Modelling time has been very thin on the ground over the last few months, so instead of a new build, I have taken the opportunity to update a previous build.
Back in 2009, I built two RN FOST Dauphin helicopters based on the Matchbox/Revell kit, one in the original red Bond Helicopters scheme, and one in the updated blue scheme that had just been introduced. I was never happy with the colour of the blue one, but after 3 different colours had been applied, I felt that a fourth risked really messing up what had been a very satisfying build. However, I have now grasped the bull by the horns, so to speak, and repainted it in a more credible attempt at Royal Blue!
The kit itself underwent a number of scratch changes, including new undercarriage fairings, various antennae and a new starboard cabin door. Decals came from the spares box.
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1/72 RN Dauphin - Update
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Re: 1/72 RN Dauphin - Update
Both stunning builds. Superb work.
All the best.
Greg
All the best.
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Excellent work Fred; both look very sharp indeed
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Re: 1/72 RN Dauphin - Update
Nice work Fred but one important bit of information is missing. What did you use for the new Royal Blue?
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Re: 1/72 RN Dauphin - Update
Terrific work Fred.
Besting 60 years of mediocre building of average kits in the stand off scale
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HUmbrol 104. In fact this was the first colour I used in 2009, but it didn't look right then.
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Re: 1/72 RN Dauphin - Update
Both are most attractive models.
Not something you see every day!
Cheers,
David
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Re: 1/72 RN Dauphin - Update
Those are rather smart.
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Re: 1/72 RN Dauphin - Update
Nice, both of them look stunning.