rom Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Hi guys! Here is my latest finished build. It depicts the ground attack version of the Mirage 2000 as seen in operations above Mali in 2013. I used the Ialeri/Kinetic boxing with Wolfpack cockpit and Renaissance exhaust nozzle. The wing tanks are replaced with my resin casting. Decals are from Italeri and Carpena/berna. Paints are Humbrol hand sprayed with my 0,15mm Infinity. Clear coats are Microscale Gloss, Satin and matt. Washes with oil "sepia". Dust is done with pigments. Hope you like it. Cheers Romain Edited May 13, 2014 by rom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Magnifique!! Tres bien! Why casting the tanks by yourself? I heard that the shape of the Kinetic and Heller tanks are not correct, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Danke tobik! Kinetic tanks are wrong shaped at he head. It kills the look of the Mirage. Heller are well shaped, but you have to add weld lines. That's what I did and then, casted them. Cheers, Romain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Adding welding lines could be done with streched sprue and liquid cement I guess? Aren't the resin gas bags not heavy? (And so a metal landing gear would be to prefer?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Rom, Love it! Beautiful job. Very well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 The Fench have dirty planes and I think you captured it well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Ooh La La - C'est magnifique!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 WOW, SUPER realistic result!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi guys! Thank you very much! Adding welding lines could be done with streched sprue and liquid cement I guess? Aren't the resin gas bags not heavy? (And so a metal landing gear would be to prefer?) Yes that is how i proceed to add weld lines. Resin tanks are heavy. You are right. But plastic LG seem to do the job. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 congrats for your beautiful model! it looks stunning! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Excellent build. I think this is one of the best finishes I've seen on a 1/48 scale jet in a long time. Steven Brown Scale Model Soup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lyash Igor Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Wonderfully! Very realistic job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 What an absolutely fantastic build. The cockpit looks very busy, and nicely weathered. Your camo paint scheme, decaling, and weathering as just superb. The overall effect has that "used but not abused" look to it. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DET1460 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) I've always liked the Mirage family, especially the two-seaters, and yours is no exception! Well done Rom! (Now, wouldn't a 4000 two seater be wonderful? Shame the French never proceeded with that aircraft. F-15 class and beautiful!) DET1460 Edited May 22, 2014 by DET1460 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thank you very much guys! (Now, wouldn't a 4000 two seater be wonderful? Shame the French never proceeded with that aircraft. F-15 class and beautiful!) DET1460 The Anigrand 1/72 Mirage 4000 is planned for the end of the year. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Really great work Rom. You are the MASTER of dirty birds- my favorite! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivkulan Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Beautiful Mirage Romain. Love that African dust effect from Mali Edited May 28, 2014 by vivkulan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thank you very much guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Rom, I just love this model, it is fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Great job Rom :) What is the alternative if I cant cast the tanks like you did? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LanceR21 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Great job !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bikerider Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I built that kit. I think mine had more putty than glue in places. It was tough to make look presentable. To make yours look as amazing as it is - very well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Great build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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