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IAI Nesher 1/32 Italeri


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Hello,

 

Here is my IAI Nesher “61” 5 in IAF No. 113 “Hornet” Squadron during late ‘70s.

The Nesher was the Israeli version of the French Dassault Mirage 5 multirole fighter.

The “61” was the personal Nesher of IAF’s ace Giora Epstein.

 

KIT

The model is based on Italeri Mirage IIIE/R in 1/32nd scale.

This kit is good in size and shapes. Details are generally good but sometimes are a bit poor especially panel lines due the shared molding with the IIIC kit.

 

CONSTRUCTION

To convert the IIIE kit into a IAI Nesher the main change I had to change the following airframe parts:

·         Replaced the IIIE radome with a longer and pointed resin one from Isracast conversion set for Nesher;

·         Length vertical fin base.

 

Other than the modification listed above I had to add more details using aftermarket as a resin ejection seats, wheels, undercarriage bays and ATAR 9 exhaust.

I made from scratch the instrument panel and the FOD for air intakes.

I added some details such as hydraulic pipes and electric lines into the undercarriage bays, undercarriage legs and cockpit tube.

The pitot tube is turned metal set from Master.

I tried to add some missing details around the fuselage:

·         Panel lines under and above the fuselage;

·         Fuel drain points and intakes;

·         All the aerial antennas;

·         Cannon’s barrels.

 

COLORS & MARKINGS

Paints were from the acrylics lines of Gunze and Tamiya.

Squadron markings, serial numbers and stencils are from Isracast conversion set for IAF Neshers.

Some IAF RBF tags were added to finish the model.

 

And now go with the pictures!

 

 

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CIAO!

Piero

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*Gurgle* what a showstopper! :clap2:

 

Amazing job on the conversion. The 'panel-lining' seems a bit heavy on the tanks and elevons, but that's just down to my preference and personal taste.

 

Inspirational stuff once again, well done. 

 

Alan

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14 hours ago, Piero said:

Hello,

 

thank you my friends!!!

 

The following pics to show you some in-progress as requested.

 

CIAO!

Piero

 

 

 

thanks for the pictures!

 

great work!

 

Best regards,

Werner

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