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DLZaggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
1 8 November, 02:42
Snake PlisskenFabulous build! A person can learn so much about a vehicle by seeing a model miniature of it. Thanks for sharing...8)
8 November, 03:40
David Hutchinsonarticolo contrassegnato come in ordine
Mirage IIIO/D Paint Masks for 1/48 Kinetic kit
Ronin Decals 1:48 1:48 on box
RPM-022 2023 Nuovo stampo 8 November, 03:40
David Hutchinsonarticolo contrassegnato come in ordine
Mirage IIIO/D Paint Masks for 1/48 Kinetic kit
Ronin Decals 1:48 1:48 on box
RPM-022 2023 Nuovo stampo 8 November, 03:40
Nathan Dempseyaggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
11 immagini
Mirage 2000C - Operation Daguet
1:48
Showing the correction for the placement of all chaff/flare dispensers as seen on 1991 aircraft.
Progetto: Mirage 2000C - Operation Daguet
5+ 18 7 October, 01:51
Nathan DempseyThe next project is up and running. This one will likely get a slow start as there's another hurricane headed my way…
7 October, 02:01
Nathan DempseyWell we survived that darn hurricane and had power restored yesterday by some fine Canadian fellows from Nova Scotia. The project continues with some progress to the fuselage.
15 October, 00:45
Clifford KeeslerWatching. Glad you weathered the hurricane ok. Did not know you were in Florida. I am a transplanted Florida guy. I am from Panama City. Was down there the end of August, first time I had been back since 2001. Hurricane Michael sure messed up the place, but they have rebuilt a lot. The house I lived in from 1995-2001 no longer exist, hurricane Michael leveled it.
19 October, 00:07
Nathan DempseyWe were part of mandatory evac. I sent the family away and stayed since my parents are next door in a 100 year old frame home. We were lucky and had minimal damage. We just lost large oaks and our entire cow field was a shallow lake. Power was out for a while but I'm used to living simple during such times. Yeah Michael was a monster.
The plastic in this kit is quite fragile. Getting parts off the tree cleanly is quite difficult. Very happy with the ResKit parts! They are very clean and easy to prepare.
19 October, 20:11
Nathan DempseyMore work today included adding etched parts to the rear fuselage and filling large holes intended for oversized antennas. Will be replacing all antennas with etched parts or thin plastic sheet.
23 October, 18:21
Clifford KeeslerLooking good Nathan. Glad you only had minor damage, and all is well.
23 October, 23:15
Clifford KeeslerI have 2 ESCI Mirage 2000's wonder if they are the same as the Heller kit?
23 October, 23:16
Nathan DempseyThank you sir! The Heller kit is the same as the Eduard kit. I believe the ESCI kit is now the Italeri kit.
24 October, 00:10
Nathan DempseyWork continues. Today I added some etched hydraulic lines to the rear landing gear. Preparation begins for the ResKit wheel set.
30 October, 03:14
DutchNathan, I love checking in from time to time, (super busy with Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery at the house and the rented house.). Anyway, glad to see you start this project. Did you ever build the Monogram Mirage 2000 and ESCI Jaguar I sold you? K/r, Dutch
31 October, 13:33
Nathan DempseyThanks Clifford & Desert!
Dutch: Same here. Still cutting downed trees and burning it all. Too much to place by the streets. The Mirage waits in the stash and the Jag was built as a close copy of my Kosovo build and given to a friend.
31 October, 14:47
Nathan DempseyAdded some photos of continuing work which includes more paint work on the landing gear and exhaust, the addition of the painted ejection seat to the cockpit & the completed external fuel tank.
3 November, 21:06
Desert MarlinLooks great! I suppose you are aware that the Mirage 2000 series aircraft have the option of an arresting hook or a parachute for landing? I believe either can be installed but only one of the two depending on airfields and conditions. Referring to photo #5.
4 November, 03:47
Nathan DempseyThanks Clifford & thanks for the catch on that parachute housing Desert!
