DenJuve Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) My latest build. Took me a little over 13 months to finish. Put some exta detailing on it but not as much as I could have. Also kept it rather clean as it is a relative new machine. Colors are those used by the BAF (Belgian Air Force) in the 80's ans I thought it would look beter in SEA colors then in the boring grey livery in which it will probably be deliverd somewhere in 2018/19. Its not a show stopper as there are a few booboo's when you look at it up close and personal. But I'm happy with it. That's it. Thanks for looking, Eric Juvyns Edited March 22, 2013 by DenJuve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daywalker Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I don't know what to say but... WOW!!! I have never seen one of these, thank you so much for sharing this work of art with us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B_Realistic Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 You did an excellent job on the A-400M. Like I said I doubt if BAF will paint the A-400M in SEA colors. Instead it will be a dull grey sheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 WOW shes a beauty what brand of paint did you use ? that paint job is wicked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Nice work! That's the first one I've seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Yeah that's wicked! Nice job bro. So much better than B.O.G! I have the same kit in the stash ready to go, but just no shelf space to put it once it's done. Oh well, one day when I can be bothered to put up shelves... Did you have any major build/fit issues with it? The only real complaints I've heard about it is the big gap where the wing assembly attaches to the body. There were others but I don't remember what they were. Thanks for posting your Grizzly! You don't see many of these on the boards - nice change from the usual F16s etc MH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivkulan Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Beautiful.. Did you scribe the panel lines?-9- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 You're right, the SEA-style camo does look pretty sweet on that plane! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DenJuve Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 THx everyone :D/> Did you have any major build/fit issues with it? The only real complaints I've heard about it is the big gap where the wing assembly attaches to the body. There were others but I don't remember what they were. Thanks for posting your Grizzly! You don't see many of these on the boards - nice change from the usual F16s etc MH Indeed the wing assembly has a relative big gap. But it is easy dealth with with some plasicard and CA glue. The biggest problem I had was how to paint such a big model. So I opted to paint the fuselage and wings separately and join them afterwards. If you want I can post some pics of this process. An other thing is that in my opinion the main landing gear is not strong enough. And then mostly the way the wheels are attached to the struts. FOr the the rest it's a relative enjoyable build. Beautiful.. Did you scribe the panel lines?-9- Nope, in my opinion this was not really necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Fantastic work!! Great colors!! Please post in progress pictures! :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Sir, That is one OUTSTANDING BEAUTIFULLY painted Grizzly. COOL!!! :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Indeed the wing assembly has a relative big gap. But it is easy dealth with with some plasicard and CA glue. The biggest problem I had was how to paint such a big model. So I opted to paint the fuselage and wings separately and join them afterwards. If you want I can post some pics of this process. An other thing is that in my opinion the main landing gear is not strong enough. And then mostly the way the wheels are attached to the struts. FOr the the rest it's a relative enjoyable build. Sorry for my delayed reply - I didn't realise you had replied. I'd love to see some in progress shots if you don't mind posting them here. I'm also interested to see what (if anything) you did to the interior. I looked at the metal landing gear that's available from scale master (or what ever they're called) but decided against it due to a large number of bad reviews about their products. However, if someone has a contrasting opinion, I'd like to hear it. Thanks again MH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 The finish is so nice on this that I'd LOVE to see some in progress shots. Is the camo masked or freehand? It has the beautiful consistency of a raised mask, but you may just be the world's best freehand airbrusher! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Great looking and nice camo work pictures are ace too rgds mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Impeccable paint finish and fine details! Very, very, nice work. :thumbsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I totally missed this when you fist posted it Eric, this is a great job. I am starting one soon and would also love to see some build pictures. SAC have released a white metal U/C for this kit which I have so I hope it is more suitable and stronger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Very Cool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yvesff Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Great job ! Admire your patience, 32 propeller blades .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DenJuve Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 By popular demand some (in two posts, there where more than I hought :whistle:/> ) in progress shots. The camo was painted feehand using model master paints. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DenJuve Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Part deux :coolio:/> That's it folks. Thx fo all the replies. They kind of motivate me to start an in progress post of my curent project. But on the other hand, I'm a lazzy basterd, so it probably won't happen. Happy modelling, Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Freakin GREAT! I've got the kit. Great model. Great subject. Yours is the best I've seen on the internet....by FAR! THanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Turbine Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 WOW! That is one beautiful lady! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Outstanding! That is a sharp looking model. Great airbrush work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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