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TimJ · Posted: Mon 06 Apr 2009 16:33 pm Post subject:

I will be building a Fouga Magister I picked up at Cosford yesterday as I can't remember ever seeing one built up. It looks a nice little kit and won't take up much room. If I have time, another forgotten jet may make an appearance.
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TimJ · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 16:29 pm Post subject:

As the start date approaches, its time for some pictures.

Here's the box and decals

instructions

and sprues.

As you can see there are lots of rather small parts. I can hear the carpet monster licking its lips already.

The fuselage reminds me of a drop tank with a cockpit more than an aircraft.

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Ratch · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 16:51 pm Post subject:

Which scheme will you be doing

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Vostoc7 · Green Star Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 489 Location: UK

Great choice Tim, never seen one built either, nice one Clapping

the tail design of this kit inspired me for the tails of my last 2 what-ifs

MacTeagle · Posted: Wed 08 Apr 2009 21:35 pm Post subject:

I'd never even heard of this! I'm looking forward to seeing it.
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TimJ · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 15:51 pm Post subject:

Badwolf · Posted: Thu 09 Apr 2009 21:21 pm Post subject:

I've never seen one of these built up either. This will be a very interesting build to follow.

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XN923 · Bronze Star Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 1176

Beautiful aircraft. I saw one displaying at Biggin Hill a couple of years ago for the Belgian AF display team's final season with the Magister. I remember seeing it heading towards me and thinking 'that's a bit fast for take-off... oh, it's actually flying' - along the runway, trailing smoke and, I swear, closer to the ground than most aircraft are when taxiing!

So really looking forward to this build, the Magister is a real favourite.

Ratch · Posted: Mon 27 Apr 2009 14:34 pm Post subject:

TimJ · Posted: Mon 27 Apr 2009 15:50 pm Post subject:

I've decided to go with the Patrouille de France as I have a Matchbox Alpha Jet in the stash with Patrouille de France markings to go with it.
I've made a start on the cockpit and should have some pics soon.

Ratch, I see you're keeping everyone on their toes for this GB. No slacking!

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 27 Apr 2009 16:47 pm Post subject:

TimJ · Posted: Fri 15 May 2009 16:23 pm Post subject:

Apologies for the lack of progress but hopfully things will soon begin to pick up. So far I've painted the cockpit interior and added the instrument panels.

I would have posted sooner but until I dicovered the zoom on my camera yesterday I couldn't get a decent picture as it's so small.
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jhl1908 · Posted: Fri 15 May 2009 22:01 pm Post subject:

Great choice of model.

Funny enough, when the Fouga Magister first came out, I was in my early teens,
and considered it as one of the most boring airplane models I ever saw.
Now, so many years later, I actually want one, and will certainly buy one if I see one at a fair price.

Jesper.
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thomasweir · Posted: Sat 16 May 2009 18:42 pm Post subject:

Good painting of the cockpit tub Tim

TimJ · Posted: Fri 22 May 2009 16:11 pm Post subject:

Some progress over the last week has seen the fuselage assembled and Pierre and Rene on board. Pilot

The fit was good but as ever a little sanding will be required.
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thomasweir · Posted: Fri 22 May 2009 18:31 pm Post subject:

Looking great

Ratch · Posted: Fri 22 May 2009 19:12 pm Post subject:

Good work Tim

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Badwolf · Posted: Fri 22 May 2009 21:14 pm Post subject:

Coming together well.

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 01 Jun 2009 19:53 pm Post subject:

Any news

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