Dave_R Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Hi All, I want to build a 1/72 Mirage 2000 - just because they look good, but in my opinion the Modelsvit kit is just too expensive for a single engine fighter in 1/72 and the Italeri kit is dimensional wrong. So the Heller kit is what remains, the downside of the kit is it's age with poor detailing, raised panel lines etc.. I've got hold of an Airfix boxing. It's pretty basic, but accurate shape wise. The decals are poor. The decals are very blurry, to the extent that the French ones are virtual unusable. The Greek ones will just about pass and some decals can be replaced from spares. I've got spares missiles and ejection seat from the Special Hobby Mirage F.1 Which will improve the look a lot. Dave. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Hi All, It was very simple to put together and the fit wasn't too bad. I've engraved in the panel lines, there's a bit more to do - but so far so good. I've made a crude IP using spare decals. but it's OK for 1/72nd. There's more engraving to do and some clean up and it's ready for primer. Dave. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Wow! That was quick! On 21/08/2021 at 11:13, Dave_R said: I want to build a 1/72 Mirage 2000 - just because they look good I can think of no better reason. Welcome and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 Hi All, The priming is done. A little bit more filler here and there and then I can move onto the camo. Dave. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Looks very smart under its primer coat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Good progress and nice clean lines! Looks like a decent kit to me! Also the original weapons look OK compared to som 48 scale offerings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Hi All, Most of the painting is done. The blue camo needs neatening up around the air intakes and there's detail painting to do, then on to the decals. Dave. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Hi All, This one's very nearly finished. Not detailed by current standards, but it is the right shape. Gallery photos to follow. Dave. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Wow, fantastic result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Blimey Dave, can you slow down a bit mate you're making the rest of us look bad ! Brilliant job looks the business mate, congratulations Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 That looks brilliant, it has scrubbed up beautifully for an oldish kit. Nice. 👍 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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