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Mr D
Thanks Alberto 👍
How's the Be-12 going?

Robert Podkoński
Watching with interest 🙂

Mr D
Thanks Robert 😁👍
I've built few of these little guy,s there nice n easy n refreshing after bigger builds.

Mr D
Thanks Villiers 👋😃👍
.fun little builds good for filling gaps on the shelf .

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

Skyhiker
I think you should do the factory test model red AND the conservative grey scheme! They are both cool. Heck maybe you should do 20 or 30 of these little suckers. That would be fun.

Mr D
Hi Skyhiker 👋
Thanks.... the red looks smart, quite a few weapons to paint up too.. going to need my magnifying visor.
I have the German F4 phantom and the hornet lined up in the stash 🤣

Mr D
Thanks Edouard 👍
I noticed you have the Airfix Tomahawk on order?
That's a really nice kit to build ...goes together well , the back wheel n control stick are bit fragile! So be careful.

Ben M
Is that a Su-9 in photo 10?

Mr D
Hi Ben 👋
It's
Starfighter,
F-14 tomcat,
Mig-21
Mig-23 ground attack version.
👍

Ben M
😍

Guy Rump
Lovely collection. 👍

Mr D
Thanks Guy 😁👍
The little 1:144 good for saving room 🤣.
I would like to do full size Starfighter at some point .

Mr D
^^ full size 🤣🤣 1:48 ^^

Ben M
Hahaha! I have a "full size" starfighter coming up too. It's such a beautiful aircraft.

gorby
Nice result on all of them.

Mr D
Thanks Gorby Appreciate it....there my little fill-in substitutes ....till l get round to 1:48
Definitely want to do a Starfighter in larger scale.
Good luck with your projects 👍

Mr D
Thanks for the lovely Likes 😁👍
Will have to look into the fiddly weapons next.

Skyhiker
Looking good

Andrzej Rygiel
I like to do 144th scale minis in between some bigger scale models and your Tigershark is an eye-catcher, it will really stand out in this bright livery! Gives me some ideas for my next builds 😉

Mr D
Hi Andrzej.
Thanks 👍 yes they are nice to do now n then between or after bigger builds.
Yes it's a nice bright red, the Northrop factory colour.
Good luck with your projects 👍👍

Mr D
Thanks for the Likes everyone 😀👍
Nice quick easy little build, the paints are AK Intense acrylic.

Miguel Vaquero
Looking pretty good D. Amazing as always

Mr D
Hi Miguel 👋, thanks ... appreciate it.
This one was moulded quite good, l had to build up the bottom intake on one side a little, but l think that was me not fitting the part level.
I have an F-4 phantom from this range in the stash, l managed to get so 144 German decals for it ....they cost more than the kit 🙄🤣.

Miguel Vaquero
Well I'm really hoping to see more of your 144 work because it's impressive. And as for the F4 decals, well, spending money is the biggest part of this hobby 🤣🤣

Mr D
True 🤣 l need a good soviet cockpit paint now 🙄

Trez
I think Eduard used to do a 1:144 Me262 which might be your cup of tea!

gorby
Impressive painting! I like the scheme.

Mr D
Thanks Trez 👍 l will look the model up, sounds interesting 🤔 👍

Hi Gorby 👋 thanks 👍 it's a nice bright scheme....will be heavily loaded with weapons soon.

S B
Excellent! 1/144 scale is such a crazy thing!!! You have all of my respect.

Mr D
Hi S B👋
🤣 Yes ....need a good magnifying visor with light.

Thanks

S B
I do need those magnifiers even on my 1/48 scale jets! 😂😂😂

Gerald
Hello Welcome here 😉

ewg3t
thanks very much!

Dietmar Bogatzki
Der Start sieht schon mal vielversprechend aus, Jörg 👍

David Taylor
watching.

Jörg Schäfer
Danke, schön das ihr dabei seid.

Villiers de Vos
Beautiful camouflage scheme.

