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  1. 10x blackbetty and themongoose! Well, only the bomb bays are left as for dynamics go. The launcher rails are basically ready, but the doors need to be synched to move along with the airflow disruptor plates, and the 2 hydraulic pistons for each door. Almost none of the parts that attach to the bottom part of the fuselage is complete. But slowly slowly I gotta get there. 

  2. Hello hello :yahoo: So I'm back in the game. :)

    The DIY PE replacements of the zig-zag patterns are finally glued to the fornt of the canopy:

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    The intake and exhaust ducts are in:

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    The doors for the air refueling proovision as well:

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    and this is how the compresor faces look like with the doors open, and of course with the help of a flashlight. :)

     

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    Cheerio & happy holidays! 

  3. Wow, I had to catch up through the topic. :) Awesome modifications! And quite needed of course. In the beginning, I didin't pay attention to the nose section, but after reviewing the pics a few times, I got the idea. Btw it could be too late already (at least for the inserts for the thickening of the nose section), but I found out that just stacking/glueing sheets of plastic is the best working solution. Some bare curved pieces frome the same plastic of the kit, for exampe, from unused fuel pylons as they have similar shapes. Otherwise, you will see it when you get to the painting stage, but with the time, the boundaries of the ''surfaces from CA glue'' create visible edges, as the ''material'' is different from the surrounding plastic. I assume you may know that already though. Anyway, if you really like how it goes with the CA glue method - you could try with cotton as well. Just a little bit of cotton - a few drops of CA glue - a little bit of cotton - then another few drops of CA glue, etc. Until you get the required thickness. The cotton absorbes the liquid along the fibers, while the baking soda is powder, which means that the CA glue will soak up in only the uppermost ''layer'' but there is risk of unsoaked powder underneath. Just a tip.

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    A very nice project, but I kept missing it because of the title that doesn't sound like A-10 (I forgot the nickname)... :) I'm following now. Btw it is very nice to see another examplary build of this model after the Chuck's build quite some years ago. I kind of remember it. Cheers, :beer4: and happy modelling! 

  4. Nice! I'm back and I'm glad to see the Mirage complete. I think I remember you had some mishaps with another model of Mirage or maybe I'm mistaken... you dropped it on the floor or something like that, and then cancelled the build... So I'm very happy that you continued and finished it, or maybe it is a whole new kit (if i'm not mistaken, of course)... :) Anyway, congrats on the final results! It looks splendid. The weathering is lovely! Maybe a very very subtle overal darker filter would be great... to soften the contrasts between the bright colors of the plane, and the black streaks from the weathering....

  5. Here, if we take the red line as a reference (from corner to corner), it seems like the widest portion is along the entire center area of the red line, and even a bit wider near the front of the canopy (the red circle), while you did the major widening near the rear of the canopy/where is the pilot (the yellow circle). :) I don't know, maybe those are not final drawings... just noticed it and would like mention it. ;) Hope it helps as a hint. :thumbsup:

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  6. Looks legit. I would also use the F-35 cockpit as a reference. ;)
     

    Btw, I don't know if these are final renders, but how about the widening/opening of the area near the canopy rails? - on both sides of the pilot/seat. Isn't it too much?! :) Yes, there is a slight widening, but it should be smaller (in my opinion of course)... it's rather like a continuation of the fuselage, and when viewed from the front - the vertical edges of the fuselage are like continuation of the vertical edges of the canopy in straight lines...

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  7. Congrats on the build from me too. :)

    About the ideas, I would go for something new like the F-35A with the complex stealth patterns and shades of the panels, or with something rather old school and classic - the Delta Dagger for example, or the Shooting Star. I always likes the Voodoo as well from that era. Btw I always considered the 1-seated Eurofighter and any of the Mirage 2000 versions. Another idea - watch a movie/documentary and get inspired. :) I can't wait for the F-22 but it's just a dream at the moment...

     

  8. 8 hours ago, Brett M said:

    Glad to see you back at this one......and really liked the video. Picturesque area you live in!

    10x :) And I'm getting better with the skills - the simulator helped a lot and now a year later, I'm even thinking about racing with other drones, and riskier freestyle. 

     

    5 hours ago, Eagle Driver said:

    Finally!

    And this remind me of that movie from my childhood years: Weird Science.

    Have you seen it?

    Nah... I just saw the trailer... OMG :D , at least I think I watched the right trailer...

  9. 4) I got to make the bomb bays open-able as well, so I got to redo the entire "mechanism" (to make it moveable) for the air disturbing plates (I forgot their exact name as well) to drop down together with the opening of the doors. I remember I figured it out, but it's not ready yet - by connecting these air disturbers to the swivel joints of the piston part of the hydraulic actuators that open the doors. Originally they were part of the front bay walls:

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    and "dismantled" :) Check out how close are located the pistons... I got to take advantage of it ;) 

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    Here are the plates themselves... some modifications as well... Modified on the left-hand side and still the original set on the right:

     

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    That's just about it... not quite much of a progress for a couple of years, but I'm happy with it. :) I'l keep you posted once I resume the hobby ;) Btw I continued my other hobby and passion - the RC planes, but in a slightly different way - FPV drones. :) Enjoy a combo of my best flights from last year, and cheers!
     

     

  10. And 3) the pilot figure with the seat are just about ready. Here is the seat before:

     

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    It went through some modifications as well :) I don't have pics with daylight though... sorry about the nighttime pics - I just took some with a white flashlight:

     

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    This one went out a little bit blurred... but I couldnt resist to make a quick test fit with the cockpit:
     

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    So I managed to "jazz up" the pilot suit with the right markings for "X" squadron... I forgot it right now, but I remember that I got a few reference pics and tried to do a "mix" of tiny decal pieces, totally DIY. Some badges included three pieces of decals on top of each other. :) I remember that. There are plenty of things to do yet. 

  11. One of the dozens of test fits:

     

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    And here are the modified facets. The top flaperon is done, the bottom one is the original piece as it was:

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    And here are the ailerons - in reversed order - the top piece is the original one, while the bottom ailerons are done:

     

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    I got to make them almost rasor sharp and perfectly straight once glued and assembled, but it would be much easier than doing all the rough sharpening/modifying procedures afterwards...

     

     

  12. 2) The flaperons and the ailerons can move now :) - for a parked and in-flight position respectively. I remember I also thinned and sharpened the facets of their sides, but both parts for each aileron/flaperon are not glued yet. It would be very nice to make them drop down in this position for a parked display:

     

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    Here is another image of the real plane where I pointed out which exactly facets I added on the model:

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    So, about the hinges - it was quite the adventure. :) I don't remember when I did these upgrades ... maybe last summer or summer'2020... but it was hot.... So this is a "piece" of (almost)molten plastic from the stock rods, then added on "key" locations but without overdoing it, then pressed and flattened, then I drilled "half" channels on each side so they can form a perfect centered channel when glued together...

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    While here are the hinges that will be fixed to the wing sides:

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