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Aerospatiale BAC Concorde 101/102 in 1:48 scale is a large resin kit from the Czech maker HPH Models. It is intended for experienced modelers.
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A supersonic airliner in 1:48 scale makes for a kit of exceptional size. It is a resin model from the Czech maker HPH Models, which casts its parts into silicone molds under vacuum. The brand specializes in large aircraft in this scale and the Concorde is among its most demanding items, both in size and in what it asks of the builder. The model is intended for experienced modelers, and you should reckon with the finished piece needing an exceptionally large display case.
The Concorde was a joint effort of British and French industry and the only supersonic airliner to fly in scheduled service for decades. A tailless delta wing, a drooping nose for the view on landing and four engines with afterburners let it fly at twice the speed of sound. The designations 101 and 102 correspond to the production aircraft delivered to the British and French carriers. Operations ended in 2003.
First wash the resin parts in lukewarm water with dish soap to remove the mold release agent, otherwise paint will not hold on them. Cut the casting blocks off with a saw or a knife, never snap them off. The parts are bonded with super glue, that is cyanoacrylate, because cement for plastic will not bite into resin. Use respiratory protection while sanding and cutting. Primer is essential before painting, and it also shows up any flaws in the surface.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted as a resin kit. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
My completed HPH Models Concorde in 1/48 is 4 feet long, it is fiberglass core and resin shell, a very challenging and intimidating subject that required power tools and 2-part epoxy to build. \r\n\r\nI used Tamiya spray cans to prime and paint it, as an airbrush would take too long and cans can deliver copious amounts of smooth paint quickly. Many components needed to be precision-cut off the one piece fuselage, and resin detail parts added in place.\r\n \r\nNeedless to say, much time was spent on sanding, filling, re-shaping, and generally tackling all of the many imperfections that a big limited-run model entails. Incidentally, HPH Models ceased operation about a year ago. The tail and fuselage markings were masked and painted, the red stripe along the fuselage is aftermarket stripes decals.\r\n\r\nThe drooped nose was cut out, reshaped, and installed with magnets in its typical 5 deg. angled down position. The cockpit windows are clear acetate shaped and bent to size.\r\nI suspect a few kits were bought but fewer were ever built to completion. If you know of any other of these completed models, please let me know. This is a very challenging model to complete, but it is absolutely beautiful and impressive once finished.
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