Jörg Schäfer
Thank you. Yes, it wasn't easy to get it clean on the superstructure. But it is the distinguishing feature of this ship.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Whoow du legst aber ein ganz schönes Tempo vor, Jörg 🙂

Jörg Schäfer
Das ist einfach, da ich inzwischen fast anderthalb Fahre an dem Modell baue. 😉
Das letzte Foto ist jetzt aber der aktuelle Stand des Projektes.
Ich hoffe um Weihnachten rum fertig zu sein.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Ok ich dachte schon, so schnell und so gut gebaut....

Jörg Schäfer
Dann könnte ich zaubern. Lach.

Dietmar Bogatzki
🙂

Joerg R.
Huhu Namenvetter, wusste gar nicht, dass du auch auf Scalemates bist 👍 😉

Jörg Schäfer
Hallo Jörg. Bin ich auch erst seit kurzen. 😉

David Taylor
Just gets better.

Jörg Schäfer
I hope so. Now scratching goes on...

Dietmar Bogatzki
Wieder schöne Details wie die Abdeckunfgen für die Signalflaggen, Jörg 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Dietmar. Hat auch Spaß gemacht. Morgen muß ich mir was einfallen lassen um die Seile für die Signalflagen an der Plattform zu befestigen.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Da schau ich dir bestimmt über die Schulter, wie du das löst 🙂

Dietmar Bogatzki
Coole Idee mit den Leitern als Befestigungspunkte, ist gespeichert 🙂

Thomas Wirsching
Ui hab diesen Bau zufällig heute zum erstenmal gesehen und bin schwer beeindruckt von Deiner Qualität - das Weathering ist super realistisch 👍. Verrätst Du welche Farben Du benutzt hast? Ich hab das Ding auch in 1:350 im Hafen liegen 🙂

Jörg Schäfer
Freut mich das sie dir gefällt. 🙂
Ich benutze hauptsächlich Vallejo Acryl Farben. Model Color und Model Air.
Zum altern dann die Naval Serie von AK und das chipping erledige ich seit neusten mit den Dry Brush Farben von Ammo, die ich natürlich auch zum Trockenmalen benutze.
Früher habe ich das chipping mit Ölfarben gemacht. Versuche aber inzwischen möglichst auf Terpentin zu verzichten.
Du schwingst aber auch einen feinen Pinsel, Thomas. Deine Langley ist absolut klasse geworden.

Jau Dietmar, mit den halben Leitern hat gut funktioniert.

Ralf Topeters
Bin spät dran aber muss ich dabei sein. Sieht jetzt schon soooo gut aus. Wahnsinn!

David Taylor
Exellent.

Guy Rump
Very nice modelling 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Vielen Dank. 🙂

Christian Lehmann
👍

Juskifo
👏beautiful work

Oleg Smilyk
Great work!!!

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Männers.

gorby
WOW! That's stunning work.

Villiers de Vos
Very nice.

Rui S
How. Excellent work 👍

Simon Nagorsnik
Each photo of this album is a highlight in itself!
Your work looks so fantastic👌

Villiers de Vos
The scout plane is a gem on its own.

Spanjaard
great job!

Jörg Schäfer
Vielen lieben Dank meine Modellbau Freunde.
Ich habe ein Menge Zeit in dieses große Modell investiert, aber ich denke das es sich rentiert.
An der kleinen Arado bau ich nun eine Woche.

Guy Rump
Looking better and better. 👍

Neuling
Dran bleiben, sieht alles super aus!

Michael Kohl
Neuling hat recht! Sieht wirklich alles super aus. Wenn ich mir allein die Arado ansehe...

Thomas Wirsching
Mann das sieht wirklich bis jetzt alles fantastisch aus👍

Jörg Schäfer
Cool, freu mich sehr dass mein Schiffchen so gut ankommt. 🙂

Dietmar Bogatzki
Klasse gemacht mit dem Flieger, nicht wie sonst üblich auf dem Katapult 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Stimmt Dietmar.
Ich wollte das mal etwas anders darstellen mit der Arado. Zumal das Schienensystem beim Pontos Satz mit dabei ist. Werde jetzt noch eine Mannschaft zusammen stellen die den Vogel auf seinem Schlitten schiebt. Habe originales Bildmaterial von diesem Vorgang.

