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| Category: | Aircraft - Jets
Aircraft - Jets |
| Used from: | 1986-Now |
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| Manufacturer: |  Dassault |
| Model: | Rafale |
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LE RAFALELes matériels de l'armée de l'air et de l'aeronavale Nr. 16
Frédéric Lert
2016
Dassault RafaleLes Materiels de L'Armee de L'Air et de l'Aéronavale Nr. 16
Frédéric Lert
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Jérôme Chapelle added a new project.
Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)
Jérôme Chapelle Built straight from the box, just a few home made improvements on the ejection seat.
16. May, 19:33
Søren Thuesen added a new project.
Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)Flottille 11F
27 | NATO Tiger Meet - Schleswig-Jagel
June 2014 |
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Søren Thuesen added a new project.
Dassault Rafale C Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 5/330 Côte d'Argent
118-EF | NATO Tiger Meet 2012 - BA 118 Mont-de-Marsan
2012 | grey, Tiger black white
Marc added a new project.
Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)
Roland Gunslinger added a new project.
Dassault Rafale C Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)Centre d'essais en vol
C01 | Istres
1991 | Black
Philip Avonds added a new project.
Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)M01 | Development Aircraft
1993
23. February, 15:24
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Updated: November 17, 2019 12. April 2016, 18:59
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coporado Amazing work in that scale, Christian!
18. November 2019, 05:27
18. November 2019, 14:31
Christian Bruer Thank you all for your kind comments and your interest
@Chris, I use a Gabbert Triplex with 0.25mm, 0.35mm and 0.50mm nozzles. The Gabbert system is great IMH. When just pushing the trigger the airflow starts without any paint. Move the trigger back (without pushing) and the paint starts to flow. The more you move the more paint will flow.
I much like the Gabbert, the airbrush is easy to handle and easy to clean and works perfect with acrylics.
Cheers Christian
18. November 2019, 20:04
Bart Goesaert the master at work... splendid work on the base....
19. November 2019, 11:39
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Spanjaard Amazing planning and execution, enjoying this as always, Christian
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Matus Benak added a new project.
Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)Flottille 12F
32 | 90th Anniversary 11F / 10th Anniversary service Rafale 12F - BAN Landivisiau
2012 |
FS36231
10. November 2019, 19:46
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Dassault Rafale C Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 2/30 Normandie-Niémen
30-GF | BA 118 Mont-de-Marsan
2017 | grey
11. July 2018, 19:47
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Schnemat i decided to do the Revell Rafale C as the next project (even though i already did the Hobbyboss kit). i really like this aircraft and i hope it will turn out much better than the first one.
5. August 2019, 20:29
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Dassault Rafale B Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)grey
15. May 2019, 13:52
Share Juan M LeriaWARNING!!! Hobby Boss miscalculated the scale, it seems they included the wingtip missiles in the span and the REAL scale for this kit is close to 1/76
Rafale MHobbyBoss 1:72
87247
2010 | Changed parts
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Juan M LeriaWARNING!!! Hobby Boss miscalculated the scale, it seems they included the wingtip missiles in the span and the REAL scale for this kit is close to 1/76
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Share Juan M LeriaWARNING!!! Hobby Boss miscalculated the scale, it seems they included the wingtip missiles in the span and the REAL scale for this kit is close to 1/76
25. April 2019, 11:36
Share Jean-Michel SERRIER added a new project.
Dassault Rafale B Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 1/7 Provence
7-HM
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Jean-Michel SERRIER merci de l'info. Pour l'instant je suis encore sur mon 2000N, mais je note...
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Share Alex added a new photoalbum.
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Cesar Muniz i am doing this model too, the single seater, are you planing to do something about the air intakes? it took me some time to sculp something inside to block the see trough to inside the model...
4. February 2016, 21:11
Alex Thanks all! @Cesar: no idea yet, I'll see at a later stage. Will keep you informed through this album, if I find a good solution.
4. February 2016, 21:44
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Alex @Guido: just seen your build now. You did a excellent job! In fact, some things are wrong with this kit.
4. February 2016, 23:07
Guido Haesevoets Thanks Alex! Indeed, I tried to correct as much as I could, but am sure I didn't get everything 100%. I have a few more "B"s waiting to be build, so I'll have another go at it.
