IAF SA'AR Super Mystere in 1/33 scale

[Isaac]

I started the 1/33 scale version of the Israel Air Force Magazine repaint of the 1/50 scale original Super Mystere that was first published in the early 70's.

The IAF re-engined this aircraft with the J52 engine from the A-4 Skyhawk and also extended the tail pipe aft to minimize damage to the tail surfaces in the event of a hit by an Infra Red guides missile. That extension and the external cabin presurization duct on the left side are the main external differences with the original Super Mystere by Dassault.

On to the model.

I was inspired to build it after I saw Shalom Mor's build log.
An Israely Super Myster


So I started on the 1/50 scale just to check it out ( see my log here: IAF Super Mystere repaint in 1/50 scale

) . It is a simple model and no details, but looks the part.

here are some pics of the 1/50 scale on a stand as I displayed it in our local club last week. Notice the partially built 1/33 scale next to it.

I will provide some more details as to the additions or chages that Shalom did, but will not go into any repeat details since he did a great job on his version.

Cheers

Isaac

p.s. I am relocating to Tokyo Japan soon ( work ) and not sure if I will finish the model in the USA, or when I settle down in Tokyo. I will be in touch and be active on this site.

[Paperwarrior]

Good luck in Tokyo.

This model looks great. Thanks for sharing.

Jeff

[Isaac]

So as to not to repeat the work I did in 1/50 scale or the previous excellent build by Shalom Mor, my contribution is to show some details on how I beefed up the wing struts. Basically a straight scale up by 150% requires better structural support. So I added wood dowel along the leading edge spar and pierced the bulkhead for support. I then glued a piece of card stock strip along the fuesalage as to mate the wings. Then add on a whole shaped sheet of card stock to the top and bottom to both build up the upper and lower spar and also to allow for a smooth glueing of the wing skins.



The landing gear bay was cut out and card stock material painted was inserted for later use with the struts.

Nothing complicated to this colorful bird.


Cheers

Isaac

[Isaac]

The wings are mated

The wing root fillet is a bit too long and will be cut.





Isaac

[Isaac]

The tail is all flying in this plane. So there is no elevator. I decided to attach it and allow it to be positioned to any attitude. For that I beefed up the center section in the vertical tail and drilled out a whole the size of a toothpick diameter. The structure of the flying tail was beefed up and a space for the tooth pick was provided. I assembled one side completely (with the swash plate), then install the pivoting toothpick then slide that half assembly with the toothpick shaft thru. The other half was then glued to the mating shaft and that is all.

Here are some pictures.

Isaac

[rbeach84]

Good example of a simple modification to enhance your model.

[Isaac]

The tail parachute housing needed a bit trimming to fit. Also, I replaced the parachute bullet tip with a wood dowel that I shaped to match and painted silver. Looks better.

The main gear struts are simple and conventional. I used my method of inserting a thin wood dowel as the structure and wrap the paper outer skin to it. I then drill out the center on both ends for the anchoring and for the wheel axle. For the oleo struts, I use paper clip and wrap a portion of it with the proper colored skin to represent the housing.


Cockpit interior

This is all scratch build since the original had no interior. I looked at my GPM A-7 and used it as a basis. The dashboard was scaled from a photo of the real plane. I added small rudder pedals and a joy stick. The ejection seat is a modified Fiat G91 seat ( per Shalom Mor's suggestion ). The dashboard hood and wiring are sort of artistic, but look good. I will add the reflector sight later.




And an interim look at this plane. Also, next to its 1/50 scale little brother.




Wheels and doors are next.

Then the external load and making the canopy mold for a vacuformed canopy

Cheers

Isaac

[rbeach84]

Great work on this project.

[Isaac]

The wheels are made of plywood that I turn on my little lathe. I cut out the kit hubs and glue on to the wheels. I completed the struts as well as the gear doors. The whole plane is now on wheels.

It is a good looking plane.

The intake needs some reshaping though.

Some pictures here





The extrernals and the canopy next ( neither of which I am ready for yet ).

Cheers


Isaac

[Isaac]

I decided to mold a canopy blank using the kit's paper canopy as a guide. I used Plaster of paris for the master. It required work after to sand it smooth, but turned out OK.

I then used it to form the canopy using Sqadron's thermaform clear plastic. Not really thriled with it as it is not very clear. I then used Future floor was to shine it up.

My only major error was the framing. I made it too long and only realized it after I glued it on the aircraft. For now it will have to do. I will perform surgery later to fix it.




For now here is the plane.



Cheers


Taking a break for now. Traveling.

Isaac