Roger Newsome Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 First aircraft build for awhile.... I couldn't decide on which scheme to paint so bought three, nmf, Djibouti camo and a blue grey one is the plan. With that in mind I don't want to spend too long on the cockpit so I've only done a minimal amount of work. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Good start Roger !! I have that same kit in my attic, so I'll look over your shoulder from time to time if you don't mind it !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: Good start Roger !! I have that same kit in my attic, so I'll look over your shoulder from time to time if you don't mind it !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC. I'm feeling enthusiastic about this and subsequent Mirage builds and don't want to bog myself down with aftermarket and worrying about 100% accuracy so you shouldn't have to wait too long for some over the shoulder peering. 😆 Roger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Todays update, wheel Wells and wings assembled. The plan at the moment is to build my three Mirages in chronological order so this one will be No.28, EC 01/002, SPA 3 - Cigognes, Armée de l'Air, Base Aérienne 102 Dijon, February 1964 in natural metal. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Saturday evening update. The plan now is to build all three, give them a black base coat and then decide which is the best candidate for an all metal finish, ie the one with the least flaws and smoothest finish. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 It looks similar in design to the Eduard version, particularly around the intake area, which has caused problems in some builds. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: It looks similar in design to the Eduard version, particularly around the intake area, which has caused problems in some builds. John That's exactly the area that has caused me problems John. I needed to use a built of filler there. I have the Eduard instructions from their version and they are almost identical and a little more detailed which comes in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Hello, Nice start ! :) Hobby Boss is very much a Eduard look alike, with the good fortune of having the landing gear legs of a proper length, while Eduard is sitting too high. Indeed the HB kit is the best ROI. Best, Stef (#6) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 33 minutes ago, Stéphane said: Hello, Nice start ! Hobby Boss is very much a Eduard look alike, with the good fortune of having the landing gear legs of a proper length, while Eduard is sitting too high. Indeed the HB kit is the best ROI. Best, Stef (#6) Thanks Stef, that's good to know. There'll be a bit of an enforced break this week due being away from home on work courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Back at it this weekend..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 The camo scheme of the EC 3/10 "Vexin" aircraft done with Top Notch vinyl masks. It's had a coat of gloss prior to decals and weathering. Not much to show on the EC 2/10 "Seine" aircraft, this one has also just received a gloss coat. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Decals going on the Djibouti aircraft.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 Mirage no.2, decaling in progress.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 The second Mirage is very colourful. I like the yellow lines on the wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: The second Mirage is very colourful. I like the yellow lines on the wings. Thanks. I actually thought I was going to have a struggle with the yellow lines, me and long straight decals don't always get on but these ones didn't cause a problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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