7. February 2016, 16:49
Cesar Muniz hello, I have started trying out some solution for my intake, just posted some pictures, may be usefull
10. February 2016, 00:09
Augusto Nice references for my build! The cockpit looks great!
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Dassault Rafale C Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 1/7 Provence
104 7-HH
17. January 2019, 16:09
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lau pascal added a new project.
8. January 2019, 15:42
Share Augusto My next project is a Rafale C also from HobbyBoss. Will be watching this closely! Cheers!
8. January 2019, 15:56
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Jos Jansen I am currently working on a Rafale M 1/48 ... look at my projects ...
8. January 2019, 19:42
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Dassault Rafale C Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)104 113-HH |
2012
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Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)Flottille 12F
15 | Opération Harmattan - R91 Charles de Gaulle
2011 |
RAL7001
16. September 2018, 16:52
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Rafale MAce Corporation (에이스 코퍼레이션) 1:48
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2011 | Changed decals
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Shamal Rafale, A-7E, EF-111A, L-39, F-16C, HC-130J, MC-130J Wolfpak Decals 1:72
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2018 | New tool
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26. July 2018, 14:07
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Dassault Rafale B Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)grey
19. April 2018, 20:27
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thomas vercauteren added a new project.
Dassault Rafale B Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 1/7 Provence
7-HM
28. June 2018, 22:14
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Dassault Rafale B Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 1/7 Provence
B309/113-HB | Opération Harmattan - Sigonella
2011 |
FS36320
11. June 2018, 00:00
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Dassault Rafale C Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 1/7 Provence
104 7-HH
3. March 2017, 23:22
Share Augusto Beautifull build! It will work as a reference for my build, specially the photo etch parts on the cockpit.
2. May 2018, 14:53
Ricardo Reis Thanks, the kit is nice, but very tricky in the belly, where the intakes are glued to the fuselage. The Rafale is a beautiful plane.
2. May 2018, 23:39
Augusto Thanks for the heads up! The Rafale is a beautiful plane, indeed. Can I ask you what shade of grey did you use for the plane and for the Apache missiles?
7. May 2018, 16:32
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Ricardo Reis Thanks Ekki. @Augusto, I believe I used Gunze H307 and 317 for the main fuselage, not sure now that some time has passed. For the missiles I used MRP-133.
7. May 2018, 19:19
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9. February 2016, 23:06
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Ekki Brilliant restoration work. Well done!
27. November 2016, 14:20
10. January 2017, 16:08
Aris aka Amen Never seen anything like that. Inspirational build , great work! The nuclear weapon is after market? Now i noticed that rafale has stealthy characteristics.
25. May 2017, 22:57
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Marko added a new project.
29. January 2018, 11:36
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LE RAFALELes matériels de l'armée de l'air et de l'aeronavale Nr. 16
Frédéric Lert
2016
23. February 2016, 12:51
Share Bart Goesaert pff, was in pre-order, finally arrived today... 2 years after payment
16. January 2018, 09:53
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18. November 2017, 16:14
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Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)Flottille 12F
2 | grey
2. June 2017, 18:36
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Aris aka Amen The wash and the air to air missile make it to stand out even more! Fantastic job Dave!
5. November 2017, 22:35
6. November 2017, 10:23
Harry Eder Very nice work!
where is the buddy pod from?
6. November 2017, 12:11
Dave Norman Thanks Harry. The buddy pod was from an old Graphy Air kit. You can see a picture of it in the project inventory.
6. November 2017, 12:46
6. November 2017, 13:51
Dave Norman Photos of completed model added. Really enjoyed this project. A lovely kit to build and goes together really well. Might even consider a 1/48 scale version.
7. November 2017, 16:33
Andrew Walker Dave.....the Hobbyboss 48th kit is an almost carbon copy of the 1/72 kit scaled up. Ive built the Revell 1/48 kit (M) and its by far one of Revells best kits . If i was picky id say the see through intakes are the only issue but you just make intake covers ......by the looks of this build you will have no worries with that.
8. November 2017, 13:04
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Jack Binski added a new project.
Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)Flottille 12F
15 | Opération Harmattan - R91 Charles de Gaulle
2011 |
RAL7001
28. October 2017, 19:33
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Dassault Rafale C Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)118-IX | Normandie Niemen Anniversary Sheme - Monte de Marson
2012 | Dark grey
FS34096 FS36320 (approx)
19. October 2017, 13:23
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Thomas Hopfensperger added a new project.
Dassault Rafale B Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EET 5/330 Côte d'Argent, CEAM
305 330-EC Eye of the Tiger | NATO Tiger Meet
2006 | grey (Tiger)
21. September 2017, 13:43
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Michael Phillips Welcome Adam and Mike! I am a big fan of the Rafale, such a unique looking bird.
12. September 2017, 12:48
Ferenc Sarka added a new project.
Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)Flottille 12F
17 | BAN Landivisiau
2011 |
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Rafale M Iori Minase Hasegawa 1:72
51995
(SP295) 2011 | Changed decals
Previewed on
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Rafale MAce Corporation (에이스 코퍼레이션) 1:48
120X
2016* | Changed decals
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11. November 2016, 11:15
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2. October 2016, 11:23
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gorbygould That looks very good, well done. I tend to avoid Revell - what was the kit like to build?
2. October 2016, 14:05
Rv Nicely built and painted ! Just an advice: modify the angle of the refueling probe's final part, it is a mistake of the Revell kit:
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2. October 2016, 14:37
Mathias Andersson Thank you for commenting, i dont really like Revell either even from back in the day but i googled around and this was apperently the best Rafale kit in 1/48 so i gave it a shot
and i kinda liked it the intakes where a nightmare , lots of filling and sanding and it still looks bad but luckly its pretty well hidden.
Yeah i was looking into getting the refueling probe in a diffrent angle but we will see if i got the energy to redo the part, i have been working on this kit for so long so im longing to starting something new at this stage lol
2. October 2016, 18:04
Danumurthi Mahendra added a new project.
Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)Flottille 12F
15 | Opération Harmattan - R91 Charles de Gaulle
2011 |
RAL7001
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Glenn . Nice work. I like the detail.
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Dassault Rafale B Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 5/330 Côte d'Argent
330-EE | NATO Tiger Meet - Albacete
2006
24. February 2016, 07:38
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21. February 2016, 14:15
Scott Dutton Guido, yep you read my mind. I haven't put a Kittyhawk kit together yet, I have a few. I picked up an Italeri one last weekend for less than US$10 so will make do with it, they actually had the other one as well but I wasn't quick enough. Trying to decide on scheme, think the black one with red star from the link you gave me. Now also looking for correct Yak's at swap meet in 2 weeks and Russian friend here has put me in the right direction for a modern Russian version, for a SU -25. Have just started an Aussie Seahawk, having just done some work on the real beast and seen one in a museum has me Aussie inspired again. So many models so little time. Really hope someone does that 1/32 Rafale as it such a pretty aircraft, the French certainly know how to design a nice plane.
21. February 2016, 20:52
Guido Haesevoets It's all good then! Just wanted to make sure you went through all the options.
and you have!
I'll keep an eye on those developments as it'll be cool to see the four planes together (2 from each "side"
! Keep up the good work!
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Bart Goesaert nice one, good to see one in another scheme than standard...
22. February 2016, 09:05
Scott Dutton Guido, might be a while yet, current build is S-70B2 Aussie that I have just come back from working on and so was inspired, then Viggen with complex cam, then SU-33, add in the armour so probably close to Xmas, unless I do a quickie for sanity, and the italeri is probably a contender for that????
22. February 2016, 12:40
Guido Haesevoets Take your time, having fun are the key words. We're not going anywhere.
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Bart Goesaert nice model, do you also have pic's of the completed cockpit?
22. February 2016, 09:04
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Scott Dutton Bart, sorry I don't, it was standard kit cockpit with resin seats, not after market cockpit, and not my strength. The other one I did had resin cockpit, not all of which was used, hence it is canopy open, but I didn't photograph it either. I use a fixed 50mm lens for extra depth of field so close up is not that easy, and that stops people seeing my failing eyesight as well. Sorry
22. February 2016, 12:37
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04610
(80-4610) 2008 | Changed parts
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22. February 2016, 09:56
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Dale Marston Villiere sorry l am no expert on the Rafale C. l decaled as per the aftermarket decal sheet which nominated it for a Libyan 2011 raid C, the decal sheet is l think from Russia.. You will also note the 2 large GBU bombs are also probably incorrect as the raids probably used smaller triple rack GBU's which I could not obtain easily. The only image i found of 118 from that squadron shows a single seat in special airshow markings which were not for the aircraft at the time of the raids. It is my first model jet in 32 years and second aircraft in that time, so l would consider myself a novice in relation to modern jets and aircraft as a whole. Thanks for your feedback.
