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63 27 December 2023, 16:31
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Another update on the Mirage. Despite my initial plan to make this a quick and simple project, I used PE parts for the cockpit and created rivets all over the model with improvised tools (saw blade). Then I had to fill some gaps along the wing roots and air intakes. The panels on the nose were also filled for the simple reason that they don't exist on the real counterpart. Final reveal coming soon!
5 January, 20:20
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Last update on the Mirage - I'll probably upload a detailed video about the building and painting process tomorrow. As you can see, it wasn't easy to get a somewhat realistic colour tone and I had to mix quite a few paints until I was satisfied with the outcome. A lot of weathering was done using enamel weathering products and oils.
7 January, 20:55
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Brilliant progress 👍 respect for spraying the AquaColours, I couldn't avoid clogging with them.
8 January, 13:02
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Thank you guys! Yes, I also avoid spraying Revell paints but unfortunately in this case they were my only option :/
8 January, 15:03
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Finished another project! Overall this was quite an enjoyable build, even though a few gaps had to be filled and it wasn't easy to mix the blue camo of the Mirage. As usual, all details can be found in my video! Youtube Video
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8 January, 18:14
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great ,just to improve the next ones, lighten the blue, and put yellow on the dorsal antennae and on the fin a white comma at the top this one = antenna
28 April, 16:20
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Thanks Lukasz. It was quite tricky for me to come anywhere close to the real colours 🙈
1 September, 17:01
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Added water gel effect and the water lilies.
Project: Panzer of the lake
58 13 June, 14:20
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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence! 😉 I like the Panzer grey though, a nice faded touch, thank you.
22 July, 08:08
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Thanks gary for your idea to use buff. I can see a difference but it's barely noticeable in the photos.
Maybe I should use more buff but I'll wait and see what the whole scene looks like with resin water and water lilies.
Thanks Dietmar.
Thanks Alexander.
23 July, 17:27
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Thanks Rui.
Thank you Robert.
Dear Mspi101 finish the models that you have before buying new ones ...
- The Panzer of the lake has spoken😉
26 July, 18:01
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Wow! This is going to be a stunner! I agree, the tree roots are well observed, so very convincing. May I suggest a few dead grass stems amongst the fresh leaves? Perhaps some old tree leaves too? Can't wait to see the lily pads...
9 August, 06:49
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11 27 August, 21:50
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To add detail to cockpit I used the new "Real Colors Markers" they work well with great coverage and so far the "brush" tip makes the job easy and natural
28 August, 06:35
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Cheers for coments peeps, as I said the tips of the markers do all the work but not having too much coffee before also helps 😁
28 August, 12:03
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The instruction in step 16 confused me for awhile. I got the cutout bit (seams the large extra fuel tanks interfered with the flaps!) but it took some time to workout the fill instructions.
It's only when you put the newly clipped flaps on you see the gap left on the wing, creating too much drag and the fill becomes obvious 🤪
29 August, 08:03
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Good to see another of your projects Sy!
These markers look interesting, can you write something more? Are these acrylic paint? Can you do the washing afterwards?
Ps. Lucky you, dunno why these kits are so hard to get.
30 August, 14:21
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Thanks for the kind comments
#Gliński I believe the pens are an acrylic by AK ineteractive, they go down really well on primed and unprimed plastic. You can once dry, which they do very quickly, you can use washes oils and enamel thinners.
Here's a YouTube by Ak about there use Youtube Video
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30 August, 19:30
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I struggled to find a good white paint that had strong pigment n didn't need loads of coats, l tried different brands...Velejo, Mig, eventually l got AK Intense white " Amazing" 2x light coats n a brilliant strong white finish.
Im finding my Velejo yellow is bit poor in coverage.... So lve just ordered the Ak intense yellow, it's great paint and goes a long way as it's thick and can be thinned down alot. Recommend paint.
31 August, 20:50
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Romanian lAR-80 Fighter ![View album, image #27 View album, image #27](/albums/img/1/5/0/1796150-141759-89-720.jpg)
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Canopy on the clear gorilla glue is invisible, lve found PVA to be a bit milky,
I tend to do closed canopy,s to keep d...
Project: Hobbyboss IAR-80
Scratchbuilt
18 13 August, 21:46
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Thanks, Appreciate the interest, lm reality new to the hobby about 14 months, finding my way with techniques.
Weathering n panel lines need more learning.
The IAR-80 was decent price from HB and liked the paint scheme...bit different
👍👍
18 August, 13:25
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Thanks J35.
Nice to have the interest, HB instructions bit weak!
They said to paint interior charcoal black like on the FW-190.
But l checked n the Romanian lAR interior was grey/blue.
Engine building next 6 parts deal.
Cheers 😃👍
20 August, 11:14
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Good to have you along Miguel, engine n wings next,
A small amount of the wing is seen through bottom of cockpit, the HB instructions didn't mention painting it first!!
But the fit of the model be ok so far.
👍👍
21 August, 09:08
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Love the idea of filling with acrylic, never thought about it. Does it hold well though time?
26 August, 13:14
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Hi, Yes lve used it alot and holds up really well , l find the fillers a bit messy and more trouble than it's worth on small gaps.
You do need to allow overnight drying with it for best sanding results.
😀👍
26 August, 13:42
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Brilliant! The putty really can create a mess with finely molded details
26 August, 15:01
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Yes it has a habit of filling in panel lines n bits not necessary!!
This technique is same as using alot of paint to fill a gap or high build primer ect...just becomes part of the paint layer as it acrylic too.
But it's not for big gaps!! As there is a bit of shrinking overnight.
Be onto marking rivets next step after sanding... Then need to make choices on open or closed canopy???
26 August, 19:18
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If anyone dare look away from that then every romanian within a 20 km radius will undo all your progress like a bunch of wolves eating a sheep
26 August, 19:29
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Thanks Mike 👋😀👍.
Ive got the canopy on now, HB do nice clear glass, so I'm having a closed cockpit,
So bit of masking to do there next.
Ive got X2 builds on the go at min.
All the best 👍👍
30 August, 19:09
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