zhizhou Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I made the original IIIC from Italeri. I did encounter problems fitting the nose and the rear fuselage pieces. Much filler was required to blend everything in. This was disappointing on a new kit and I thought at the time unnecessary. I spent an extra week filling and sanding. I did not have any problems joining the lower fuselage to the upper. One wing joined the fuselage combination with no issues. The other (I think it was the starboard) fouled on some structure inside the fuselage and I had to spend time do some tricky filing before I could obtain a decent fit. This could have been my fault when joining the fuselage components. I had no problems fitting the windshield, that went on no trouble. I fitted my canopy shut. That was a problem because the sides splayed out further than the cockpit sills. I did consider super glue but stuck with Krystal Klear and tape to hold it in place. I left it taped up for a week to ensure the Krystal had cured sufficiently to keep it place. I'm planning on building a IIIR or IIIRD next year for the Mirage SIG 60th Anniversary BigBuild. At least I'm better prepared and will try and avoid the problem with the wing. I was pleased with the end result and I did enjoy the build overall, I took my time and spent 10 elapsed months from start to finish, I have a nice bleu IIIC which needs a IIIE and a IIIR or maybe a IIIO to stand beside it. Hope this helps. Cheers Zhizhou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 51 minutes ago, zhizhou said: I made the original IIIC from Italeri. I did encounter problems fitting the nose and the rear fuselage pieces. Much filler was required to blend everything in. This was disappointing on a new kit and I thought at the time unnecessary. I spent an extra week filling and sanding. I did not have any problems joining the lower fuselage to the upper. One wing joined the fuselage combination with no issues. The other (I think it was the starboard) fouled on some structure inside the fuselage and I had to spend time do some tricky filing before I could obtain a decent fit. This could have been my fault when joining the fuselage components. I had no problems fitting the windshield, that went on no trouble. I fitted my canopy shut. That was a problem because the sides splayed out further than the cockpit sills. I did consider super glue but stuck with Krystal Klear and tape to hold it in place. I left it taped up for a week to ensure the Krystal had cured sufficiently to keep it place. I'm planning on building a IIIR or IIIRD next year for the Mirage SIG 60th Anniversary BigBuild. At least I'm better prepared and will try and avoid the problem with the wing. I was pleased with the end result and I did enjoy the build overall, I took my time and spent 10 elapsed months from start to finish, I have a nice bleu IIIC which needs a IIIE and a IIIR or maybe a IIIO to stand beside it. Hope this helps. Cheers Zhizhou That's useful to know. Haven't started either of mine yet but, I always close the canopies because open ones are just asking to get damaged or knocked off!. I'm aware of the fit issue with the rear fuselage. I'll worry about that when I start building! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaruTG Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) I am pleased to announce the next products in the Antarki Models resin line: 1/32 Pantera / COAM conversion 1/32 Mirage 5P/P3/P4/BA/MA/ELKAN conversion 1/32 Mirage 5F/Dagger/Nesher/ROSE III conversion 1/32 Mirage 50EV/50M conversion 1/32 Mirage 50C/PA2/PA3 conversion 1/48 Mirage 5MA/ELKAN 1/48 ? ww2 assault plane conversion 1/48 ? ww2 fighter-bomber conversion Stay tuned! Amaru in Peru Edited November 27, 2018 by AmaruTG 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Dagger/Nesher .. now we're talking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B (Sc) Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Thank you for a comprehensive answer Zhizhou. Most useful. John B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I think the nose fit issue is in the IIIC kit, but was rectified in the IIIEtc version. I found it very difficult to find a build review of the E, though there are several of the C, but the one I did find (and now can’t, of course) had no fit issues to report... best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaruTG Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Some news: 1/32 Mirage 50EV/50M was dropped due to the low response for our 1/48 set, unfortunately. All other conversions are in the finishing stages and will be available around summer 2019, most likely during the 2019 IPMS Nationals. Here some WIP shots: Thanks for looking! Amaru Edited February 11, 2019 by AmaruTG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhizhou Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks for the news update Amaru. Some really good work being done by the Antarki Models team. I am making the 1/48 Pantera with your conversion set at present. Going really well so far. I look forward to the release of the 1/48 5MA/Elkan conversion and the 1/32 Pantera set. Do Antarki Models also plan to release 1/32nd decals sets to go with the new conversions ? 