Piero Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 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! CIAO! Piero 48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 *Gurgle* what a showstopper! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 GREAT! what did you do to the wing tanks? Are they in the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Looks great in the IAI scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) Excellent 👍 ... great way to honor the pilot. Edited January 8, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That's a very impressive build and finish! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Beautiful build with superb paintwork. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Excellent job, looks superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotaliscia Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Another masterpiece, Piero. My sincere congrats! Would be nice to see some in progress pics, especially of the scratchbuild instrument panel and the unpainted fin. Please, do you have it? Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spillone Forever Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Great work Piero, I'm impressed. Really love the attention to the details and the great painting job. Looks really great, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Fan Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Well done mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hello, thank you my friends!!! The following pics to show you some in-progress as requested. CIAO! Piero 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Excellent work, lovely looking Nesher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrywar67 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Wow!!!Awesome work Sir....from nose to tail is a pleasure to see!Compliments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyjet Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Another absolutely stunning masterpiece from your magic hands. Love your models and your style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Wow! That is fantastic. The paint job is absolutely superb. Nice one. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Fantastic work, superb painting and weathering. Very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Fantastic work! I like this camouflage... your model is very nice! Details, weathering... perfects!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Very nice indeed! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 looks great, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Fantastic work mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 A very cool model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanuszPL Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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