Loic 1,927 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi guys, I have not been very active lately to say the less familly and work did keep me away from the bench but as things are getting better, I want to get back at it. The Mirage F1 project is stalled at the moment as I do not feel I can resume work on it as this would mean too much commitment and time for now But I still have some sort of Mirage bug so... as Santa treated me with the new Italeri Mirage IIIc, I think this is a great opprotunity to get back to business The kit looks pretty nice at first sight and I do not intend to get nut on detailling or else, just a few addition here and there eventually. I will most certainly go for the french 5th sqd bare metal version unless I can find a way to build a 2nd sqd. We will see when I get there... May the force be with me Derek B, LSP_Paul, scvrobeson and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
alain11 2,502 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi Good news!! you are back with this so Frenchy AC .....I am currently one the bird ( just started a few days ago) . Pretty nice at the first sign !! yes but ...... I also go for a NM finish ( what else?) , and I started a whole slight riveting , rivets that can be seen sometime on weathered mirage ..... I will follow your thread with interest ....... Alain Loic 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thanks Alain ! Looking forward to your build too as I love your Kfir So many inspirationnal Mirage build going on actually ! Link to post Share on other sites
Rogier77 81 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Nice to see you back. I have also been a nice guy, Santa give me also a Mirage III. I love the desert sheme on this bird. So i go for the sand color. Happy modeling, Rogiér Harold and Loic 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dutik 4,122 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Enjoy! But check before the intake fronts and the clear parts, which could be damaged given the reports from different LSP members. Regards - dutik Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 31,573 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Welcome back, Loic! Kev Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 @ Rogier : good choice, I like the sand camo too @ Dutik : fortunatly, everythibg seam to be OK on intakes and clear parts, thanks @ Kevin: thanks mate, I have been away for too long according to my taste I spent a couple of hours on the bang seat yesterday trying to give the various cushions some "life" and texture. Not sure this makes a big difference but that was fun. I shall share a few pics later. Thanks for the kind words and talk to you soon stusbke and Harold 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Loic Welcome back and looking forward to your upcoming Italeri Mirage IIIc thread Keep 'em coming Peter Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks Peter I currently am looking all over that mess I call my workbench trying to find my camera... without results so far Harold 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Hi, I finaly managed to get my hands on the camera (thanks to my wife ) so here are a few shots of the seat. This does not make a big difference compared to the kit part but I had fun and I like it so that was worth it I guess I started to work on the rear wall in order to add some plumbing and cables... Talk to you soon Edited December 29, 2015 by Loic Harold, tucohoward, Showtime 100 and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Hi, quick update today about the rear wall of the cockpit. I used pics of a Swiss Mirage III as ref so I am not sure this is 100% accurate but it does not bug me much. I also started to work on the IP today... more to come tomorrow hopefully Thanks for following ! Harold, Showtime 100 and tucohoward 3 Link to post Share on other sites
alain11 2,502 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Hi promising build !!!!! if you need more walk around pictures.... you can't miss the target Alain http://ckclub31.ipmsfrance.org/wa/Mir3c/ https://plus.google.com/photos/111960945923140069908/albums/5781413241406351777?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1#photos/111960945923140069908/albums/5781413241406351777?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1 Loic 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Loic 1,927 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks for the kind words and for those awsome walk around Alain ! Link to post Share on other sites
rafju 466 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Hi All another WA here: http://www.cocardes.com/2015/12/walkaround-du-dassault-mirage-iiic.html Ooooops, looks like the same Alain talk about...with a different Url. raf Edited December 30, 2015 by rafju Loic 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Loic Nice start on the ejection seat and looking forward to each update Keep 'em coming Peter Link to post Share on other sites
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