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Since we have an extra two weeks I thought I'd try and get one last build in. This is the Modelsvit 1/72 Mirage 2000C which I'll finish in a Tigermeet scheme using Syhart decals. In the interests of time the build will be OOB. Here's the box shot and the special scheme: I've started with some minor assembly and priming of parts - no photos to share yet. more soon Julian
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I'll get into this one soon enough. I have a few builds going on now so I need to clear a space on the bench. This looks fun and I have not built a Mirage before, so here it is... Here's the profile... Give me a couple of weeks... --John
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Hi guys, Here is the 1/72 Modelsvit Mirage IIIE converted to Mirage IIIS specification of the Swiss Airforce. For full details on the modifications done check this BM WIP IIIS thread here. The kit itself has some crazy details for this scale but can be a bit tricky to work with when modifying because everything is rather small, overall a nice one though. I used Alclad for the paints and required two attempts at it due to my daft ideas. I tried focusing on replicating the contrast between the varied panel tones and matt-ish finish of the wings compared to the more reflective fuselage and fin. I attempted to add some sort of wear and grain to the paint as the plain fresh Alclad looked a bit off by itself, it mostly looks ok in the flesh if a little overdone in bright sunlight. Still, it's no foil. I used Matterhorn decals which were very good, probably the most important aspect for me was that the film was super thin so it vanished into the NMF. I made 'J-2305', one of the very early Mirage IIIS deliveries and displayed it as was during the 60's before unit markings were applied on the fin. Unfortunately I managed to loose one my the Maestro Aim-26B missiles but I loaded the other anyways (lets pretend its awaiting the second missile :D) , I'm hoping Eduard Brassin comes to the rescue! The irony with this model is that whilst being the smallest one on my shelf, it took by far the most work! Thanks for looking and hope everyone is ok! David