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Offline KitRookie37

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Hi,
Last from the bench. Started in 2014, left aside for a long time, I finished it a few days ago.
I built a Pfalz DXII (in 2014 too) in the spirit of the famous movie : Hell's Angels from Howard Hugues. I took over the decoration of the Smithsonian one :
https://www.si.edu/object/pfalz-dxii%3Anasm_A19540015000


My project, at this time, was also to represent the plane which took the aerial scenes, here :

So, my interpretation of this plane which, because of its function, had to be more then visible to all the others :












For rookies, I recommend the movie Aviator which gives a fairly good idea of the shooting conditions.
Best regards.
Alain.
« Last Edit: July 07, 2022, 12:02:11 AM by KitRookie37 »
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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2022, 03:45:22 AM »
Nice one, Alain.
That's certainly the most way-out Brisfit I've ever seen!
Excellent modelling, especially the hint of the roundels under the technicolour top-coat.
Are you going to do Squadrons of fake fokkers to be filmed by it?
Cheers
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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2022, 09:05:50 AM »
That is a superb model. The camera equipment is first class - how did you scratch built it? The finish is very realistic - the worn fabric effect with the shadow roundels is very well done.

A mini-masterpiece.

Stephen.

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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2022, 11:34:50 AM »
totally rad.

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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2022, 05:31:14 PM »
Ooooh, yess, I like it!
Wil you show your Brisfit together with your Pfalz D.XII, please, Alain?

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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2022, 12:56:45 AM »
I can't add anything here that others have not said, just outstanding on every level sir.

WD

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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2022, 01:13:56 AM »
Terrific Theme executed to perfection! Gorgeous build!!
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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2022, 02:53:34 AM »
Hi,
Thanks a lot for your kind words. I'm going to take a "family" picture soon. The camera is scratched with parts of Evergreen and a ball bearing cage of the right diameter. I don't think to keep on working on this movie's planes any more. I was away from modeling the last four years because I passed a Master in History and I began participate as a volunteer on archeological excavations.
Have a good evening.
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Alain.
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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2022, 04:59:20 AM »
Beautiful build, Alain  :o
Well done!!

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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2022, 04:14:23 PM »
Hi Bob,
You can see your eyelets and your buckles on the Bristol.  ;)
Best regards.
Alain.
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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2022, 07:13:13 PM »
Well that's certainly a different Brisfit marking!

Astounding work

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Dave
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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2022, 12:09:01 PM »
An incredible build. It's nice to see something so different. I will take your advice and watch the movie Aviator.

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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2022, 08:15:05 PM »
It is the most unusual Biff I have ever seen. And finely finished. Congratulations.
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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2022, 11:17:51 AM »
How wonderful! And as a Howard Hughes fan this really tickles my fancy. Beautifully done!!
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Re: Bristol Fighter 1/32, Hell's Angels theme.
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2022, 09:49:58 PM »
Hi,
More thanks for your kind words. They are most appreciated.  :)
Best regards.
Alain.
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