Joerg R.
Mal ne Frage an euch Bismarck Experten. Waren die Balkenkreuze auf den Flügeln des Fliegers so schmal oder waren die nicht etwas dicker?
Die kommen mir am Modell etwas schmal vor.

Jörg Schäfer
Hallo Jörg. Die Balkenkreuze waren ober- und unterhalb der Flügeln unterschiedlich.
Unter den Flügeln waren sie wesentlich dicker. Schau mal hier.
scalemates.com/de/ki..o-ar-196a-3--1118587

Joerg R.
Ok danke dir, kam mir halt etwas schmal vor oben

Michael Kohl
The level of detail is just amazing - and color and weathering look convincing too.

Jörg Schäfer
Dank dir Micha.
Ja ich versuche den Detaillierungsgrad so hoch wie möglich anzusetzen.
Infos über dieses Schiff gibt es wahrlich genug und viele meiner Modellbaufreunde sind wahre Kenner der Bismarck.
Es wäre sträflich, das dann nicht auszunutzen.

Simontie
Great build 🙂👍

Paul Moore
Wow ….WOW!!

Jörg Schäfer
Danke ihr beiden.

Dietmar Bogatzki
wahnsinn wäre froh halb so viel zu können, jörg 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Jeder wie er kann Dietmar, die Hauptsache ist doch das man Spaß an seinem Hobby hat. 😉

gorby
Absolutely STUNNING work!!!!

Transall NG
Wunderbar ! I have very recently finished Takom's Bruno in 1/72, and your level of details is astonishing !

Jörg Schäfer
Thank you gentleman

Thomas Wirsching
Sieht verdammt gut aus Jörg 👍

David Taylor
Gets better and better.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Tolle Fortschritte, Jörg 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Jungs. 🙂

Christian Bruer
Klasse Arbeit und viele viele interessante Details - Photo # 49 u. 50 z.B. 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Christian.
Das von einem exzellenten Modellbauer zu lesen, ein großes Lob.
Habe deine tollen Modelle heute erst entdeckt.

Harald Besold
Super gebaut! Besser kann man das nicht mehr machen! Kompliment!

Jörg Schäfer
Vielen Dank Harald. 🙂

Villiers de Vos
A great project.

Jan Peters
A mammoth of a project, but what great details you are adding 👍🏻

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Männers.
Ich hoffe ja das ich dieses Mammut Projekt im Herbst endlich abschließen kann.

David Taylor
Superb detailing

Dietmar Bogatzki
Immer wieder eine Freude die Bilder anzusehen Jörg, aber haben sich beim Hauptmast ein paar Fäden gelöst oder sieht das nur so aus? (Bild65)

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Jungs.
Ein gutes Auge Dietmar.
Aber Gott sei Dank ist daß so gewollt. Das sind die Seile die den Masten abspannen. Die werden endgültig angebracht wenn die Reling und Leiter zu den Verkehrsbooten angebracht wurde. Im Moment wären sie nur im Weg.

Michael Kohl
I dare say that there are not a lot of Bismarcks around with your standard of detail, paint proficiency and convincing weathering. It takes a bit to hook me with WW II german stuff, but you definitely got me.

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Roland.
Das freut mich zu lesen, Michael. Schön das ich dich mit diesem alten WWII Pott ein bisschen locken konnte! 🙂

Dietmar Bogatzki
Einfach nur geil, Jörg 👍

Thomas Wirsching
Hallo Jörg, ich ahnte ja nicht, dass Du auch noch ein Takelmeister bist 🙂. Ich erstarre in Ehrfurcht vor Deiner sauberen Arbeit 👍

P.S.: Hab mir die Yamato geholt, allerdings die neue von Tamiya in 1:350 mit einem Premium-Upgrade-Set von MK1-Design für einen sehr fairen Preis...

Jörg Schäfer
Danke schön ihr beiden. 🙂
Das hört sich vielversprechend an Thomas und freut mich. Bin schon gespannt auf deinen Baubericht.

Paul Moore
I've seen better ….. 😎

Absolutely amazing!

Paul Moore
Makes me want to quit my shipbuild.

Jörg Schäfer
Lol. Thanks.

