Kinectic 1/48 Mirage III E Brazilian Air Force
Hello,
This is a Brazilian Air Force Mirage IIIE, in the air defense color scheme used back in the 90's. These machines were replaced by the Mirage 2000 which, in turn, will be replaced by swedish and locally built Grippens.
The kit is a nightmare regarding fitting, specially in the air intakes and aft lower fuselage. Almost ran out of sanders and superglue. Instructions sheet is also very poor. I was told they corrected some of these errors in the dual seat version. But it is not as cool as this one...
I've made a few mistakes during painting, hopefully you won't notice. That is my first black basing project.
Cheers
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Craig Abrahamson said on December 4, 2018
Stunning detail work on this...outstanding job!
George V Guimaraes said on December 4, 2018
Thank you!
Rob Pollock said on December 4, 2018
Nice work, George. The Mirage is certainly a sleek-looking aircraft! These National markings really ‘pop’ against the neutral greys, and I like the tonal variations.
George V Guimaraes said on December 4, 2018
Thank you !
Pedro L. Rocha said on December 4, 2018
Not sure what mistakes you had there buddy, it's plain gorgeous!,Nem sabia que as FAB usaram Mirage III, óptimo trabalho
George V Guimaraes said on December 4, 2018
Thank you Pedro! O Mirage III foi usado de 1972 até 2005. Abraço!
Greg Kittinger said on December 4, 2018
Excellent build, and great job on the paint work! I've got a project going to build aircraft of the various S. American air forces, and I think I'll add one of these to the list. Love the Mirage.
George V Guimaraes said on December 4, 2018
Thanks Greg!
Julio Contreras Martínez said on December 4, 2018
El resultado final es muy bueno.El acabado de pintura inmejorable
George V Guimaraes said on December 4, 2018
Gracias Julio. Muy amable!
Robert Royes said on December 5, 2018
Beautifully done!
George V Guimaraes said on December 5, 2018
Thank you!
Johannes Gerl said on December 5, 2018
Great work on this classic Dassault fighter.
Kinetic is one of my love brands. Nothing compares to the crisp surfaces they make.
George V Guimaraes said on December 5, 2018
Thank you!
Thiago C. M. Pacheco said on December 14, 2018
Stellar job! This is one of the greatest looking military aircraft of all time and looks even better in our colors. Adelphi!
George V Guimaraes said on October 2, 2019
Thank you!
George V Guimaraes said on December 15, 2018
Hi Thiago. I agree, Mirages are quite fabulous and beautiful machines. Thank you!
À La Chasse!