Kinetic 1/48 Dassault Mirage V BR RECCE version

Started by Yann Bertholet · 42 ≡ · ↻ 2 years ago
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    Yann Bertholet said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Second Mirage, but the reconnaissance version this time. The kit I will be using is the Kinetic 1/48 Mirage IIIE Mirage IIIE/O/R/RD/EE/EA


    with the Decals from Daco products.

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    Yann Bertholet said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Let's get started! With my favourite step, cockpit assembly and detailing



    Ejection Seat MK10 from Martin Baker.

    And while doing the this part I jump to the next step, the 'souris' (Mouse) air intakes.

    The kit is one more time very detailed although it's a bit older than the dual seater version and I found some lack in the pieces adjustments, but nothing problematic so far.

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    Erik Gjørup said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Ahh, another nice delta. Strapped in to follow.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Another amazing aircraft, Yann @yann
    The start on this one looks already very promising.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Another Mirage III! And looking great already, my friend @yann!
    The decal scheme is gorgeous!
    Looking forward to it!

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    Yann Bertholet said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Thanks a lot gents @airbum, @johnb, @fiveten. Just hope you will appreciate

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    Yann Bertholet said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Detailing the IP and ejection seat with home made seat belts.




    For the story about the artificial horizon: I think it took me about 1 hour to achieve: 2 sec to make it and the rest of the time to clean what I spilled on the floor and to wash my hands. That's what happen when you are clumsy.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Nice details, my friend @yann!
    I too know about those 2sec jobs that take hours and frustration...

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Even with your clumsiness you achieved great results on that IP and seat, Yann @yann
    All the spent hours are worth it.

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    George R Blair Jr said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Wow, interior and instrument panel look terrific, Yann (@yann). Looking forward to this new build.

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    Yann Bertholet said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    Thanks a lot guys @fiveten, @johnb, @gblair. Last update on the build. Finalization of the cockpit.



    Next steps:
    1/ Air intakes
    2/ Landing gear well

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 12 months ago:

    This is a gorgeous cockpit, my friend @yann!
    Looking forward to the rest of the build!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 11 months ago:

    Very realistic, Yann @yann
    Great work on this part.

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    Yann Bertholet said 2 years, 11 months ago:

    Many thanks @fiveten, @johnb. Results of last week:
    Air intake: Done and fixed to the fuselage


    No problem encountered, all part are coming along smoothly

    Landing gear well: Done


    PC exhaust: Done

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 11 months ago:

    Nice progress, my friend @yann!
    Those well done jobs will add a lot of realism to the final looks.

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