Booty003 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I had this beast in a state of limbo for many months and have given myself the ultimatum of not being allowed to start any new kits until all the backlog is gone!! Here we have the only game in town for the impressive Mirage IV in 1/72 scale. The kit itself is very old and has fine raised panel lines as opposed to the more modern trend of recessed. Fit isn't too bad but filler and sanding sessions are needed! The kit decals should go straight into the bin as they are awful and will silver badly (experience x 2). It builds into an impressive sized airframe and having the Instant Sunshine hanging underneath certainly gives you something to think about. Airbrushed using Vallejo paints and sealed with Alclad Aqua. I have another in the stash that will get a NMF finish. Here she is: Cheers all, Phil 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 A sleek looking beast ,I'm looking forward to the new one. Good work well done. Glenn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Beautiful model of a sexy airplane ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 A nice build of a wonderful machine Martin 2 hours ago, cardiff guy said: I'm looking forward to the new one Which one? (pardon my ignorance) Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I love Mirages and old Heller kits (except those damn decals). Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hi, this is definitely a super impressive plane. It looks superb. so congrats. It is a pity that you did not chose one with the squadron logo on the fin, as they are usually quite colorful! Great job JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 That is looking superb. I've got a recent boxing of this kit & wonder what Hellers recent decals perform like, if I could get a result like that I'd be rapt. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Gorgeous finish on a difficult kit! There's one that's been sitting on one of my local shop shelves tempting me, but memories of the last time I dealt with the kit have been keeping me from buying it. The only thing worse than the decals was that terrible pebbly finish the plastic in Heller kits had back in those days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Superbly made model, that's hard, and old tool. Why Heller are not up there with Revell and Airfix is surprising, one point time, late 70s, they made the best 1/72 kits, and French subjects are there to tool up😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Look's great,a pretty rare beast here too,great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks guys, On 26/05/2017 at 1:58 PM, RidgeRunner said: A nice build of a wonderful machine Martin Which one? (pardon my ignorance) Martin I think he is referring to the NMF one that I have planned? On 27/05/2017 at 1:17 AM, stevehnz said: That is looking superb. I've got a recent boxing of this kit & wonder what Hellers recent decals perform like, if I could get a result like that I'd be rapt. Steve. I have bought the new boxing off this kit and the decals were still awful.....!! Berna Decals so some good Mirage IV sheets but are out of stock in most places. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks Phil, I better have a long around, otherwise there is still liquid decal film & Klear to bed/stick them down. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Very nice. I've been on the lookout for this kit for ages. It doesn't crop up often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Looks great. Always an impressive beast, the Mirage IV. I think I need one! Btw, as you had trouble with the decals Hannants has some sheets by Berna and Syhart with some colourful schemes available. Plus the Berna sheet appears to be nmf aircraft. Edited May 30, 2017 by Meatbox8 More info added 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 I am keeping an eye on the Berna decals at Hannants and will pounce when back in stock. I used Berna roundels for this build and they are great. I am not too keen on the overly colourful Syhart sheets. Cheers, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 4 hours ago, Booty003 said: Thanks guys, I think he is referring to the NMF one that I have planned? I have bought the new boxing off this kit and the decals were still awful.....!! Berna Decals so some good Mirage IV sheets but are out of stock in most places. Phil No, there was reference to a new issue kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Great job on that old kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 On 2017-5-26 at 11:01 AM, cardiff guy said: ,I'm looking forward to the new one. This one? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235015219-172-dassault-mirage-iva-p-by-test-build-release-in-2017/#comment-2602249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Booty003 said: I am keeping an eye on the Berna decals at Hannants and will pounce when back in stock. I used Berna roundels for this build and they are great. I am not too keen on the overly colourful Syhart sheets. Cheers, Phil Sorry, didn't realise they were out of stock. I agree with you about the other ones though. Not a big fan of anniversary markings. I prefer my models to look more 'operational'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Now there's something you don't see every day! Nice work with that old Heller kit - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 A real beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Scimitar said: This one? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235015219-172-dassault-mirage-iva-p-by-test-build-release-in-2017/#comment-2602249 Lovely! I'll be looking for that! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 4 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: I prefer my models to look more 'operational'. I'm with you on that! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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