UKguyInUSA Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello Chaps, This is my third "Hairy Stick" adventure that I completed in December 2016- a very basic kit by Matchbox from 1973 that has been in my stash untouched for a very long time. Again, I was really concerned about the decals being so old and the fact that they had "yellowed", whether they would work or not, but, if I let them sit in warm water for a few minutes, I was able to carefully peel them from the backing paper, they wouldn't slide, but I was just happy that I got them to work! The cockpit for this two-seater trainer version was very basic- just two seats, so I decided to scratch-build two instrument panels, four side consoles, two joy-sticks, seat belts made from wine bottle foil and ejector pull handles for both seats. The canopy was one solid piece which wouldn't allow for displaying the model with the rear section of the canopy open, so, with a hot knife, I carefully separated the rear section from the front section, glued the front section in place, then scratch-built a canopy actuator for the rear section and displayed it in the open position.... If you'd like to see my YouTube build video for this vintage model, then here is the link to it: Thanks in advance for taking a butchers and for any comments made, much appreciated! Happy modeling! Cheers, Martin 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Now this is great! When I see your model, I wonder why I bother buying the latest new kits, when one can get this out of an oldie - but surely goldie! Thanks for sharing - I'm inspired! Hans J 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello again, Martin - My same praises for this fine 'Mirage' as for your 'Skyhawk' and 'Seahawk'. Beautifully built and finished modelling work. 😉👍 All the best, Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I love your faded paint work,well tidy mun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Very nice Martin The paint finish is excellent; now I am going to have to watch your video. Great ! TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Beautiful model of a beautiful aircraft. I love these golden oldies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Excellent build of this old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Great result from such an old kit, or any age kit for that matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Great build! Yet another old Matchbox mould that Revell shoul dust of an use again... Regards / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hi Martin: Congratulations for this build!! Have enjoyed the job you have done with this nice old girl making her "The Queen of the Party": I Have bough three of them wisihn one day to make a short tail one and a Brazilina with canards. Looking your work and others from my friends here wish to take one of them to start soon. Thank you very much for sharing!!! Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 That really is a stunner, and done with a brush as well! I'm impressed!! You should be really proud of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) They've said it all already but this deserves more than a like. Brilliant. Steve. Edited February 26, 2017 by stevehnz spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonf45 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Can't believe how good you've made this old kit look, and without an airbrush!!! Thanks to you and all the other brush painters who make me believe there's hope for me still Superb build, beautifully finished Edited February 26, 2017 by jonf45 Spelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albamac Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hi Martin, As Hans J nicely put it, why buy a new kit when you can get a "goldie" from an "oldie" Top work and lovely paint finish says I of the "hairy stick club". You have certainly done justice to a fine aircraft with scratch building and general tittivating. What type of paint did you use as I'm finishing off an old Heller Mirage 111E kit which just needs decaling (when I'm not interrupted by life ha ha). I have a few Matchbox kits in my wee stash still, which will get my attention as you have given me some of my modelling mojo back. Best wishes and keep up the top work. albamac ........(frustrated Norseman) Logic will get you from Point A to Point B. Imagination will take you Everywhere. (A. Einstein) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Looks great - the painting is top notch. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Nice MIRAGE Martin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Nice work and nice photographs. I like this a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 1:43 PM, HansReggelsen said: Now this is great! When I see your model, I wonder why I bother buying the latest new kits, when one can get this out of an oldie - but surely goldie! Thanks for sharing - I'm inspired! Hans J Thanks for your very kind comment, Hans, greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 2:07 PM, mcdonnell said: Hello again, Martin - My same praises for this fine 'Mirage' as for your 'Skyhawk' and 'Seahawk'. Beautifully built and finished modelling work. 😉👍 All the best, Paul. Thanks for your very kind comment, Paul, greatly appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Brilliant job on an old kit. Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 8:18 PM, celt said: I love your faded paint work,well tidy mun. Thanks Celt, much appreciated I create it by doing two things: 1) Tone down the paint color using white before applying it, then 2) After decals and a gloss clear coat to seal them in, I mix a beige/stone colored oil paint wash and cover the model with it, allow it to dry for an hour, then I use some kitchen roll around the end of my finger and with a gentle circular motion, I rub off the excess and leave enough on to mute and blend the camo colors. Cheers, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 9:14 PM, TonyTiger66 said: Very nice Martin The paint finish is excellent; now I am going to have to watch your video. Great ! TonyT Thanks Tony, greatly appreciated! Hope the video was worth the watch? Cheers, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just getting back into the hobby after long absence. Your "harry stick" adventures have been a significant inspiration to me. Gorgeous work, thanks for sharing. I'd love to see you do a brush painting tutorial on YouTube if you're ever so inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivand Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 On 22/02/2017 at 7:43 PM, HansReggelsen said: I wonder why I bother buying the latest new kits, when one can get this out of an oldie - but surely goldie! Because the latest new kits are cheaper? Try finding a Matchbox Mirage III on ebay for a decent price! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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