Fritz01
Überragend! Details über Details. Da möchte man am liebsten verkleinert in 1:200 über die Decks und die Brücke laufen!

Jörg Schäfer
🙂 ein schöner Gedanke.
Danke Fritz.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Allein die Kräne sind schon genial, Jörg 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Dietmar.
Aber ich muss auf passen jetzt kurz vor Schluss nicht schlampig zu werden.
Man sieht langsam des erwünschte Bauende und möchte schnell dahin.
Das nächste Projekt wartet und man ist schon heiß darauf. 😉

Roland Roth
Hier ist definitiv ein Filigran-High-End-Modellbauer am Werk ☝️
Andere würden behaupten - ein Nietenzähler 🤣

Ich bin hin und weg von dem Handwerksgeschick und der Detailverliebtheit 😍

Jörg Schäfer
Vielen Dank für die Blumen Roland. 😊

Joerg R.
Ja da schau her, der Roland hat Jörgs Meisterwerk gefunden 😄 😄

Michael Kohl
fehlt bei der Takelage nicht noch ein Tau? 😉

Jörg Schäfer
Der Micha passt aber ganz genau auf. 😅

Treehugger
I haven't read all the comments, but I wonder: How do you work with airbrushing on varnish? Presumably, after airbrushing on paint, you add a gloss coat and then some varnish to control the shine. Do you airbrush on varnish on the entire model, or separate parts perhaps?

Jörg Schäfer
I do not fully understand the question. I only work with matte finishes anyway. Whether brush or airbrush. If I then attach something with superglue, I paint over the spot again with a brush and matt clear varnish

Treehugger
Aha. So I always thought that airbrushing on a gloss coat, added protection against scrapes and fingerprints (and that adding gloss coat to a model was sort of necessary). I do think a smooth matte surface looks nice on my models, but they don't stay nice for long if I keep handling a model with my hands as I keep working. That is why I thought you other modelers always added a gloss coat on top and a varnish (to remove the high shine of the protective gloss coat).

Paul Moore
Jorg:

Where is this model displayed? I hope it's at a public place where people can enjoy and be educated by it.

Jörg Schäfer
So to avoid fingerprints I always use self-made handles for the individual sections. On the handles, mostly square pieces of wood and sawn-off tool handles, I then glue individual construction sections with Blu Tack. You can see it in picture 24 or 36.

Jörg Schäfer
Hello Paul.
Unfortunately I'm afraid not. I think it's too dangerous to go to a trade fair with this giant pot. I'm afraid of damage in transit. 😒

Paul Moore
I understand. You don't just put this in a briefcase! I was rather thinking of a permanent location. Like a museum, the entrance to a public building, foyer of a university building, a German navy headquarters, etc. Just a thought. People are so ignorant of their own countries history (at least in America).

Jörg Schäfer
I would find the idea very nice, but you will probably only be able to admire it in my private collection. Especially since the swastika is not allowed to be shown publicly in Germany, but only privately in connection with the historical model construction.

Michael Kohl
At a german university I would expect the lifespan of this model to be shorter than you can say: Alle Mann von Bord.

Michael Kohl
@Trehugger: consider gloves too. A big box doesn't cost a fortune and makes quite a difference.

Jörg Schäfer
Stimmt Michael 😅

JoRRuPoRNiKAS
Hello Master Jörg.
Very fine and clean execution, great detail. Full respect to the creator. A very powerful end result. Congratulations on completing the job!

Is there also a display-protection showcase for the model?

Shar Dipree
Hallo Jörg.
Wow, ich kann meine Begeisterung kaum in Worte fassen. Absolut tolle und echt wirkende Arbeit, finde ich. Spitzenmäßig! Teilweise hatte ich den Eindruck, ein leichter anderer Hintergrund und ich hätte gedacht, es wären Aufnahmen von der echten Bismark. HAMMERSPITZENMÄSSIG! Vielen Dank für die Bilder.

