MWP Project: Mirage IIIC "Ça va sans dire!"

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all
I present the new MWP (metal work panels) project based on the Italeri Mirage IIIc 1/32 scale model kit:

 

I chose the version (optional) ECT02 / 02 Côte D'or Dijon-Longvic 1970 (NMF finished)

MWP procedure: complete model coating with self-adhesive aluminum tape (see below as an example)

 

 

aftermarkets:
Eduard BigEd: part 1 & 2
Eduard Brassin: Wheels resin parts
Scale Aircraft Conversions: landing gears
Master (Air): Pitot tube & adapter for Italeri kit
Berna Decals: for version ECT02 / 02

In this first session of work I assembled, detailed and modified the cockpit :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test to fit:

 

 

I tested the Chameleon colors on the SNECMA Atar 9c  which I then placed on its support:

please note the variation of the metal colors at different heat temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

only sample: the mockup

 

 

 

 

 

That is all for the moment.

more pics & info: http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

Thanks for the attention
George

 

[exdraken]

That is a lot for the moment!

Great work!

[Skapman]

Great work!

 

[Silenoz]

beautiful work... Nice website too by the way. Is there a way to be notified with new content?

[Lord Riot]

Well, it's modelling, but not in the way I know it! A bit different to me just sticking bits of plastic together with slightly too much glue and a few bits of filler!

 

More like an engineering project than a model isn't it. Absolutely superb.

[Uncle Uncool]

 George, I'm following yer build in awe!

Excellent job so far.

Cheers,

 

Unc²

[aquatarkus10]

Thank you all for your appreciation. Here is the first update.

Hi to everyone
the first update concerns the coating with aluminum tape of the lower part of the fuselage.
Application of Eduard details, finishing and test to fit :

 

 

Aluminum tape self adhesive (w/protection film):

 

 

 

 

Eduard detail set:

 

 

removing extractions:

 

 

 

painting details:

 

 

washing (mix oil/resin) parts:

 

 

finished parts:

 

 

MWP technique  contined .....

 

 

steel whool "00 00" to remove and clean little scratches:

 

 

Iosso cream to polish:

 

 

 

after washing and rescribing panels:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more info & pics:

 

more pics & info: http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

Thanks for the attention
George

 

 

 

 

[chrisbob12]

That all looks astonishing! I love the extent to which the inner structure of the aircraft is modelled and shown. Question: is that a special aluminium tape, or can you use the regular industrial tape? Does it need to be specially thin?

[aquatarkus10]

50 minutes ago, chrisbob12 said:

That all looks astonishing! I love the extent to which the inner structure of the aircraft is modelled and shown. Question: is that a special aluminium tape, or can you use the regular industrial tape? Does it need to be specially thin?

Thanks for the comment and the interest shown for this particular technique. Personally I use a commercial self-adhesive aluminum tape which is very thin and a perfect fit, like a second skin. With a cotton stick and a light pressure I can easily detect all the information written on the original panel for example:

 

 

 

cheers

George

 

[Martian]

Awesome workmanship!

 

Martian 👽

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all

In this update I made a structural change to the model concerning the intakes window

 

 

 

 

I coated the fuselage with metal wire and colored the ventral panel with chrome-yellow.

 

 

I fixed the Pitot tube of the Air Master with its adapter.

 

 

 

I have highlighted all the details of the tail and the fuselage as well as the metal covered sub-wing tanks with advanced coating technique (MWP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wrote the missing rivets on the model with the 1/32 scale riveting machine and this is the final result:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for more info & pics :http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

 

Thanks for the attention
George

[Andre B]

I had to repeat saying to my self that it isn't an 1/72 kit. It isn't an 1/72 kit...

 

Amazing work, fantastic build!

 

Cheers / André

[colin]

7 minutes ago, Andre B said:

I had to repeat saying to my self that it isn't an 1/72 kit. It isn't an 1/72 kit...

 

Amazing work, fantastic build!

 

Cheers / André

It's not it's 1/32 looking at the box

[Andre B]

12 minutes ago, colin said:

It's not it's 1/32 looking at the box

Yes, I knew. But as an 1/72 modeller I am still wery impressed...

[aquatarkus10]

Thanks guys forb the comment, 1/32 and 1/72 are only messures while the passion for this hobby is unique in all of us

George

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all

this is the third update and in this thread I will tell you how I managed to finally close the Mirage IIIc  fuselage  

 

Dassault Aviation Mirage IIIc  version: SPA 94 "Mort qui fauche" ECT02/ 002 Côte d'Or Dijon-Longvic 1970 ( Final look) Italeri kit based 1/32 scale model

 

 

 

Image published exclusively for referential, technical and historical purposes

 

Before closing the fuselage I covered the wings to correct the air brakes compartment which is closed and not opened as proposed by the Italeri kit

MWP (Metal Work Panels) technique step by step: creation of an aluminum panel ready to be inserted in the covering area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work gallery:

 

 

 

 

 

After having grouted, sanded and polished the critical parts of the model (radome and afterburner compartment ) I have definitely closed the fuselage:

 

 

 

 

the mockup:

 

 

 

 

Application of optional decals (Berna decals) First look:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 and .................................... the final (corrected) look:

 

 

 

 

Dassault Aviation Mirage IIIc  SPA 94 "Mort qui fauche" ECT02/ 002 Côte d'or Dijon-Longvic 1970 & SNECMA ATAR 9c

 

 

 

 

 For more info & pics : http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

 

 

That is all for the moment. Thanks for the attention

George

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Silenoz]

Splendid work... Is that self adhesive alu-tape?

[aquatarkus10]

Thanks  for the comment. For the covering of the model, I use the self-adhesive aluminum tape.

[exdraken]

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all

we arrived at the final session of this wip after about a year (February 2019).

I completed the coating of the hyperstainers by writing all the rivets and detailing the air brakes by building the flooring necessary to house the hydraulic mechanisms.
I assembled the landing gears by combining the accessories of the Scale Aircraft Conversions and Eduard Brassin.
I applied Berni's stencils and decals (optional)
I opacified the front of the wing surfaces with the Flat Clear TS-80 Tamya to create the correct contrast and this is the final work I propose:

 

- Scale Aircraft Conversion white metal set:

 

 

Eduard Brassin resin set:

 

 

Bondic UV Lamp set for landing lights:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and now........the final result:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project MWP (Metal Work Panels) Italeri kit 1/32 scale based (customized)

Dassault Mirage IIIc, version : SPA 94 "Mort qui fauche" ECT02/ 002 côte d'or Dijon-Longvic 1970 & SNECMA ATAR 9c

 

 

Thanks for your attention
George

for more photos and info: http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

[basket]

Hi George .

Very nice Mirage , your work on NMF is very impressive .

One tiny remark :  this version is not equipped with front leg twin lights.

 

Edited March 8, 2020 by basket

[aquatarkus10]

42 minutes ago, basket said:

Hi George .

Very nice Mirage , your work on NMF is very impressive .

One tiny remark :  this version is not equipped with front leg twin lights.

 

Thanks basket for both the comment and your remark: there is no problem, I will eliminate the incorrect part as soon as possible.

[aquatarkus10]

Hi to all

I finally found the time to set up the model and here is the Mirage IIIc in its latest and final version without the front leg twin lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for your attention
George

for more photos and info: http://www.adventurephotomodels.com

[Marklo]

Wow that looks amazing. Lots to learn. I’m planning on foiling my Caproni Campini if it turns out even half as good I’d be ecstatic  

Edited June 11, 2020 by Marklo

[exdraken]

Absolutely amazing build!

 

Just one thing: is it me ir does the radar look a bit nose down?