zebra Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I'm going to join in with a pair of Special Hobby 1/72 Super Mysteres. The dual boxing was a xmas present from Mrs Z - you get two complete kits, plus an Isradecal book on Israeli Super Mysteres. There are decals for four SMB.2s (two French, two Israeli) and two Sa'ars (a natural metal Israeli now, and a Honduran one). Curiously none of the Israeli ones is in the later desert camouflage (the one we'll all be familiar with, as used on many Israeli aircraft from the 70s to the present day) in favour of an early camouflaged SMB.2, one in SEA camo (delivered in this scheme, apparently) and the natural metal Sa'ar. I fancy doing a Sa'ar in the later desert camo, and the book comes into its own here by giving me all the info I need. I should be able to do it with the decals for the other Israeli ones. The other one will be a natural metal French SMB.2. I've started prepping and priming parts - assembly will start tomorrow. cheers Julian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Hello there Julian @zebra, and welcome! Two cool choices of looks! Will they be flying next to each other in parade formation? Or on the ground? Enjoy your time here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1199 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Great choice of subject Julian, its a super kit. Scalemates has a PDF of the instructions for the Sa'ar boxing which does include the late IAF desert camouflage if you run in to any hitches along the way, im sure it could be useful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Good afternoon Julian I am very plesaed to see more SMB2 being built for this Gb .. Have fun ... Best regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I do like the SMB2, I thought I’d read somewhere that SH were also going to produce it in 1/48. I wish they would. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 7 hours ago, Biggles87 said: I do like the SMB2, I thought I’d read somewhere that SH were also going to produce it in 1/48. I wish they would. John They are here:- If it is anything like the 1/72nd version it will be a real treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 I seem to have forgotten to take photos again! I've been concentrating on my Kaman HOK-1 in the Salty Sea Dog GB and neglecting these, but picked them up again and here's where I'm up to: Two completed fuselages. OK kits to build so far, although the fit could be better in places. More soon Julian 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Fin, wings and tailplanes attached. Quite a good fit, tiny bit of filler needed in a couple of places. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 They’re looking great, looks like you’ve got lots on the go. Nice work. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Very tidy, looks like I need to add one (or two!) of these to the stash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Good evening Julian Very good job so far .. Best of luck for the rest of your build .. Best regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosa_1991 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 I'm very excited to see the end result on these beauties! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Getting a bit closer to painting time: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosa_1991 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 The original French ejection seat looks very detailed, and expertly done! Waiting with so much anticipation to see them in their full glory. Greetings from Honduras! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 I've been neglecting these, better get a move on. Got some paint on both over the last couple of days. more soon Julian 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Very neat construction and paint job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Super neat work and nice progress. These should turn out wonderfully well. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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