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Offline Bolman

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A special project completed
« on: September 28, 2014, 03:07:13 PM »
Some who followed this elsewhere will recall the story behind this one. It is finally finished. Thanks to all of those who provided their support.







John

Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2014, 03:11:47 PM »
Magnificent!

Best wishes
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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2014, 03:25:35 PM »
She turned out beautifully, John!  Stunning paint work.  Sure glad I got to see her completed.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2014, 04:10:24 PM »
First time I have seen this particular model, absolutely amazing, well done John.

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2014, 08:20:59 PM »
It`s a magnificent looking Bregeut!! An extremely striking scheme!
Could you please write what is the scale and the kit`s manufacturer?
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Filip

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2014, 10:53:44 PM »
It`s a magnificent looking Bregeut!! An extremely striking scheme!
Could you please write what is the scale and the kit`s manufacturer?

My apologies, I should have included some details...

It is a 1/72 scale Breguet 14a by Pegasus.
All of the struts were hand made and have solid brass cores which extend through the wings.
All assembly joints where possible were reinforced with brass wire pins.
The twin lewis gun mount is a brass assembly by an after market company which I cant recall at the moment.
The decals are an old set from Blue Rider.
The paint scheme is all hand painted with brushes and the patterns were freelance and not planned out. The fuselage pattern was inspired by a photograph of a WW 2 plane.
The rigging is 2 lb test fishing line.

Thank you all for your kind remarks.

John
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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2014, 10:56:20 PM »
Blimey I wish I hadn't eaten those mushrooms.

Excellent paintwork

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2014, 10:56:26 PM »
John,
Great to see this one finished! The dazzle scheme turned out great! It was a pleasure to see this striking model unfold!!
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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2014, 12:09:12 AM »
Great work John, she's turned out beautifully. The Lewis/Scarff ring looks like the MiniWorld one....

Ian

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2014, 12:22:09 AM »
John,
    My first thought was "who makes a 1:32 Bregeut??" Simply magnificent, and much more so done in 1:72 Scale. Really unique scheme beautifully done, and a very spectacular model. Thanks for posting Her, and hopefully there's more of your work to see in future?!
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2014, 01:34:26 AM »
Great work John, she's turned out beautifully. The Lewis/Scarff ring looks like the MiniWorld one....

Ian

Yes, it is. Thanks Ian

John

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2014, 01:37:56 AM »
John,
    My first thought was "who makes a 1:32 Bregeut??" Simply magnificent, and much more so done in 1:72 Scale. Really unique scheme beautifully done, and a very spectacular model. Thanks for posting Her, and hopefully there's more of your work to see in future?!
Cheers,
Lance

Thanks Lance, as I am able to put the time back into modeling, I will definitely post more.


Again, thank you all for your kind remarks. I had feared this model would not be received well due to the out of the norm scheme.

John

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2014, 02:38:21 AM »
That's outstanding, especially for a 1/72 model! It looks for all the world like a 1/32.

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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2014, 04:07:21 AM »
Well that really is different!

Great job

Regards

Dave
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Re: A special project completed
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2014, 05:45:22 AM »
Holy Cow, John!  I've missed this one and man it turned out just great.

Thanks for the ride.  Now go relax ans slap a WNW Fe2b together.  ;)

Dan