Giovanni Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Hello! Some smoke and dirt effects were added while working on the undercarriage. I used oils tor them: it was time for the canopy to be glued in position at this point but before doing so I foud some time to prepare an helmet and oxygen mask: Some adaption work was needed to accomodate the canopy correctly to the airframe. But all went right in the end: At this moment I could feel the taste of the finished model with just the speedbrake and some minor bits missing: Giovanni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giovanni Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Hello friends, I finally placed the speedbrakes and their actuators and added some minor detail on the parachute housing: While waiting for all to get dried I started working on a simple stand: Added some extra detail to the speedbrakes: And finally the detailed helmet, iff, tacan, alpha probe antennas... ... I cannot belive... the finished model! Hope You enjoy it! I will post some picture later on the "finished models" page. For the italian frends leaving nearby it will be visible in Padova at the "Più piccoli del vero 2022" event from 30th of April to 8th of May c/o "Cattedrale" ex macello Via A. Cornaro nr. 1 Padova. I will be there on 8th of May for the closure of the event. Giovanni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Giovanni, this is the best Delta Dagger I ever seen!!!! I love and enjoyed evry aspect of this build. Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Very nice and accurate build, great result! Well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 That's such magnificent and inspiring work, Giovanni; thank you for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Great job! I will keep this for good results in the future. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giovanni Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 On 4/24/2022 at 8:03 AM, kurnass77 said: Giovanni, this is the best Delta Dagger I ever seen!!!! I love and enjoyed evry aspect of this build. Gianni On 4/24/2022 at 9:37 PM, BastianD said: Very nice and accurate build, great result! Well done. On 4/24/2022 at 9:46 PM, cruiz said: That's such magnificent and inspiring work, Giovanni; thank you for sharing. 22 hours ago, Memphis said: Great job! I will keep this for good results in the future. 👍 Hello mates, thank You for your nice comments. I'm really happy You appreciate my job. And I'll be happy to see other f-102 here on Arc so I hope my build may be of inspiration or may help while building yours. I still have a pair on my bench partially built but this one really proved myself and I need a break. I have also started an Hasegawa F-4d some time ago. Let's see... Again thank You and happy moodeling! Giovanni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Absolutely gorgeous Giovanni! Bello! Bene, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 That is incredible! I can't believe it's 1/72 scale. ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuNo02100 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I would love to be able to finish my Deuce to this level, it’s truly awe inspiring but more than a tad bit intimidating. Every aspect of scale modeling is spot on, from construction to pairing to decals to the final finish applied. The corrections and scratch building alone make for a master class “how to.” Almost afraid to ask what is next! BW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giovanni Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) On 4/29/2022 at 5:50 PM, Mr.Happy said: Absolutely gorgeous Giovanni! Bello! Bene, Mr. Happy On 4/30/2022 at 4:39 PM, ALF18 said: That is incredible! I can't believe it's 1/72 scale. ALF On 4/30/2022 at 5:39 PM, BuNo02100 said: I would love to be able to finish my Deuce to this level, it’s truly awe inspiring but more than a tad bit intimidating. Every aspect of scale modeling is spot on, from construction to pairing to decals to the final finish applied. The corrections and scratch building alone make for a master class “how to.” Almost afraid to ask what is next! BW Thank You guys you're very very kind 😊 Edited May 7, 2022 by Giovanni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giovanni Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Hello, I won a "gold" at a scale modeling contest in Padova held by GMPAT on 8th of May. The organizers took the model this impressive picture that I'm delighted to share: https://www.gmpat.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/519-oro-cat-A-scaled.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Well deserved !!! 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Congratulations, Giovanni; well deserved! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giovanni Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 3 hours ago, habu2 said: Well deserved !!! 👍 28 minutes ago, cruiz said: Congratulations, Giovanni; well deserved! Thank You Cruiz Thank You Habu2 very kind of You! Giovanni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Giovanni, Congratulations on your Gold and very well earned. Your F-102 build was truly amazing. Arrivederci, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Great achievement, congratulations! Stunning bird is the result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 1 hour ago, BastianD said: Great achievement, congratulations! Stunning bird is the result. What he said! Just beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giovanni Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 3:28 PM, Mr.Happy said: Giovanni, Congratulations on your Gold and very well earned. Your F-102 build was truly amazing. Arrivederci, Mr. Happy 18 hours ago, BastianD said: Great achievement, congratulations! Stunning bird is the result. 17 hours ago, Dutch said: What he said! Just beautiful! Thank You guys for leaving your nice comments. This weekend I'm going to compete on another modeling contest. Then I'll have a stop to turn back to the bench for other projects! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davetur Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 4/24/2022 at 7:23 AM, Giovanni said: the finished model! Incredibly realistic! I particularly like the restrained weathering. I think that if you take a picture under natural sunlight, it will appear even better... if better is possible! Cheers Davide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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