Jörg Schäfer
Vielen Dank Jungs. Freu mich sehr über diese tollen Kommentare.
Ja, natürlich kommt das Schiff unter eine Vitrine. Hab den riesigen Kasten auch schon zuhause.
Hoffe mal das wenn alles glatt läuft, die Bismarck nächsten Monat unter die Haube kommt.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Das mit der Reeli9ng glaube ich dir aufs Wort, Jörg.
elbst in 1/200 dürfte das noch fitzelig genug gewesen sein, sieht aber stark aus 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Danke schön Dietmar.
Da hat Pontos auch wieder gute Voraussetzungen geschaffen, indem sie einen ganzen Satz einzelner Reling Stützen als PE Satz dazu gelegt haben.
Durch die Ösen kann man ganz hervorragend Takelgarn fädeln, was ich um die Anker dann auch gemacht habe.
Bei der Reling um den Flaggenstock herum war es wieder eine Herausforderung. Das habe ich mit 0,2 mm Bleidraht gelöst.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Super, die Putzkolone, belebt das Ganze 🙂

Paulo
Amazing work! And big! A have a Tirpits half build since...35 years, but maybe will never finish it...

Michael Kohl
Die Butzkolonn muss bloos uffpasse dasse meim Schrubbe nit runnerfalle.

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Männers.
Wie ich sehe, ist dein Panzer auch recht groß Paulo.... 😄👍
Ich hoffe, das die Reling das in Zukunft verhindert Micha. 😁

Spanjaard
looking at this album from picture 1 to last.... supreme craftmanship and incredible details. my respect and admiration, what an amazing job

Jörg Schäfer
Thank you, I'm feeling honored. 😊

Juskifo
Yes it's fantastic master piece
Well well done👏👏

Jörg Schäfer
Many thanks, Juskifo. 🤝

Juskifo
proof that patience pays

Jörg Schäfer
true spoken

subotai
heißer scheiß 🙂

Thomas Bischoff
Wahnsinn die vielen Details!
Was visiting many times but only now browsed through the whole buildlog. Great work 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Many thanks.

Stefan Fraundorfer
Jörg, deine Bismarck gehört ohne Zweifel zum Besten, was ich je im Schiffsmodellbau gesehen habe. Ein sensationelles Gesamtkunstwerk hast du da erschaffen.

Michael Kohl
Ne glückliche Hand auf den letzten Metern... 🙂

Jörg Schäfer
Vielen Dank dafür. 😊

David Taylor
Fantastic build.

Dietmar Bogatzki
Goil Jörg, jetzt so mit Reelings und der Besatzung 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Jungs.

Thomas Wirsching
Ein epischer Bau auf den Du Stolz sein kannst Jörg! herzlicher Glückwunsch zur Indienststellung 👍

Jörg Schäfer
Vielen Dank Thomas. 😊

Michael Kohl
That I look at a model from all perspectives and think: "That is the way I would like it to look like if I would build it." doesn't happen often. Here it does. Everything you showed is just spot on. I salute your slow and steady progress too. I am anxious about the final pics. My model of the year.

Jörg Schäfer
Many thanks Michael. A big praise. 😊

Jan Peters
Congratulations on a monster project well ended.

Jörg Schäfer
Danke Jan

Neuling
A masterpiece. Danke für Deine Ausdauer, Jörg! Sie hat sich mehr als gelohnt.

Jörg Schäfer
Vielen Dank Neuling.

Spanjaard
now that it is possible to add comments again, it is time to bring this beauty back to the newsfeed 😉

Jörg Schäfer
The whole thing is very strange, Spanjaard. But the main thing is that the comments are working again.
But you're right, so my darling comes to the surface again. 😉

JoRRuPoRNiKAS
It is like reality; the result is a truly masterful work!
Congratulations on the completion of the great work!

Vittorio Gentili
Very nice!

Nicolas M.
Thank you Vittorio, this is a nice model, but really small.

Alec K
Turned out superb 👍

Michael Muschalik
Outstanding! Many details, so tiny.

Rui S
Beautifull Dio, Excellent work 👍

Guy Rump
Impressive dio, soldiers look like 1/35. Congrats! 👍

Finn
Awesome!

Bruce Huxtable
I'm so glad this gem has re-surfaced. Superb in every respect - loving the diorama, as well as the minute PE details. Inspiring work, for sure

gorby
Fantastic work in 1/72!

