Popular Post mirageiv Posted May 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) Hi guys, Here is the 1/72 Modelsvit Mirage IIIE converted to Mirage IIIS specification of the Swiss Airforce. For full details on the modifications done check this BM WIP IIIS thread here. The kit itself has some crazy details for this scale but can be a bit tricky to work with when modifying because everything is rather small, overall a nice one though. I used Alclad for the paints and required two attempts at it due to my daft ideas. I tried focusing on replicating the contrast between the varied panel tones and matt-ish finish of the wings compared to the more reflective fuselage and fin. I attempted to add some sort of wear and grain to the paint as the plain fresh Alclad looked a bit off by itself, it mostly looks ok in the flesh if a little overdone in bright sunlight. Still, it's no foil. I used Matterhorn decals which were very good, probably the most important aspect for me was that the film was super thin so it vanished into the NMF. I made 'J-2305', one of the very early Mirage IIIS deliveries and displayed it as was during the 60's before unit markings were applied on the fin. Unfortunately I managed to loose one my the Maestro Aim-26B missiles but I loaded the other anyways (lets pretend its awaiting the second missile :D) , I'm hoping Eduard Brassin comes to the rescue! The irony with this model is that whilst being the smallest one on my shelf, it took by far the most work! Thanks for looking and hope everyone is ok! David Edited May 31, 2020 by mirageiv 117 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 That is spectacular, something very special indeed. Those first two photos could actually be a real aircraft - no better compliment available. Stunning work buddy, just stunning. Phil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I do like the Mirage and that is absolutely stunning, very hard to believe its 1/72. Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Fantastic model, very realistic. Great job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I'm so glad to see this one finished, it is the best metal finish I've seen David, stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggy Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) Fantastic modelwork! AND excellent bare-metal job. Besides a Mirage model is in itself high art Cheers, Moggy (admirer of Mirages of all marks & models) Edited May 31, 2020 by Moggy typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Super looking Mirage David - beautifully done indeed! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Despite your struggles you've got the natural metal look spot on. The Mirage III is a very elegant jet. If you managed to photograph it against a typical Swiss mountain backdrop you couldn't tell it wasn't real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 That's a stunning finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Absolutely stunning. Without mentioning scale, that could be anything from 1/32 up to the real thing. I really must learn how to use alclad properly! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Beautiful build and superb natural metal finish, this is great modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Now that is how you do it. Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! Natural metal finish achieved like this in 1/72 is masterpiece. Great looking Mirage Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I’m speechless! Well done, sir. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 The most beautiful metal finish I've ever seen and that it's on a Mirage III just makes me day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Hi, unbelievable that’s 1/72 scale. You have done a perfect job I would say . A superb Alclad finish! The 2. picture from above looks absolute perfect from this view. Perfect photography that I like so much. Thx for sharing. Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Very nice model and photos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Lovely and shiny, that's a great version of a classic jet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Hi David, I was already hooked by your WIP and your rollout continues to amaze. Hardly have I ever seen such a nice photography of a kit, it looks so "real". I especially like the photo during the sunset, very atmospheric. There is only one word: SPECTECULAR Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 David, This is a masterpiece, and I'm speechless. Now I want one. I don't need one, but I do want one now. Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Superb ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_alfisti_ Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Outstanding work, looks simply perfect. Your outdoor pictures can be thought of as the real aircraft, especially the b&w at the beginning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Caught the atmosphere of the real thing beautifully. I remember reading an Airforces Monthly mag in the 1980's, lead article was about the Swiss AF 'Defending Neutrality' and the jets looked just like that. Astounding work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 That’s spectacular- well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Man, what a stunning model. I am Swiss and always loved the Swiss Airforce Mirages - you did it more than justice. congrats and hat off. I do have the kit too and will be happy if mine turns out only half as good as yours. Cheers, Michael PS: for those interested - here a video of the real deal (IIIRS recce) flying in the Swiss alps: Edited June 1, 2020 by WildeSau75 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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