Popular Post mathy 5,602 Posted September 26 Popular Post Share Posted September 26 Hi all, here some pics of my latest model: Kitty Hawk`s 1:32 scale Mirage 2000C. For me the best Kit KH produced until now! Add some Eduard PE´s, Löök Panel and Berna Decals for the squadron markings. 95 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 4,830 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Simply sensational! Link to post Share on other sites
SAT69 1,866 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 The two external tanks with different paint schemes gives the model an additional realism. Such tank combinations are not uncommon but are seldom modeled. The cockpit is sensational and the overall build is wonderful. Nice to hear that you give the kit such high marks. Link to post Share on other sites
arnobiz 158 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Stunning work, congratulations and thanks for sharing! Arnaud Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Brantley 1,988 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Fantastic Mathias! As usual, I might add! Link to post Share on other sites
Doc72 973 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Well done, really impressive. I like the multi-hued paint job in particular. Did you start with a black base coat? Link to post Share on other sites
mathy 5,602 Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 2 minutes ago, Doc72 said: Well done, really impressive. I like the multi-hued paint job in particular. Did you start with a black base coat? Thanks! I used a black base coat only for the right wing tank for the chipping. The rest was done with a mid. grey paint. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Andrés S. 1,066 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Hi Mathias. I've always thought that aircraft modellers we are way behind in achieving the realism that military vehicle models achieve. Obviously you are not part of the group. Your works are incredibly realistic. I wonder how you get the paint weathered with such subtle and incredibly realistic dirt effects. You have said to another forum member "The rest was done with a mid. grey paint." But I don't understand what you mean or the way you say you do it. Can you explain it please? Andrés S. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 1,199 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 2 hours ago, Rich G said: WOW Rich X 2 Excellent is an understatement. Link to post Share on other sites
Sluffer77 16 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 That is superb. Link to post Share on other sites
basket 578 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Very nice indeed . Link to post Share on other sites
dashellis 197 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Outstanding that is really beautiful Darren Link to post Share on other sites
Pete in a shed 577 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Exquisite work. Pete Link to post Share on other sites
mathy 5,602 Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 2 hours ago, Andrés S. said: Hi Mathias. I've always thought that aircraft modellers we are way behind in achieving the realism that military vehicle models achieve. Obviously you are not part of the group. Your works are incredibly realistic. I wonder how you get the paint weathered with such subtle and incredibly realistic dirt effects. You have said to another forum member "The rest was done with a mid. grey paint." But I don't understand what you mean or the way you say you do it. Can you explain it please? Andrés S. Thanks for the words Andres, Sorry for the misunderstanding. Weathering was done with different methods. I used oilcolors, postshading with Airbrush and AK pencils 1 Link to post Share on other sites
czaralko 82 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Amazing work, this kit is definitely on my radar, what do you think of the kit? shake and bake? Link to post Share on other sites
mathy 5,602 Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 1 hour ago, czaralko said: Amazing work, this kit is definitely on my radar, what do you think of the kit? shake and bake? It is pure fun! Fit and details are just great Link to post Share on other sites
Hook 1,199 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 The canine's danglies - very nice work! Cheers, Andre Link to post Share on other sites
polybebber 213 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Fantastic, simply fantastic May ask what paints you used? Very convincing and realistic!! Lothar Link to post Share on other sites
Shorty84 487 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Hi Mathy, your Mirage looks ace. The colour variations are looking great, giving the kit a "well used" look One question, what colours did you use for the camo as yours look spot on? French colours (especially for the Mirage 2000) don't seem to be readily available as the French use their own colour standard and no paint manufacturer yet seems to be interested doing them. Thanks! Cheers Markus Link to post Share on other sites
Alan P 6,347 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Superb as always! Great modelling. Alan Link to post Share on other sites
mathy 5,602 Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 3 hours ago, Shorty84 said: Hi Mathy, your Mirage looks ace. The colour variations are looking great, giving the kit a "well used" look One question, what colours did you use for the camo as yours look spot on? French colours (especially for the Mirage 2000) don't seem to be readily available as the French use their own colour standard and no paint manufacturer yet seems to be interested doing them. Thanks! Cheers Markus Markus, I think the best option for french Mirage 2000C are the HATAKE colors C037 Light Gost Grey and C027 Intermediate Blue. I used those ones out of the "Orange Line". 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Nikola Topalov 564 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Another beauty from you Mathy! Brilliant work man! Well done. I am especially amazed by the cockpit. How long did the build take? Best, Nikola Link to post Share on other sites
redcap 597 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 One of the very best models I have seen on BM for some time and that is saying something given the standard on this site; a superb build and finish! Gary Link to post Share on other sites
toniosky 461 Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 Great work ! Link to post Share on other sites
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