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OFFICIAL: Delta Dawn Campaign Thread
Tomcat31
#042
Joined: November 18, 2006
KitMaker: 2,828 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 06:11 AM UTC
md72
#439
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 08:02 PM UTC
Great, I'm behind already.
I'm gonna try to do this oldie:
Or maybe this even older one:
It says Testors on the box but Hawk on the plastic.
I'm gonna try to do this oldie:
Or maybe this even older one:
It says Testors on the box but Hawk on the plastic.
Merlin
Senior Editor#017
Joined: June 11, 2003
KitMaker: 17,582 posts
AeroScale: 12,795 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 05:32 AM UTC
Hi there
This will be my entry:
I've included today's paper as a backdrop so I can really cringe when I still haven't finished it come July!
All the best
Rowan
This will be my entry:
I've included today's paper as a backdrop so I can really cringe when I still haven't finished it come July!
All the best
Rowan
woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
KitMaker: 1,026 posts
AeroScale: 215 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 09:34 AM UTC
My entrant:
Looking forward to it and seeing everyone else's!
Keith
Looking forward to it and seeing everyone else's!
Keith
shorty53
#330
Joined: July 15, 2011
KitMaker: 175 posts
AeroScale: 103 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 08:39 PM UTC
G'day all.
I’m going to have a go at my first Eduard kit with this Mirage IIIC. Will be OOB except for maybe the addition of an aftermarket seat that I have.
I’m going to have a go at my first Eduard kit with this Mirage IIIC. Will be OOB except for maybe the addition of an aftermarket seat that I have.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 01:48 AM UTC
John,
If I may be so bold, a couple of hints on the Eduard Mirage:
Glue those intake interior parts together solidly. They don't have a lot of joining area but they're put under stress when the fuselage halves are put together.
The fuselage halves on one of mine had warped latterly, watch out. It can really throw things off.
When you put the wings together from the box there's a nice step on the leading edge underside. Sand back the inside of the bottom parts of the wings and you can eliminate this pretty easily, it'll go together much better.
Not knocking the kit, best Mirage out there by far! Just some things to look out for that I've run across. Your performance may vary.
Michael
If I may be so bold, a couple of hints on the Eduard Mirage:
Glue those intake interior parts together solidly. They don't have a lot of joining area but they're put under stress when the fuselage halves are put together.
The fuselage halves on one of mine had warped latterly, watch out. It can really throw things off.
When you put the wings together from the box there's a nice step on the leading edge underside. Sand back the inside of the bottom parts of the wings and you can eliminate this pretty easily, it'll go together much better.
Not knocking the kit, best Mirage out there by far! Just some things to look out for that I've run across. Your performance may vary.
Michael
woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
KitMaker: 1,026 posts
AeroScale: 215 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 10:20 AM UTC
Here are some shots of the unbuilt kit:
Yes, one of the fuel tank halves was shorted some styrene.
To be honest, I started this kit last month and posted some progress shots in another thread. Michael informed me about this campaign so I put the kit on hiatus. So to be fair I will hold off working on it for a week or two.
Looking forward to seeing everyone else's work.
Keith
Yes, one of the fuel tank halves was shorted some styrene.
To be honest, I started this kit last month and posted some progress shots in another thread. Michael informed me about this campaign so I put the kit on hiatus. So to be fair I will hold off working on it for a week or two.
Looking forward to seeing everyone else's work.
Keith
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 10:32 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Yes, one of the fuel tank halves was shorted some styrene.
That's nothing a little Miliput won't cure.
md72
#439
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
AeroScale: 3,192 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 12:15 PM UTC
Quoted Text
That's nothing a little Miliput won't cure.
Might be more than a little...
shorty53
#330
Joined: July 15, 2011
KitMaker: 175 posts
AeroScale: 103 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 06:41 PM UTC
Quoted Text
John,
If I may be so bold, a couple of hints on the Eduard Mirage:
Glue those intake interior parts together solidly. They don't have a lot of joining area but they're put under stress when the fuselage halves are put together.
The fuselage halves on one of mine had warped latterly, watch out. It can really throw things off.
When you put the wings together from the box there's a nice step on the leading edge underside. Sand back the inside of the bottom parts of the wings and you can eliminate this pretty easily, it'll go together much better.
Not knocking the kit, best Mirage out there by far! Just some things to look out for that I've run across. Your performance may vary.
Michael
Thanks for the help Michael, especially the tip on the wing leading edge. I haven’t started the build yet but will probably do a bit this weekend.
IndianBison
Joined: January 11, 2012
KitMaker: 2 posts
AeroScale: 1 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 12:42 AM UTC
Hi,
I plan to make the Kopro - Mig-21 MF or Fisbed J as its popularly known.
Plan to make it as an Indian Airforce Mig-21.
I plan to make the Kopro - Mig-21 MF or Fisbed J as its popularly known.
Plan to make it as an Indian Airforce Mig-21.
JClapp
#259
Joined: October 23, 2011
KitMaker: 2,265 posts
AeroScale: 1,715 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 03:23 AM UTC
144th Aeroclub Skyhawk reporting in.
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
KitMaker: 2,798 posts
AeroScale: 2,443 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 12:11 PM UTC
I will be starting my F-16I soon post pics but will be doing a build review in the modern forum.I will post link. 
woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
KitMaker: 1,026 posts
AeroScale: 215 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 01:00 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextYes, one of the fuel tank halves was shorted some styrene.