1/32nd decal subjects tend to be limited to French, Swiss, Israeli and Brazilian Air Forces subjects just now. Cheers, Zhizhou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaruTG Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 8 hours ago, zhizhou said: Thanks for the news update Amaru. Some really good work being done by the Antarki Models team. I am making the 1/48 Pantera with your conversion set at present. Going really well so far. I look forward to the release of the 1/48 5MA/Elkan conversion and the 1/32 Pantera set. Do Antarki Models also plan to release 1/32nd decals sets to go with the new conversions ? 1/32nd decal subjects tend to be limited to French, Swiss, Israeli and Brazilian Air Forces subjects just now. Cheers, Zhizhou Yes, decals are being up-scaled from our 1/48 sets (including some corrections/updates). Options, however, will be a little more limited. Probably only a single set instead of two. It WILL include Peruvian, Argentinian, Israeli, Chilean and Pakistani versions. Regards Amaru in Lima 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Looking forward to the Dagger conversion, hopefully decals for a Falklands machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 11 February 2019 at 7:14 PM, AmaruTG said: Some news: 1/32 Mirage 50EV/50M was dropped due to the low response for our 1/48 set, unfortunately. Nooooooooo !!!!😳. That's the sexiest Mirage 5 with that nice F1 nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Mirage 5/50 & Nesher conversion sets by Antarki Sources: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1995349357179681&id=134774536570515 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1996071960440754&id=134774536570515 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaruTG Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) More WIP, this time instrument panels https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2015679801813303&id=134774536570515 Thanks Amaru Edited February 25, 2019 by AmaruTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2184656961582252&id=134774536570515 Quote Renders from the upcoming Mirage 5/50 conversion sets in 1/32 scale. Designed for the Italeri kit, these will include the Mirage 5 Dagger/Finger, Mirage 5BA/P/Mirsip/ELKAN, Mirage 50C, Mirage 5 ROSE III, Mirage 5PA2/PA/3. Available at the IPMS Nationals 2019 in Chattanooga Aug 6-10. V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Those sets look superb , bit can I add a small pleaee to those of us int he world that don't and won't use facebook, can the announcements also be made outwith FB as well please! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 And the Antarki decals - ref. ATK32002 - Mirage M5 / 50 - will be available at IPMS USA Nationals in Chatanooga, Tennessee Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2263469307034350&id=134774536570515 Quote We are pleased to announce our new set of decals for Mirage 5/50 in 1/32 scale, ATK32002. It includes 13 versions: 3 Peruvian schemes, 1 Argentine, 2 French, 1 Israeli, 3 Pakistanies and 3 Chileans. This set is the complement for our upcoming resin kits, 1/32 scale, to convert the Italeri Mirage III E/R to: M5P / BA Elkan, Dagger / Rose III, M50C / PA2 / 3 and Panther. Available very soon. V.P. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 Source: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/ronin-decals-rds-200-raaf-mirage-iiio-history--1255117 - ref. RDS 200 - RAAF Dassault Mirage IIIO History - ref. RDS 200B - RAAF Dassault Mirage IIIO - 2.OCU - ref. RDS 200C - RAAF Dassault Mirage IIIO - 3 Sqn - ref. RDS 200D - RAAF Dassault Mirage IIIO - 75 Sqn - ref. RDS 200E - RAAF Dassault Mirage IIIO - 76/77 Sqn V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypersonic Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Anyone have news on the Antarki decals or resin conversions for the 1/32 Mirage III ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Scaleworx Resin Models - ref. SW32-06 - Atlas Cheetah E conversion set for the Italeri Mirage IIIE. Source: https://www.facebook.com/scaleworx/posts/1349923535206984 Quote 1/32 Cheetah E Conversion set (Italeri Mirage IIIE) SW32-06 Complete including SAAF decals. Email [email protected] for queries or orders. V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) Released - SW32-06 - 1/32nd - Cheetah E conversion set for the Italeri Mirage IIIE. Here's the resin parts For queries and orders, email [email protected] V.P. Edited February 9, 2021 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bladerunner Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Progress on the masters for the 1/32 Cheetah D conversion set. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunner Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Future release. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Any got a link to Antarki decals that does not link to Facebook , I;d really like to order the Mirage 5 decals , but I don't have and never will have a FB account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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