Derek B Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi All, In between (still) continual pattern making, I have decided to have a go at making a smaller model and attempt to try and have it completed for the IPMS Newark and Lincoln Expo competition in October (something I last did 16 years ago!). I am not confident that I will achieve my target as I have got a lot of other things coming up to stop me, but I will give it a try. I have selected the Heller 1/72 AMD Mirage IV A kit as my first attempt at 'rehabilitation' back into normal modelling again (whatever 'normal' is measured as!). The first thing to tackle is the cockpit. As can be seen, it is pretty basic at best (and inaccurate as well). This is the re-worked and detailed rear cockpit weapons operator's instrument panel (I am amazed that I can still even see any details in this scale let alone make them!). Kit landing lights installed and sanded. If I get the kit completed in time, I will foil it, as the last time that I did this (2004), it seemed to come out pretty well. And hopefully, it will turn out something a little like this! If I do get the Mirage completed in time, and there is any time left, I will also try and complete one (or both) of these in a similar foiled NMF finish - I have elected to make the Sk 37 Viggen and S 29C Tunnan from these kits (the old Matchbox J 29F Tunnan has been assembled purely as a test airframe for foiling technique practice). Derek Lee White and BradG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Looking forward to it my friend!....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) cool little build Are those 110' G cowlings I see in the third pic!!!! Edited August 16, 2016 by Shawn M Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 cool little build Are those 110' G cowlings I see in the third pic!!!! It is Shawn - I am using it for reference. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 for new masters yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 for new masters yes Yes Derek Shawn M and mywifehatesmodels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Good to see you back at the bench, Derek! I'm glad to see some Tunnans on there, too! Kev Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Another evenings work... Navigator/weapons operator's instrument panel completed. Rear bulkhead installed and ejection seat plastic card backing added. I have made a seat support column here to fill the gap between the seat and bulkhead. More rear cockpit work to follow. Derek jgrease 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 fantastic work on that panel! Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Shawn, Harv, Kev - thank you gents for your kind comments and looking in. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 You bet !......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Derek WOW! Looking fantastic and what a great idea. The IP is amazing and eagerly looking forward to the next update. Awesome foil work on your jug Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 Some more progress. Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hubert Boillot, jenshb and Starfighter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Nice work, Derek! Kev Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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