Cheetah11 Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, scvrobeson said: Are the belts made out of tape, or is that epoxy putty? They look excellent and very natural. Hi Matt I have always used lead foil but with my supply almost finished I decided to use a new technique described in another modelling article. I made a sandwich of masking tape and thin aluminium foil. Tamiya for a smooth texture and regular tape for a slightly rough texture. The thicknesses can also be adjusted by using more layers and it keeps the folding put into the belts. Aluminium foil on the top of coffee tin seem to be the best in terms of thickness. Cheers Nick Edited March 7, 2021 by Cheetah11 scvrobeson, alain11, Derek B and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 (edited) Hi Nick, That's an excellent technique, combining the aluminium foil for ease of shaping the harnesses, and the masking tape for texture. I'll definitely try it out. The textured cushioning you added also turned out quite nicely. The Mirage 2000 would've been a lovely aircraft in the SAAF arsenal, had they been selected in 1995... One can only dream. I might just be tempted to one day build a what-if, or even the aircraft that was performing at the airshow. Cheers, John Edited March 7, 2021 by Renegade Missing text Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Now that is an excellent idea Nick. I had never thought of combining the two for belts. I will have to store that away in my mind for future use. Matt Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Thanks Matt I wish it was my idea but I am happy to borrow the idea. In the mean time the seat is ready for painting. Cheers Nick Renegade, johncrow, Madmax and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Looking great Nick. I like your camo colours. Cheetah11 and Derek B 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 hi Nick the belts look great !! I keep the tip in mind .. Alain hurry up Nick , I am close to the end Cheetah11 and Derek B 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Have you seen this Nick? Although the French Mirage 2000's are beautiful, the Greek Mirages have a mean bite... Derek B, alain11 and Cheetah11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Madmax said: Have you seen this Nick? Although the French Mirage 2000's are beautiful, the Greek Mirages have a mean bite... Excellent Sean (and definitely on my 'to do' list of HAF aircraft! Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Splash one lawn dart ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 why that video makes me gently smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maclean Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I have one of these and think this thread is becoming a benchmark build for this kit. I can't unsee that 6mm you've removed from the windscreen area now! Quick question is the fact the kit doesn't have full lenght intakes noticable? Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Mark Maclean said: I have one of these and think this thread is becoming a benchmark build for this kit. I can't unsee that 6mm you've removed from the windscreen area now! Quick question is the fact the kit doesn't have full lenght intakes noticable? Cheers, Mark Thanks for the compliment Mark. The Mirage intakes are small compared to some other aircraft. Unless you shine a penlight inside it is not noticeable at all. Here is the seat for a test fit in the cockpit. The seat still needs a few decals tonight. Cheers Nick blackbetty, red Dog, jeroen_R90S and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Dog Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Looking good Nick Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Both the -/C and the -/-D/N are on top of my "need to build" list and should circumstances allow this thread will be my bible for the -C. Hats off - exemplary explanation and "how to do it right" work steps . Lothar Cheetah11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 The windscreen finally glued on. As I feared a small gap was present. Not ideal for all filling, in this case Perfect Plastic Putty lived up to it’s name. I incorrectly assumed the code 2-LH was assigned to a specific aircraft for the duration of its life on a squadron. The Berna decals have it on no 23 but the time frame I am modelling it was on Mirage 2000C no 6. Fortunately the Italeri Mirage III has a number which is close. Cheers Nick Marcel111, Derek B, Landrotten Highlander and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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