That's nothing a little Miliput won't cure.
Hmmmm Jessica, hadn't thought of that. I've never used the stuff. My plan 'A' was to roll some sheet styrene to fit the inside curve of the fuel tank, glue it in place, and then putty up the outter crevasse. Plan 'B' was just to leave the tanks off.
Should we take a vote? "To tank or not to tank, that tis the question?"
What say you, fellow Hangar Queen builders?
Keith
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 01:07 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hmmmm Jessica, hadn't thought of that. I've never used the stuff. My plan 'A' was to roll some sheet styrene to fit the inside curve of the fuel tank, glue it in place, and then putty up the outter crevasse.
That plan would work as well. Miliput (or any other two-part epoxy putty) is easy to scuplt with water and doesn't shrink, which is why I recommend it for cases such as this. Roll up a plug just slightly larger than the diameter of your tank, put it in the complete half, then glue on the two parts of the short-shot half. The putty will squeeze up out of the short-shot area and then you just smooth it off level with the surface of the tank, let it dry, and sand out any remaining irregularities. I think that a piece a little larger than a fingertip would be sufficient
md72
#439
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 02:02 PM UTC
At the risk of advertising, here's Milliput's homepage: Milliput
I've used it before, it's a two part epoxy that can be shaped with wet fingers while it sets up. Set up, it's hard as a rock.
I've used it before, it's a two part epoxy that can be shaped with wet fingers while it sets up. Set up, it's hard as a rock.
AussieReg
Associate Editor#007
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 8,156 posts
AeroScale: 3,756 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 04:03 PM UTC
Hi folks. I'm underway with my Academy 1/48 Mirage IIIC, which will end up carrying markings for an Aussie Mirage IIIE (because I couldn't find a IIIE kit at the right price, and because I can!). I was planning to push through this one as a simple OOB build, but you all know how that goes straight out the window as soon as knife touches styrene 
I found that the wing underside inserts are cast quite a bit thinner than the recess in the upper wing parts, so I had to dive into the Evergreen stash and fit some packer strips to get rid of what would end up as a big step. In all likelihood nobody would ever see it, but I would never sleep at night knowing it was there
Cheers, D
I found that the wing underside inserts are cast quite a bit thinner than the recess in the upper wing parts, so I had to dive into the Evergreen stash and fit some packer strips to get rid of what would end up as a big step. In all likelihood nobody would ever see it, but I would never sleep at night knowing it was there
Cheers, D
oraora
Joined: June 19, 2002
KitMaker: 216 posts
AeroScale: 128 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - 05:34 PM UTC
I am using the Heller 1/72nd Mirage IVA.
I started on the kit on friday, this is my progress so far..
I started on the kit on friday, this is my progress so far..
Keeperofsouls2099
Joined: January 14, 2009
KitMaker: 2,798 posts
AeroScale: 2,443 posts
Posted: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 05:26 PM UTC
Are they sure that's 1/72nd 
Torchy
#047
Joined: September 13, 2005
KitMaker: 2,016 posts
AeroScale: 475 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 01:29 AM UTC
Something "winging" 
its way in post as we speak
Andy
its way in post as we speakAndy
woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
KitMaker: 1,026 posts
AeroScale: 215 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 10:38 AM UTC
Ken--that is one big looking kit! Are you sure they didn't package a 1/48th in the wrong box?
Damian--nice work on fixing the step problem. My Revell-Monogram has the same issues.
Jessica--that milliput sounds too good to be true. I'll have to get some and try it out.
Here is where I was last month:
I can hardly wait to get back to it.
Keith
Damian--nice work on fixing the step problem. My Revell-Monogram has the same issues.
Jessica--that milliput sounds too good to be true. I'll have to get some and try it out.
Here is where I was last month:
I can hardly wait to get back to it.
Keith
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
AeroScale: 6,247 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 11:09 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Are you sure they didn't package a 1/48th in the wrong box?
It's big for a Mirage. Here's mine, from about 10 years or so ago.
It's huge compared to its stablemates
But put it beside a couple (WIP) Convairs and it suddenly shrinks
Watch out for the decals. Mine were horrible, and the setting solution just wrinkled them. If I could find an aftermarket sheet, I'd grab it in a heartbeat.
md72
#439
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 11:29 AM UTC
Who's Convairs? I've got both from Hase (old, old ,old tools) in the stash, I might even get one done here...
Jessie_C
Joined: September 03, 2009
KitMaker: 6,965 posts
AeroScale: 6,247 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 02:53 PM UTC
They're Hasegawa, as you might expect.
oraora
Joined: June 19, 2002
KitMaker: 216 posts
AeroScale: 128 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 03:58 PM UTC
Justin, Keith, Yes it's a 72nd scale despite the aircraft looking quite big. As you can see when put with Jessica's pictures, it does look like 72nd. The Mirage IV is about the size of the SU-27.
Jessica, what did you use for the green? The instructions gave humbrol colours and when I search it up, they say use dark green..but dark green is used by the RAF which may not seems like the right colour.
Jessica, what did you use for the green? The instructions gave humbrol colours and when I search it up, they say use dark green..but dark green is used by the RAF which may not seems like the right colour.
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