1. February 2016, 09:50
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Alex Very nice, even more considering you're a "novice"! Some inaccuracies may be due to poor Hobby Boss research/instructions, bit you did a great job!
1. February 2016, 14:36
Bassam Mansour Love that plane pecially when entered in service in Egyptian airforce and rumbled the skies few monthes ago
Nice work.
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Dale Marston Thanks for your positive comments gentlemen. Just some weathering to go and washes to finish the Rafale. Any ideas for the next Aircraft? Eurofighter maybe.
2. February 2016, 06:05
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Es George Mick, thanks, but I already have. Need to update the stash. Thanks anyway.
Es
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Scott Dutton Cheers, found in France so on the way for a rafale project
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15 | Opération Harmattan - R91 Charles de Gaulle
2011 |
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Günther Debiscop added a new project.
Dassault Rafale B Armée de l'Air (French Air Force 1934-now)EC 5/330 Côte d'Argent
330-EE | NATO Tiger Meet - Albacete
2006
29. May 2015, 09:13
Share AlexThis multi-sheet decal set contains all stencils, wing/squadron marking, national markings and registrations for the standard-scheme Rafales (B/C/M) as well as a decal set for the ordnance (LGB, ASMP, Exocet, Mica, Scalp etc) and masks for the non-skid-zone on the aircraft. Looks like one of all ever produced Rafales can be built with these sheets. Nice documentation booklet included as well.
14. May 2015, 07:47
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1. May 2015, 21:12
Mike Grant That is superb, Marco, the canopy framing is brilliant considering how tiny the model is!
2. May 2015, 00:08
Umbráculo Looks like a lot better than some 1/72 kits.
Very good job, contratulations!
2. May 2015, 01:32
Christian Ristits Looks perfect to me, I needed a second look to believe that its 1:144!
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P J Extraordinary! Bravo!
4. May 2015, 10:39
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3. March 2015, 07:40
Share Guido Haesevoets"Aha, a new Rafale kit!", one might think, but no, unfortunately it's not.
In 2014, Revell presents us with a reissue of the old, the very old and dated Italeri Rafale. Raised panel lines and many approximations. "The Modelling News" indicates the exhausts look ok... Well, they certainly show the age of the moldings, there's nasty flash on it and the seam lines on the landing gear are 2014 unworthy...
Normally I'm ok with "lesser" kits, but the best is yet to come... Revell provides a super cool box art, trying to make you believe you'll be finding 3 fuel tanks in the kit... You can search for ages, but there's only 2! Furthermore, they're the wrong ones! Both on the boxart and in the kit you'll find 2.000ltr tanks, while the actual aircraft flew with the super sonic 1.200 ltr variants... The reference picture in the review of the aforementioned website, proves this point. Shame on you Revell!
Not even the super cool decal sheet from Syhart will be able to convince me of spending money on this one.
Like with the this M2000:
Dassault Mirage 2000C Tigermeet (Revell 04366, 1:72)
a truly missed opportunity.
Both Tamiya ànd Revell should stop reissuing old Italeri stuff.
4. January 2015, 23:25
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2+ Dassault Rafale M Aéronavale (French Naval Air Arm 1910-now)Flottille 12F
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2. December 2014, 19:18
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Luc B I'll follow this one!
29. April 2012, 19:24
29. April 2012, 21:49
nath Thanks for the interest guys. I've slowed down a bit in modeling specially in painting so please bear with me. Expect a black Rafale with this one since I can't get hold of aftermarket decals for now. I also like my models fully loaded just to make the most out of the kit which means historical accuracy is not high on my priority list.
30. April 2012, 01:38
Kerry COX Darth Vaders run around ? It looks evil, but I like it.
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