The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019

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The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 16, 2019 23:07:35 GMT Boots likes this

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Post by dukemaddog on Jan 16, 2019 23:07:35 GMT

Well, on the first day of a new year I actually finished a Shelf Queen of four years. This beastie fought me like the Boeing 737 did but I am more thrilled with the finish of this model that the other. As I promised in my Manufacturing Thread, here is the finished pics.

I present to you my first model of 2019, the Heller 1/72 scale C-118 transport plane:

It feels good to start the year with this thing out of what's left of my hair. Unlike the Boeing, I think I'll be taking this to contests. It most likely won't place, but it's gonna look great on the tables!

Thanks all for looking in, comments are welcome!

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 12,498 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 17, 2019 3:15:41 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Jan 17, 2019 3:15:41 GMT Striking build, indeed, and love the finish. Those were such beautiful aircraft. Best wishes, Ian
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CarlRF Plastic Connoisseur Posts: 1,274 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f1f7"}	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 17, 2019 4:16:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CarlRF on Jan 17, 2019 4:16:43 GMT Beautiful build Duke , It should do well at a contest .

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,319 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 17, 2019 8:14:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 17, 2019 8:14:28 GMT That looks super mate

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 24,655 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 17, 2019 11:48:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Jan 17, 2019 11:48:17 GMT That is awesome Mark

Boots Administrator Posts: 18,688 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 17, 2019 16:15:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Jan 17, 2019 16:15:48 GMT Lovely work there Mark..............she is a beauty for sure
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The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 17, 2019 19:16:16 GMT

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Post by dukemaddog on Jan 17, 2019 19:16:16 GMT

Thanks for the fantastic compliments guys!

Ian, I agree, there's just something really eye appealing about these aircraft.

Thanks Carl! We'll find out with the first one this weekend. Regardless, I'm thrilled with the look of this bird.

Thanks again for all the great compliments!

Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 8,071 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"}	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 17, 2019 19:18:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on Jan 17, 2019 19:18:27 GMT Very nice
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dukemaddog Modelling Maverick Posts: 3,863	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 18, 2019 22:20:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dukemaddog on Jan 18, 2019 22:20:37 GMT Thanks Robbo! I think this is one of the best large planes I've done in quite some time.

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,364 Mini profile background: black	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 19, 2019 16:41:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Jan 19, 2019 16:41:44 GMT That’s quite a start to the year Duke
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dukemaddog Modelling Maverick Posts: 3,863	The Duke's First Completed Model of 2019 Jan 21, 2019 0:24:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dukemaddog on Jan 21, 2019 0:24:38 GMT Thanks Steve! Yeah, I'm very happy with this first one.

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