Pierre's A380 - 24 Feb. (7 pics) - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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Anonymous

Member since
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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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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fightnjoe

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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

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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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 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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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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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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Anonymous

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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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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

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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