Sky Keg Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Hello Friends, My follow up project to the Great Wall Hobby F-15I Ra`am was the Special Hobby SMB2 Super Mystere. Here are the notable features and my thoughts on the kit......... 1. Built mostly straight from the box. Used 0.6mm brass tubes to replace front pitot tubes under the intake. 2. Used Model Master, Mission Models, and some old ( but still useful ) Polly Scale acrylic paints. 3. Weathered with Flory & Vallejo washes, pencils, paint, and chalk pastels. 4. Depicted from No. 105 Squadron based at Hatzor, Israel. 5. Plumbers putty and small lead fishing sinkers were used to have the Mystere sit properly. 6. The kit supplied decals were excellent and responded well to setting solution. I found the kit to be mostly delightful with a few “fiddly” sections. For some odd reason, I had a couple of issues completely eliminating some of the seams. The kit is very well detailed and with little need for aftermarket accessories. I hope you enjoy this version of the French designed fighter-bomber. Thank you in advance for all of your comments and criticisms. With much respect, Mike 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 lovely work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Niiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Very nice indeed! Looks great on that simple display base and makes an excellent companion to your F-15I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Very nice finish on both! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Good work on the Special Hobby kit, Mike! I know from my experience that SH models are not shake & bake kits. IAF colors are very attractive indeed and make for a great couple on your shelf. With best greetings from Vienna, Roman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Ah, Mike, that is great to see! :). I have one going through WIP at the moment, albeit rather slowly. What a great build! Martin PS: did you experience any isdsue with closing te uppe nose ahead of the canopy? I did but I'm open to thinking that I got something wrong somewhere! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 That looks gorgeous. This kit is in my wish list for future buy. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 To all............. THANK YOU for the very kind words regarding my latest edition!!!!!!! Given the level of talent on this website, it is an honor to be considered as such. With much respect, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Very nicely done 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afgriff Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Beautiful work, Mike. Nice camo work and weathering. The base really sets it off. Nice family shot with the Ra'am. 👍👍👍 Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Always had a soft spot for this jet in that scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todders Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Cool color scheme and it looks great. Especially next to the F-15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Great looking Sa'ar you have there, great to see one of these much awaited (by me), kits being finished to such a great standard. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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