Jan Peters
Impressive work in small scale, my hat is off Sir!

Desert Marlin
The REEDOAK 3D Printed Pilots are awesome!

Desert Marlin
This 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...

Desert Marlin
Have to pause this one until I get the BIG ED kit #33216...

Treehugger
Maybe 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.

Desert Marlin
I'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!

Desert Marlin
Great video of the weapon that goes with this version of the Mirage 2000N

Youtube Video

Desert Marlin
Time to return to the 2000N... Let's Nuke something!

Desert Marlin
I got the ResKit Mirage 2000N Cockpit Set (Detailed Version).

Desert Marlin
As 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…

Desert Marlin
Selected "most appropriate" tail tip and mounted the correct nose to fuselage.

Desert Marlin
Okay, now I'm excited to get some paint on this cockpit!!! ResKit, you guys have done some great work with your 3D Resin Printing!

Desert Marlin
I'm back to it!

Treehugger
Oh, 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.

Desert Marlin
I'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...

Eric Thornton
Looks 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/

Desert Marlin
Thanks 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!

Mr D
Like it 😀👍
Nice when the pilot looks like he's actually doing something and engaged with the craft.

Desert Marlin
Thanks. It's really sad to remove detail from the ejection seat, but that is the only way to get the pilot in place...

Ben M
The pilot looks amazing.

Desert Marlin
The 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.

Desert Marlin
Remaining 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

Martin
Cool project! I have my Popcorn ready, so I'll follow closely!

Laurent VILLANUEVA HELLER ForEver
great

Mr James
Great detail

Desert Marlin
The 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!

Desert Marlin
Cockpit 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!

CaptGPF
The pilots are only as good as the paint job - which is AWESOME!

Desert Marlin
Thanks Mate!

Guy Rump
Looking great, pilots are outstanding. 👍

Desert Marlin
Thanks! I can't believe this version of the 2000 is so "old"...

Mr D
Going to be a beauty 👌😃👍

Desert Marlin
Started cleaning the canopies…

Desert Marlin
Got the frames for the canopies!

Laurent VILLANUEVA HELLER ForEver
attention aux couleurs sur les notices kinetic etc , certaines sont fausses!

John
Following with interest! 👍

Desert Marlin
Laurent: Oui Monsieur!

Dave Flitton
The pilots look like they are impatiently waiting for you to finish the aircraft so that they can fly!

Paul Eden
Cockpit and figures are next level. Excellent.

Desert Marlin
I got the canopy frames in the mail. The "detchord" in the forward canopy is perfect!

Mr D
Done 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 ??

Mark Sherwood
Cockpit and pilot and nav/weapons, exquisite.

Desert Marlin
Screens are aluminum paint with clear green over the aluminum.

Gary Victory
Very nice work on the cockpit and pilots.

Michael Kohl
Absolutely

Desert Marlin
Thanks All ...

Desert Marlin
The Eduard Mask kit makes the process pretty easy!

Mr D
Nice 👍👍 such a smart aircraft good scale to showcase the details 👌

Desert Marlin
Aye! 😃👍

Desert Marlin
IJN Green is NOT the correct green for these planes. Sorry Kitty Hawk, just not right...

Mr D
Very nice 👍👍

Desert Marlin
Small Disaster. Soured Paint/Gloss has occurred. I'm a little bummed. It takes longer to get everything finished!

Desert Marlin
Using 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...

Mr James
Oh dear... looks like you got away without too many bruises 🙂

Desert Marlin
So far so good...

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Panel lines and shading tomorrow!

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Panel 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...

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A little more is done...

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Kitty Hawk Decals are what they are.

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Pretty 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.

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More pictures tomorrow evening. The build is essentially done at this point so more pictures are needed! Cheers!

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This was a pretty difficult build.

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Calling this one done...

Ben M
Niiiice! The cockpits are especially amazing.

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Thanks! I had a tremendous amount of trouble with the painting...

Laurent VILLANUEVA HELLER ForEver
good result ! well done !

S B
What a beauty and what an absulutely stunning finish!!! Congrats, DM!

Mr D
Brilliant.
You got a great result in the end.... Very smart 👌👍