I found a good picture of a '91 Mirage 2000 with the bigger chaff dispenser replacing the back of that housing. I'll need to go back and file that off and change the position of all the chaff dispensers. I'll add some pictures this evening.
7 November, 16:51
Laurent VILLANUEVA HELLER ForEvercolor pit = humbrol 27
radome = 64 ,
grey 127
blue = 144 with white...
7 November, 17:03
Nathan DempseyWelcome Laurent and thanks for the color info! Paint work is near.
Thanks Guy! 🙂
8 November, 02:39
Desert MarlinThe chaff dispenser sits over the parachute housing and therefore the chute can still be used!
8 November, 03:36
Petr Krepsaggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
17 immagini
ERA-3B "Whale" Skywarrior
1:48
Fuselage glued together. I’m gonna let it dry and will start with sending and rescribing of panel lines.
Progetto: ERA-3B “Whale” Skywarrior
2+ 14 8 October, 16:31
Desert Marlinaggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
49 16 October, 21:30
BetterTimes-HenryLooks great. I have the kit in my stash, will have to build it soon 👍
16 October, 21:50
Desert MarlinAfter two hours, the whole cockpit, wings and "fuselage" were together. I got totally sucked in after the first two hours and it really got in the way of other projects! So fun!!!
16 October, 21:53
Desert MarlinBiggest issue is the choice of D-Day markings. The white bands are 60 mm on each wing and on the booms. This makes the individual stripes 12 mm. Pretty easy once you see it. I started out with 50 mm white band. That was clearly too short.
16 October, 21:56
Desert MarlinModel Master Neutral Gray on the underside and Vallejo 71.043 (US Olive Drab) on top. Lots of Tamiya Panel Line accent black overall.
16 October, 21:58
Desert MarlinI have seen claims that Olds first two kills were in this specific aircraft.
17 October, 00:27
Gary VictoryReally nice work DM....Lovely build.
Best story around Robin Olds in a P-38 was that he got behind a flight of 109's.....he was ready to open fire when his engines cut - dead. He had forgot to switch tanks to his internals when he jettisoned his external tanks. Instead of resolving his fuel transfer issues he just carried on lining up on the 109 and shot it down while in 'glide mode'. That's calmness under pressure for you.
17 October, 06:16
Never a ProGreat build! The nose wheel is up, does the the nose weight ball included in the kit need to be reinforced with extra lead?
17 October, 07:04
Desert MarlinThanks all…
The nose wheel appears elevated because I use a sheet of glass on my bench. The glass is 1/4" thickness.
17 October, 15:02
Desert MarlinNow if I can get my antenna insulators to compare with Bernhard Schrock's Sea King! Definitely a worthy target!
17 October, 20:02
George AdamopoulosGreat result! Congratulations!
After reading Olds' biography, I have just started building the same kit, although I plan to do the narural metal version. How were the decals from kitsworld? Are they ok or do they require special attention?
6 November, 18:34
Desert MarlinHi George. I would be careful with the KitsWorld decals. They really don't have much film on them. I recommend getting the decal placed and see if it needs any attention after it dries. Aggressive setting solutions are not needed. Go slow!
6 November, 22:57
Mark SherwoodAh, Ha DM! (Referencing Danger Mouse UK TV Cartoon) That is a lovely build of Robin Old's P38. 👍🥸🤘
7 November, 06:06
Desert MarlinDanger Mouse! Seems a generation we will only remember. Something like the current younger generation may not know the pain of dialing "0" on a rotary phone... I love the reference!
8 November, 03:31
Desert MarlinDavid H, the clean finish presumes they just received these birds from other squadrons that were at the time converting to the new P-51's. This particular bird was cleaned up and hastily painted with stripes. Not long after all this, Olds moved over to the new P-51D, which is why I have another. of the Tamiya P-51Ds so I can make it up as SCAT III... in 1/32nd Scale.
