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                        Pierre's A380 - 24 Feb. (7 pics)

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Pierre's A380 - 24 Feb. (7 pics)
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:17 AM
                        This is my first post here, although I've been a FSM fanatic reader for many years Smile [:)]
                        Here is a short introduction to my current project: a huge 1/144 scale A380, with some personal enhancements:
                        - illuminated, scratch-built cockpit
                        - illuminated cabin lights
                        - powerful landing lights
                        - carrier flag lights
                        - brass landing gear
                        and much more.
                        Hope you enjoy the photos,
                        Pierre















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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:26 AM
                        Welcome to the forum, Pierre !

                        Great work in such a small scale (or any other scale, for that matter !) How did you do the instruments in the cockpit? I like the inclusion of the match with the landing gear to give an idea of scale. Well done !
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:45 AM
                        To quote Michael Palin in 'A fish called Wanda': "You're mad.."

                        Seriously talented, my hat is off to you.
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                        shrikes
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Manila, Philippines
                        Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 8:54 AM
                        "you may have seen a housefly, maybe even a horsefly, but you ain't never seen a..." cockpit like that! How did you do that?!? and what grade are your glassses?

                        Oh, and welcome to the forums, Pierre! What a way to make an entrance! Big Smile [:D]
                        Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:24 AM
                        Welcome, Pierre!
                        Looking great so far!
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 10:49 AM
                        After viewing these pics and those of Pierre's F-4 , I think I just may toss out all my kits, paints, reference books, ect. and kick the dog. Didn't think one could buy a strobe light that small, any one know where can I pick some up at?
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                        Vautour
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Canada
                        Posted by Vautour on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:04 AM
                        Outstanding, inspirational, mere words cannot fully describe your talents.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:29 AM
                        Cant wait to see it finished but I don't think pics are going to do it justice.
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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:40 AM
                        wow. i agree wth shrikes what an enterance. did you use fiber optics?

                        joe

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:56 AM
                        Mon Dieu! C'est impossible!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 8:34 PM
                        Awesome work Pierre.....Do they have modeling school where you are from?? 'cause I need to attend!!
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                        stinger
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Everywhere
                        Posted by stinger on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:49 PM
                        What an incredible display of talent! Fiber optics, resin casting (or so it appears), metal working, and electronics!

                        You are one very fine modeler, Pierre. Congratulations!

                        And thank you for showing us all just how far this hobby can be taken.

                        Truly inspiring!

                        Stinger

                        May an Angel be your wingman, and the Sun be always at your six

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                        Quagmyre
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: and just won't go away.
                        Posted by Quagmyre on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 10:11 PM
                        [:0]


                        Current and Subsequent Projects:
                        1/48 scale Tamiya P-47 "Razorback" - Complete
                        1/48 scale Testors/Lone Star Models PT-22 Recruit - 20% Complete 
                        1/48 scale Monogram C-47 Skytrain - Not Started

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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:22 PM
                        Pierre, you are truly an artist!
                        What a magnificent piece of work....

                        Regards, Dan

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 11:23 AM
                        Thanks for the compliments. I love them Smile [:)] To give a quick answer to some of the questions:
                        - yes, I used fibre optics.
                        - the strobe diode is regular stuff that can be found in any electronics store
                        As for the Phantom, I might contribute with a "how-t" article in FSM, about the fibre-optic stuff.
                        How do you feel about the idea?
                        Cheers,
                        Pierre
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                        Lufbery
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Harrisburg, PA
                        Posted by Lufbery on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 12:17 PM
                        Pierre,

                        I think any article you write for FSM will be exceptionally well-recieved.

                        Warm regards,

                        -Drew

                        Build what you like; like what you build.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:15 PM
                        Pierre,

                        Welcome to FSM. I've been enjoying your pics/progress on ARC for quite a while now. The guys here are in for a real treat!!

                        Murray
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                        jridge
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: West Des Moines, IA USA
                        Posted by jridge on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:38 PM
                        Please send me the match. I'm going to burn my stuff with it....

                        Jeeeez, great work!
                        Jim The fate of the Chambermaid http://30thbg.1hwy.com/38thBS.html
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 7:36 PM
                        beau·ti·ful ( P ) Pronunciation Key (byt-fl)
                        adj.
                        Having qualities that delight the senses, especially the sense of sight.
                        Excellent; wonderful.

                        I don't what else to say about it... very impressive. It's nice to see something inside of an airliner. I think that it would be great to see your article in FSM.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:34 PM
                        Pierre:

                        Welcome to FSM. You have done such a wonderful job on that A380. And just to think that it is in 1/144 scale. WOW.

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