Wee Beastie Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I have now completed my Heller 1/48 Mirage IV A, depicting the exhibit seen at the Yorkshire Air Museum. Quite a testing build, a real fighter, and my first attempt at a complete re-scribe (and depicting bird droppings!) A bit annoyed with some silvering, on some of the decals. It didn't come to light, until after they were dry. More a case of operator error, than the decals themselves, I think. Resin cockpit set, and wheels. Metal refuelling probe, and decals from 3 different decals sets, to get the correct markings. Painted with Hataka Orange Line lacquer paints. Ian G-4078 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4083 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4085 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4087 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4089 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4090 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4092 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4094 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4095 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4097 by ian gaskell, on Flickr Ian G-4100 by ian gaskell, on Flickr 50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 There's a certain 'something' about the Mirage IV, and you have captured it really well. The 1/72 model lurks in my stash and scares me every time it catches my eye, I lack the courage to try and build it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Beautiful !!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 What a beauty! I have this in my stash, and have so far only scribed the panels on. I know how much effort has gone in to your result. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Amazingly done, Ian! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 what a beauty! looks really nice! quite heavily weathered for a IV, but surely there where some out like that! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 One of the most beautiful aircraft ever invented and you did a fantastic job with it. I built this kit in the 1980's and I enjoyed every minute of it. I was very impressed with how large it was. Love the old Heller kits! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorbertBu Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 One of them is also waiting for me in 1/72 scale. But I have no experience in rescribing Panel lines. You have done a great Job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Its a stunner, Ian! Well done. Martin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, exdraken said: quite heavily weathered for a IV, but surely there where some out like that! My thought, too! As you say, there must have been some like that. Generally, though, they were kept smart as they were generally hangared/sheltered when not flying. You can't take away the stunning work that Ian has put in though! Martin Edited June 30, 2019 by RidgeRunner 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) A bit of thread creep .... A sad sight Credit: delannoy alexandre Martin Edited June 30, 2019 by RidgeRunner 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstorin Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Just beautiful! Well done Sir. I have one of these in my stash and all the aftermarket you used except the Neomega cockpit (on the to get list). I doubt my effort will come close to yours though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Very impressive modeling! I think that may be the first Mirage IV that I've seen built. I think it looks great! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I broke my neck on the rescribing, but your model has made me think about tackeling it once more - it's a beaut'! Cheers Hans J 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 23 hours ago, exdraken said: what a beauty! looks really nice! quite heavily weathered for a IV, but surely there where some out like that! 13 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: My thought, too! As you say, there must have been some like that. Generally, though, they were kept smart as they were generally hangared/sheltered when not flying. You can't take away the stunning work that Ian has put in though! Martin As mine is depicting the Yorkshire Air Museum’s exhibit, I have noticed that it is showing signs of being out in our wonderful British weather for the last 18 months, or so. There can’t be many Mirage IV’s that have bird droppings streaked down the tail either. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 17 hours ago, Hobo said: One of the most beautiful aircraft ever invented and you did a fantastic job with it. I built this kit in the 1980's and I enjoyed every minute of it. I was very impressed with how large it was. Love the old Heller kits! Believe it or not, it’s only just bigger than an Flanker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 13 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: A bit of thread creep .... A sad sight Credit: delannoy alexandre Martin A sad sight indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Lovely build, perfect weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Looks very sharp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I have always loved this aircraft and would like to add it to my stash at some point. You have done a beautiful job on this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Impressive model of an impressive aeroplane. Nicely done rgds 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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