Stikpusher Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 So here we have my latest completion- Heller’s Etendard IV M in 1/48. Let’s just say that this kit was challenging. The front of the fuselage was warped around the intake areas, the plastic quite brittle, and the fit in some other areas less than ideal. She fought me more and more as I neared the finish line, but in the end I did complete this bird. Using the kit decals, and some scavenged from an Etendard IV P in my stash I was able to finish this in the scheme worn in the mid 80’s, using some Xtracolor enamel on the topside and Tamiya acrylics on the undersides. It has lots of little flaws due to various things that happened along the way, but I am quite happy to get this one finished and onto my display shelf. Thanks for looking, comments and critiques are welcomed 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF211 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Carlos.....THAT IS STUNNING! Well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Very sharp looking build! The result belies the problems you mentioned. Congrats on persevering to a great looking end! Gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Super looking build Carlos. Just enough weathering. Really like the paint job. The base really sets it off. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Carlos, your model looks amazing, no real sign of any issues whatsoever. Stunning job! I can only hope any future Etendard for my French forces will look that great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stikpusher Posted February 2 Author Report Share Posted February 2 Keith, Gil, Chris, and Mark, thank you one and all guys. I do appreciate your kind comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShutterAce Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Dassault built some beauties back in the day. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stikpusher Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 Thank you Jim! I’m with you on appreciation of Dassault designs. Now if I can find an affordable 1/48 Super Mystere 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbeach84 Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 I must agree with the other comments, congrats on "slaying the dragon" so nicely! Kind regards, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stikpusher Posted June 1 Author Report Share Posted June 1 Thank you Robert. The Heller Dragon can be slain! 😉 Seriously though, they do make some great subjects that just need a little help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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