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OFFICIAL: R.A. Co-Belligerent A.F. Campaign
BoiseBlade
#523
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Idaho, United States
Joined: February 28, 2014
KitMaker: 342 posts
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Posted: Sunday, April 09, 2017 - 08:59 PM UTC
Chris/Gary,

Thanks guys for the nice words. This was a fun build I got a lot of ideas for my next Italian A/C from the other builds here.

Although, Maybe we need an ANZAC campaign next.
iflytb20
#501
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Kerala, India / भारत
Joined: August 25, 2009
KitMaker: 292 posts
AeroScale: 194 posts
Posted: Monday, April 10, 2017 - 02:05 AM UTC



Finally managed to get some paint on the Sparrow. I'm not really happy with the camouflage. Wanted a more narrower stripes but this was the best I could manage with my skill level. Guess I need more practice. Hope to finish it in the next few days.

Cheers
GazzaS
#424
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Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 10, 2017 - 04:00 AM UTC
Still,
It loos pretty cool.

Gaz
LinusB
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Western Australia, Australia
Joined: March 21, 2016
KitMaker: 247 posts
AeroScale: 105 posts
Posted: Monday, April 10, 2017 - 04:16 AM UTC

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Chris/Gary,

Thanks guys for the nice words. This was a fun build I got a lot of ideas for my next Italian A/C from the other builds here.

Although, Maybe we need an ANZAC campaign next.


Hey Jeff I love the finish on it, great looking aircraft.

ANZAC build would be great (ANZAC day is actually in two weeks time).

Raj that camo looks great to me. Its going to be a nice looking bird when its finished.
BoiseBlade
#523
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Idaho, United States
Joined: February 28, 2014
KitMaker: 342 posts
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Posted: Monday, April 10, 2017 - 06:11 AM UTC
Raj,

Not sure why you wanted thinner stripes. That looks really good and pretty much inline with BW pics of A/C with that specific scheme.

It looks great! Can not wait to see finish product.
Your skill set is good, don't sell yourself short.
c4willy
#305
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: February 01, 2006
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 01:04 AM UTC
Raj I agree with every bodies summation great looking camo job! Skill set looks to be just fine in my book! I've looked at various pics of this camo scheme and I must agree with Jeff it looks quite authentic. So while it may not have been what you were trying for it certainly works for me.
iflytb20
#501
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Kerala, India / भारत
Joined: August 25, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 11:25 PM UTC

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Still,
It loos pretty cool.



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Raj that camo looks great to me. Its going to be a nice looking bird when its finished.



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Raj,

Not sure why you wanted thinner stripes. That looks really good and pretty much inline with BW pics of A/C with that specific scheme.

It looks great! Can not wait to see finish product.
Your skill set is good, don't sell yourself short.



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Raj I agree with every bodies summation great looking camo job! Skill set looks to be just fine in my book! I've looked at various pics of this camo scheme and I must agree with Jeff it looks quite authentic. So while it may not have been what you were trying for it certainly works for me.


Gents

Thank you so much for your kind words. I was using the Osprey book for reference and the was trying .....



..... for this camo. That's where the desire for thinner stripes came in. But now this one has grown on me and I'm pretty chuffed about the finish. I finally figured out how to use my double action AB as a double action AB

Hope to finish it in the next few days. And this new found confidence (counting chickens a bit early perhaps) wants me to try new camouflages that I used to steer clear of earlier. Though I was contemplating using the reset device earlier, now I'm glad I hung in there

Please stay tuned for more updates.

Cheers
c4willy
#305
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: February 01, 2006
KitMaker: 1,673 posts
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Posted: Saturday, April 15, 2017 - 07:04 AM UTC
Alright gentlemen we're in the home stretch now just two weeks left to go. If you've completed your build please ensure you have a couple of pics of it up in the campaign gallery to ensure you're awarded your ribbon. For those of you nearing completion I have no doubt you'll get it done in time!
iflytb20
#501
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Kerala, India / भारत
Joined: August 25, 2009
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AeroScale: 194 posts
Posted: Friday, April 21, 2017 - 11:47 PM UTC
And I'm done.....







Thanks a lot for the wonderful campaign. I really learned a lot while participating and look forward to see you all in other GBs. Cheers
c4willy
#305
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: February 01, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 03:21 AM UTC
Fantastic work Raj! You've done the old Airfix kit proud! While the camo might not have been what you were after it look just awesome. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and that you feel that the campaign was successful. I look forward to seeing you in my campaigns in the future.
GazzaS
#424
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Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
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Posted: Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 03:37 AM UTC
Raj,
Sweet looking SM 79! That paint scheme just looks awesome!

Gaz
c4willy
#305
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Friday, April 28, 2017 - 01:35 AM UTC
Just a couple of days left gentlemen if you haven't got pics in the gallery of your finished kits please do so. Ribbons will be awarded by the admin team to those who qualify and it's been a fun campaign with some great kits thanks to all who participated.
c4willy
#305
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 12:47 AM UTC
Well we've come to the end! My thanks to all who participated it's been a blast with some really interesting choices of Camo. It's been my pleasure to lead this campaign and I look forward to seeing you all in any others I might lead, happy modelling!
BoiseBlade
#523
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Idaho, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 01:20 AM UTC
Thanks Chris,
Great Campaign

Forza Italia!
LinusB
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Western Australia, Australia
Joined: March 21, 2016
KitMaker: 247 posts
AeroScale: 105 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 01:47 AM UTC
Thanks Chris. Great builds everyone.
GazzaS
#424
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Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 01:47 AM UTC
Chris,
Thanks for hosting this great campaign!

Gaz
c4willy
#305
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: February 01, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 12:40 PM UTC
Jeff, Linus, Gaz it's been my pleasure.
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