Popular Post VG 33 Posted January 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) Hello In the end I have finished this MACH 2 Dassault Mystère 20 from Escadre de Transport 65. I chose aircraft #EG as she could be seen in 1991 for the mission of calibrating radars or radio navigation systems. To say it is a difficult kit is an understatement as this is one of the first kits produced by MACH 2. I replaced the side windows with plexiglass which I covered with tape cut to shape (thanks to my Silhouette Portrait cutting machine). I sanded the front windows but after breaking the first one, and sadly a little too much as I opened the bottom part. Obviously that put much dust inside and to fix it I did a big hole on the roof to clean the windscreen from inside. The bottom of the fuselage was deeper than the wings and I sanded... with the same result as on the windscreen. I had to glue some plastic and sand again. I can add that I had to create nearly everything behind the pilots and finally there were big sinks on the wings, fuselage and tail. The APU intake and exhaust are home made as were many antennae. So here is the result and I am happy it is done. Patrick Edited January 28, 2023 by VG 33 83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Wow! When I read your topic, I had to hold my breath, because I was hoping for the best. You did a huge job with this model, and all I can say is "Bravo!" How did you make the passenger windows? They're perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albymoore Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 That is some clean work, I especially like the paint application. It has the right amount of sheen for the scale. Nice job! Cheers, Albert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Superb build. If not for their interesting subjects,I would never buy another MACH 2 kit. Magnificent result out of a less than desireable kit Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxskater Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Great result on that kit, I think I started one in the 1990s but gave up. Even with my skills now I would still be far away from the result you got! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 6 hours ago, VG 33 said: Hello In the end I have finished this MACH 2 Dassault Mystère 20 from Escadre de Transport 65. I chose aircraft #EG as she could be seen in 1991 for the mission of calibrating radars or radio navigation systems. To say it is a difficult kit is an understatement as this one of the first kits produced by MACH 2. I replaced the side windows with plexiglass which I covered with tape cut to shape (thanks to my Silhouette cutting machine). I sanded the front windows but after breaking the first one, and sadly a little too much as I opened the bottom part. Obviously that put much dust inside and to fix it I did a big hole on the roof to clean the windscreen from inside. The bottom of the fuselage was deeper than the wings and I sanded... with the same result as on the windscreen. I had to glue some plastic and sand again. I can add that I had to create nearly everything behind the pilots and finally there were big sinks on the wings, fuselage and tail. The APU intake and exhaust are home made as were many antennae. So here is the result and I am happy it is done. Patrick Well done and courageous. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Well fought, you really beat this one into shape,looks absolutely stunning, great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 A saw's ear into a silk purse I'd say. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Wow! So much work. And all your efforts led to a wonderful result. Real great job! Thank you for sharing, Patrick! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Astonishing result from a Mach 2 kit., I'm still trying to retrieve my jaw. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Hello Pictures in progress with comments will follow next week. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Stunning results from what sounded like a right ordeal. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Lovely, I have one of these to build (if Amodel does not release on first!) and I am not put off by the negativity 🙃 🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Sounds like the build was challenging but you ended up doing a fantastic job CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATRICK FROM THE SANDS Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Superb work on that one! However the nose shape seems a little bit odd to me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Holy God !! He did it !! Congratulations Man !! Given the kit, you can call it an achievement !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Building a MACH 2 kit is for those who have a glutton for punishment. Congratulations that you succeeded, a very respectable result indeed! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPang Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Hi, Very well job. Nice to see CTM 1000. Cheers SPang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Wow, it certainly hides the fight you had, beautiful finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 good job beating that in to shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 Hello As I told above here are some pictures I took when this kit was in progress. I increased the contrast to show the hollows... I cut a rectangular hole inside the fuselage Next I glued a piece of plexiglass Here are the engine parts... I created this above where there would be the exhaust APU The plexiglass is polished like a mirror I made the moving plates of the horizontal tail The APU intake is home made With the help of my cutting machine I made the side windows masks Here are some bits inside the working area The fuselage to wing joint is not perfect After sanding too much we can see through a hole under the windscreen Underside is as perfect as the upper side and too much sanding as well Fixing with a small sprue length Trying to fix the hole but there is too much dust inside and I had to open the roof I could clean inside the cockpit with a brush I had first taken the shape of the front windows And I painted around the clear parts. Cheers. Patrick 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear, brilliant work Patrick as ever, well done sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpoud117 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Those "in-progress" pics make your build all the more impressive. Outstanding work, really! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Very impressing work on such a poor kit. I built it myself some 30-40 years ago. Still planning to build another one.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 This is impressive workmanship! How did you ensure that the plexiglass got sanded to match the curvature of the surrounding fuselage? Did you do repeated checks using a cardboard cutout of the fuselage contour to ensure roundedness? I'm interested in doing something similar on a Falcon 50 from A-Model, which is why I ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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