8 November, 03:33
David Hutchinsonarticolo contrassegnato come in ordine
Royal Australian Air Force
Pilatus PC-21 ARDU & Roulette Scheme 2018Ronin Decals 1:72
RDS-176 2018 Nuovo stampo 8 November, 03:33
Víctor Rosasaggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
38 7 November, 02:43
Łukasz GlińskiGreat job, very cool and rare scheme 👍 the props are just cherry on the cake 👍
7 November, 10:38
Lochsa Riverlove the Catalina.....here is another floatplane in Argentinian livery....Airfix Supermarine Walrus Mk.I | Album by Lochsa_River (1:48)
7 November, 10:51
Mr JamesBrilliant colour scheme, excellent bare metal paintwork and the subtle weathering is spot on. Those props are really cool looking. Great build
7 November, 16:23
Snake PlisskenYes, what everyone else said; a striking paint scheme that looks proper for such an elegant plane. With the spinning props, it can be in nearly any pose: in flight, running up the engines, taxiing in water...
8 November, 03:32
ZHOU Kunha iniziato questo oggetto
USN AIM-174B Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile
Gloria Model 1:48
GR48701 8 November, 03:29
Desert Marlinaggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
80 8 November 2023, 21:10
Desert MarlinThis project will have both pilots on the intercom and watching the engine startup process. That is why the same type figure is used in both cockpits. They both monitor the engine to ensure that the EGT and RPM is increasing appropriately. Each has their hand on the control stick to be able to open their MIC as they confirm everything is normal at start. The plan is to have the aircraft loaded with a Nuke (Apache Cruise Missile?). Seems appropriate to me for the days we live in now...
8 November 2023, 22:16
TreehuggerMaybe go for resin seats as well?
Seems like kit plastic never can compete with resin seats. 🙂
Though, I no longer crave for resin interior for the cockpit because of the work, but seats are ok.
9 November 2023, 05:17
Desert MarlinI'll paint these up and see if I can tolerate them. If they are too bland, I have time to change my mind! Thanks for the idea!
9 November 2023, 21:25
Desert MarlinGreat video of the weapon that goes with this version of the Mirage 2000N
Youtube Video
25 November 2023, 00:46
Desert MarlinAs I have begun work on this kit, I am yet again struck by the lack of information in the variations and options provided in the kit. For example, the tail tip is not called out that applies to the 2000N version. While the nose of the 2000D is provided in the kit, it has to be modified to make it correct for the 2000N. Oh bother…
20 July, 02:40
Desert MarlinSelected "most appropriate" tail tip and mounted the correct nose to fuselage.
21 July, 20:04
Desert MarlinOkay, now I'm excited to get some paint on this cockpit!!! ResKit, you guys have done some great work with your 3D Resin Printing!
16 August, 18:29
TreehuggerOh, did you fiddle with the nose part to make it match the N version, or did you have to buy aftermarket nose for the N version? I have this kit in my stash, but haven't really looked any it yet.
28 August, 05:43
Desert MarlinI'm using the D nose but converting it to an N version. I'm also closing the "sucker doors" on the inlets to represent an engine that is not yet started... I'm assuming initial hydraulic power is applied from the APU and auxiliary hydraulic pumps have brought the gear door up. I'm going to close the speed breaks for pre-engine start configuration...
28 August, 17:36
Eric ThorntonLooks like BAM has some corrected noses still need the N one. Maybe reach out to him. I could use the corrected nose for this kit also. The Reskit stuff looks amazing.
bam-models.com/produ..2000-corrected-nose/
30 August, 13:57
Desert MarlinThanks for the heads up! The BAM nose looks fantastic! Sadly, the 2000N nose has a pitot tube and does not have the RDY antenna lines. It seems that much of the 2000N systems are somewhat earlier than the -5 systems. Everything I can find on the 2000N seems to be somewhat austere compared with the 2000-5. The ResKit cockpit is worth every penny!
30 August, 14:59
Mr DLike it 😀👍
Nice when the pilot looks like he's actually doing something and engaged with the craft.
30 August, 15:22
Desert MarlinThanks. It's really sad to remove detail from the ejection seat, but that is the only way to get the pilot in place...
30 August, 22:47
Desert MarlinThe pilot is from REEDOAK. They have several different figures in various poses so the realism can be developed based on the aircraft scenario. This model is being build to represent events just prior to engine start.
