#1
|
||||
|
||||
Mirage 3c in metallic- Yaron repaint 1:30 scale
So I am on a Mirage jet fighter kick. All are Yoav original designs with some repaints by his capable friend Yaron. All are models of the Israeli Air Force.
To date, I have built the camouflaged Mirage 3c, Nesher ( Mirage 5 ) and the Kfir C7 repaint by Yaron ). So I am left to build a metallic/silver original finish Mirage 3c as well as a grey Kfir c2. And since all were designed by Yoav, they share many parts and identical builds. So once you build one, you will be familiar with the rest. You can download the file here on our forum. It includes the landing gear. https://www.papermodelers.com/forum/...ownloadid=4068 For this build of the Mirage 3c, I will not post too many steps in the assembly since I already did it for the first Mirage here: Mirage 3C- Yoav model 1/30 scale and the Nesher build here: Israeli AF Nesher Yoav design in 1/30 scale The last Kfir version will be next after this silver Mirage as an aside, I hope that someone will repaint the only grey colored Mirage 3c in the IAF service. then there are the two seaters as well as the long nosed recon versions.....No one likes those apparently ( but I do ). Info soon Isaac
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
Google Adsense |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
parts
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Fuselage
segments
assemblies Don't forget the nose weights if building the model on its hear. I used a wooden chop stick or dowel to connect the front to the back fuselage for better support. fuselage ready cutouts and gear bay incorporated Isaac
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
a quick note :
The ejection seat had to be shortened substantially since the original design had no landing gear bay installed ( the seat is directly over the forward gear bay ). dry fit as you fit the canopy and cut the bottom of the seat as needed. Isaac
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
vertical fin
Here is the vertical fin. Nice fit
fin ready. Vertical structure has side card to smooth things mounted status Isaac
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
Google Adsense |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Wings
here is the frame for the wings. Add additional card to smooth it our as well as thin card stock internally per the instructions.
Also, cut out the opening and install the main gear bays. both wings ready Isaac
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
More later.
Isaac
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Isaac,
You're off to a great start. Fuselage and wing assemblies look great. Yoav and Yaron did a great job on this one. Gary
__________________
"Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything" - Wyatt Earp Design Group Alpha https://ecardmodels.com/vendors/design-group-alpha |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Canopy
As usual, I vacuform the canopy. It is attached to the upper spine fairing.
Suggest you attach the canopy and the upper fairing before attaching the two side inlets. Better access. Isaac
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
side inlets
__________________
My gallery [http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery...v-r-6&cat=500] Recent buildsMeteor F1, Meteor F8, Mig-Ye8, NA Sabre, A-4E Skyhawk,Mig-15 red, Mig-17 repaint |
Google Adsense |
|
|