1/48 Revell Rafale M 

by Asif Ali Akbar

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Hello everyone, this is my first submission to Aircraft Resource Center. I have not been in plastic modeling very long. All this time I have been observing different techniques that people used to finish their models. Also, the "tips & tools" section helped me A LOT!! Well, I bought this model a while ago and it took me a long time to finish this model due to time constraints. I was looking for the "B" version of Rafale, but couldn't find one in this scale, so I settled for "M" version. The model is built straight out of the box. The only problem I faced was the exact federal standard paint used on the real Rafale because the kit doesn't guide through all that. I contacted other people who have built this model before and sought their guidance in paint selection & I am pleased with the result.  

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The fit of the parts of this model was excellent, with minimal usage of putty. Also this was my first experience with an airbrush.

For weathering, I referred to the "tips & tools" section which is a great help. All it took me was to mix the powder dust of black pastel with liquid soap and spread it all over the panel lines and rivets. Once dried, remove excess blackness with a damp cotton bud. Once done with this process took lead pencil powder dust on a fine paint brush and stroke it on the model where you want hinge weathering and worn look. This greatly enhances the weathering effect.

ASIF

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Photos and text © by Asif Ali Akbar