnificent, but that vac 202 is really impressive! The camo on both are superbly executed. Very well done, my old friend.
Cheers,
Bud
Bud,
Much appreciated my old friend. Glad you liked my Italian birds. I kind of wish I'd kept track of the hours spent on the Macchi but whatever the figure was it was well worth the effort to me personally.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Hey Gregory!
sometimes great results come from the unexpected! But I think that what you obtained is more due to your wisdom than luck!
Anyway it tourned out great
ciao
Edo
Edo,
I believe you may be on to something there my old friend. Thank you Edo.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Ivo,Rick and Mike .
Many thanks fella's.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Magnificent subjects and models.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Giuseppe,
Many thanks my friend. There are more 1/32 scale Italian project planned and one new project already begun for the Special Hobby 1/32 scale Fiat G-50bis. I'm also strongly considering ordering Combat Models vacuform Breda BA-64 also in 1/32 scale.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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I missed this up to now, Gregory! But catching up with these gorgeous models is a real treat, some superb modelling, my Friend! The 202 is my favourite... lovely paint scheme! Regards, Marc
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Marc,
Thank you my old friend. Much appreciated too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Hi Gregory,
somehow I missed this thread before.
I have to say I am really impressed, both builds show excellent modelling skills!
My hats off to your skills with airbrush, the italian camouflage is very difficult to reproduce on a model and you did a first class job on that!
Cheers
Ondra
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Well done, always good to see someone ..."get back to the bench"... and do well after a long time "away".
Ed
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What a lovely pair! Interesting subjects and superbly finished.
Must try and get back to my bench at some point.
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Sorry Gregory that I too have missed this until now. Two super builds - and the camouflage really sets them off. Those eItalian schemes are a nightmare to paint - I never really succeeded in getting them right on my models, but you have on both of your models. There can be no doubt that your old skills have returned - and hopefully we will be able to gaze on some more of your mini-masterpieces in the future.
Stephen.
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Whoa Gregory, just stumbled on this -- love these. If I weren't building ww1 a/c I'd be building Regia Aeronautica. I'm crazy about the C.202 and your vac rendition is awesome.
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Greg,
Like Bo I just viewed this for the first time, don't know how I missed it earlier. Really nicely done on both however the 202 is one of my all time favorites, that is just spectacular! You certainly haven't lost your touch with plastic, lovely work and nice to see you busy again!
Cheers Old Friend!
Lance
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Guys'
Thank you for all your kind remarks on my 2016 Regia Aeronautic projects. Maybe I'm not the only one with a Macchi 202 thing after all.Very much appreciate you all.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette