Fouga CM175 Zephyr

[Roger]

Here is the next project, a pair of Fouga CM175 Zephyrs. This is the navalised version of the Fouga CM170 Magister.  The kits are Special Hobby, and the scale 1/72nd.  I'll be using Modelart decals for both kits.

The other model was a gift from my brother in law who delivered a new oven today.  It's a charity shop find from Whitby - he thought it was a bit complicated for him when he opened the box.  Looks like fun, and appears to be complete, so it is on the to do list (although don't get too excited - it's a big list!

No photos of progress yet - I've assembled both cockpits and undercoated them in Matt Black so the pictures don't work.  Hopefully I'll get some more paint on tomorrow.

Cheers for now,
Roger

[MSea]

Welcome to the "dark side" Roger - even if it is only on the list.

[Kiteman]

Noooooooo!!! Dont do it Roger!!! Build a plane out of it!

[MSea]

Don't let C3PO-Kiteman sway you Roger -- come over to the dark side.

[Roger]

Don't worry Kiteman, I'm not going anywhere!!

[bridlufc]

Ooh when I saw Fouga, I thought another aeroplane, possibly similar to the Magister, but it turns out to be just another boat.

Bridlufc

[Roger]

Never fear, we are talking Fouga - the naval version of the Fouga CM170 Magister.  Here are some photos of progress so far.
Roger

[Haddock]

Nice. All your work has a certain "finesse" to it, a joy to behold.
Haddock.

[Kiteman]

Very nice indeed. I too enjoy watching your builds.

[Roger]

Thanks Chaps.  Here are the wings glued together, not much cleaning up will be required here.  I have pushed the wings in place on one kit and they seem to be a good fit.

[Bigkev]

Looking good Roger,
I think we are all in for a treat with this build.
Bigkev

[Roger]

Major assembly all done.  I took these pictures to show how good the wing joins were - this was without any cleaning up.  The first two shots are of the top and bottom of one model after gluing.  Just to show this level of fit was no accident the third picture is of the other model, and the wings are just pushed in place without glue.  You have to say that Special Hobby have really raised their game, and I think they are right up there with the best now, with the new technology they are using.

Of course,two steps forward, one backward.  During assembly I have managed to break off and lose both arrestor hooks - doh! Shouldn't be too hard to replace.

Happy modelling,
Roger

[Kiteman]

Looking good.

[Wizzel]

Lovely detail for a 1/72.  I expected nothing less from you Roger 

I have a few of the older Special Hobby kits and they're impressive enough to look at though I haven't tried building them yet.  Are they something that may take a bit of thought and work?

[bridlufc]

Whats the plastic like to work with? It looks like the plastic from Amodel kits which is a bit soft

Bridlufc