31 August, 01:50
Desert MarlinRemaining cockpit items:
1. Glass
2. Decals on seats
3. A little more weathering
4. Fix pilot's France Flag
5. Add WSO's Right shoulder patch
6. Check that I can get the canopy actuators in after everything is assembled...
7. Add HUD glass
1 September, 03:07
Desert MarlinThe glass and HUD went in great! I had to lightly sand the edge of the glass to get it to fit snugly into the ResKit frame between the front and back seats. I used 1000 grit and lightly buffed all the way around the edge. Fits perfectly!
3 September, 16:01
Desert MarlinCockpit is done! Looks like the ResKit cockpit tub fits perfectly! Lots of trimming to get the crew in the proper fit. Right now, I think it's ready for final checks before fuselage join. The forward control panel needs some sanding for fit, but it does work. I have left the seats, pilots and control panels loose until final fuselage join just to have "wiggle room" before closing. I was able to adjust the forward control stick to make it match the pilot's hand more closely. Just need to check a few more things and then join the fuselage halves!
4 September, 22:19
Laurent VILLANUEVA HELLER ForEverattention aux couleurs sur les notices kinetic etc , certaines sont fausses!
5 October, 11:29
Dave FlittonThe pilots look like they are impatiently waiting for you to finish the aircraft so that they can fly!
6 October, 00:31
Desert MarlinI got the canopy frames in the mail. The "detchord" in the forward canopy is perfect!
14 October, 21:27
Mr DDone a really smart job on cockpit n pilots 😁👍
It will be show peice of the Aircraft so worth the effort,
Did you have decals for the green display screen's ??
14 October, 21:43
Desert MarlinIJN Green is NOT the correct green for these planes. Sorry Kitty Hawk, just not right...
28 October, 01:29
Desert MarlinSmall Disaster. Soured Paint/Gloss has occurred. I'm a little bummed. It takes longer to get everything finished!
29 October, 18:15
Desert MarlinUsing water and a paper towel(s), I am able to verify where the soured paint/gloss has occurred. It has to be removed since the decal process will definitely find the errors during application. If the coating cannot stand water, it will never support the markings...
29 October, 18:20
Desert MarlinPanel line accent applied. Need to review and clean up anything out of place and then apply some poly to get ready for markings! Also need to fix the wing slats on the left wing. The method for mounting these slats is really weak...
2 November, 04:08
Desert MarlinPretty much done. I need to research a little bit, but there is history between the USA and France where the indigenous peoples are concerned. Suffice it to say that this image of an Indigenous Chief at the Wailing Wall and this particular Mirage 2000N seem to intersect just a little bit.
8 November, 03:28
Desert MarlinMore pictures tomorrow evening. The build is essentially done at this point so more pictures are needed! Cheers!
8 November, 03:28
Chrispossiede questo oggetto
Tornado ECR Italian Version interior 3D decals (with 3D-printed resin parts) for Revell kit
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ZHOU Kunaggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
8 immagini
Gloria Studio AIM-174B
1:48
Progetto: AIM-174B on VX-23 Super Hornet
8 November, 03:23
Kristjan Lindaggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
28 27 January 2023, 22:05
Rui SGreat work as usual 👍 The weathering and clean and shine interior on the road whells just wonderfull stuff...
I've also done a Panzer Regiment 8, Panzer II, but in North Afrika. Realy like that Bull Stencil.
Any issues with the kit?
28 January 2023, 01:03
Kristjan LindHey, Rui! Thanks!
About the kit: Getting the lower hull together was somewhat tricky and needed care, patience and attention.
The brackets that support the idler tensioning mechanism on the rear of the hull were wrong for
Ausf.B, and needed to be replaced. And I replaced the commanders cupola with a Dragon one too, because Tristar didn't have any interior details on theirs. Otherwise it's a great kit and a quite fun to build.
You can see the building of it here: britmodeller.com/for..547-panzer-iv-ausfb/
29 January 2023, 10:35
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