Stéphane Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Hello gang, Still in my Mirage sery, this one is the Eduard kit. It's an harder built than the Hobby Boss kit of my last effort, fit is ranging from bad to terrible, especially around the windshield area. Another noticeable flaw of the kit is that it's very long legged. Measurements were taken on a museum machine, with no engine, hence the oleo were fully extended. I had to cut a good 3,5 mm from the main legs and close the angle of the front LG wheel arm. Still, the plan is still having a high sit, with rear-up stance. Paints are Gunze acryls, which a re a bit too light, too pastel. Another issue is the Pitot probe, which need to be properly cut and repositionned. As usual your comms and critics are most welcome and seeked. I hope you'll like her. Best, Stef (#6) On to the the piccies Edited November 5, 2016 by Stéphane speeling 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 A delta wing beauty, nice work well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Very nice work, that will look great once the pitot is sorted. Super job on the camo, looks spot on to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4536 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Reading your intro, you've done a nice job in completing this build, some really good detail to be seen as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Really nice paintwork and subtle weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hello Boys, Thanks a lot for your comments . The Pitot will be sorted out soon, glad you like her. Best, Stef (#6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Another great Mirage. I've got one in the stash. I wasn't aware there were issues with it but you can't tell looking at your build. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Thanks a lot Pete. There are issues, but not very tricky. It's the usual trial and test fitting, main areas of concern are, as said before around the windshield, the usual air intake seams (better first glue intake to fuselage then, glue the mouse in place), this kind of bugs. For the main gear and front legs, I have some pics around of the mods, I'll share share them tomorrow. Best, Stef (#6) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhizhou Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hi Stephane, You have done a great job in overcoming the kits fit issues. I love the paint work and finish, it has a sun bleached and dusty look to it as it would have in the israeli heat. I look forward to seeing your under carriage mods, I was not aware of that issue but I am now. So thanks for sharing that useful information. You have a very nice Israeli IIIC in your collection, another beautiful Mirage. regards, Zhizhou, aka Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Great Mirage - love it. Always good to see the best looking jet fighter ever being build. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hello Boys, Thanks for your inputs and kind words. And yes, the Mirage is one of the sexiest jets ever (this said with not even the slightest touch of partiality ) I've been making a quick summary of the landing gear mods in the Cold war section (linky : click me ! ) Hope it'll be useful. Best, Stef (#6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Excellent Shahak! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thanks for the info Stephane, I've bookmarked the link for when I get round to doing mine. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yes, like that one a lot. Very neat job painting the camo scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 nice model! and with very rarely seen 650L tanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Cracking result, really looks the part 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Stef, This is the 3rd superb Mirage I've seen this weekend - thank you! An excellent IIICJ which does the marque proud - you've done a grand job there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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