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Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn (FINISHED)
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helios
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Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
I've got a couple little oopsies that need to be dealt with. I'm still struggling with spray consistency, so I've got a couple "almost" runs to clean up. Once those are fixed it will probably be passable. Unfortunately the pre-shading on the topside is virtually invisible. Operator error with the airbrush trying to get fairly uniform coverage in the camo areas.
I'm my own worst critic. :laugh:
I've got a couple little oopsies that need to be dealt with. I'm still struggling with spray consistency, so I've got a couple "almost" runs to clean up. Once those are fixed it will probably be passable. Unfortunately the pre-shading on the topside is virtually invisible. Operator error with the airbrush trying to get fairly uniform coverage in the camo areas.
I'm my own worst critic. :laugh:
Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
I've yet to pull off a preshade, I have too heavy a hand when spraying but can lighten up on the post shade. Looking good from here!
I've yet to pull off a preshade, I have too heavy a hand when spraying but can lighten up on the post shade. Looking good from here!
Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
Easy clean up.
Easy clean up.
helios
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Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
I need to try to get back on this. Things have been pretty hectic the past couple weeks between broken cars, selling a car, coordinating a team for a 24 hour race (and driving in the race this past weekend)...and 2 more big races this coming weekend (one of which I need to finish the MA paint for), means there's no slowing down for me. :frantic
It's looking unlikely I'll be done in time...but I haven't given up yet. It ain't over until the final gunshot rings. :java
I need to try to get back on this. Things have been pretty hectic the past couple weeks between broken cars, selling a car, coordinating a team for a 24 hour race (and driving in the race this past weekend)...and 2 more big races this coming weekend (one of which I need to finish the MA paint for), means there's no slowing down for me. :frantic
It's looking unlikely I'll be done in time...but I haven't given up yet. It ain't over until the final gunshot rings. :java
helios
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Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
Got the little run on the side of the front fuselage fixed. Also painted the gear wells while I had the air brush out. I'll be getting it covered in gloss coat in a little bit once the paint dries. Then with a little luck I'll be doing decals this evening.
Got the little run on the side of the front fuselage fixed. Also painted the gear wells while I had the air brush out. I'll be getting it covered in gloss coat in a little bit once the paint dries. Then with a little luck I'll be doing decals this evening.
Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
helios
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Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
As I feared...I've come up short. I'm going to keep going on it though, as I want to see it through. Hopefully I'll be able to finish it up by the end of the week or next weekend. I've got 90% of the decals on...just got a couple stencils left for the topsides, plus numbers on the gear doors. Then all that will be left is another top coat, finish up the gear/doors, radome, and the armament. Almost there. Soon.
As I feared...I've come up short. I'm going to keep going on it though, as I want to see it through. Hopefully I'll be able to finish it up by the end of the week or next weekend. I've got 90% of the decals on...just got a couple stencils left for the topsides, plus numbers on the gear doors. Then all that will be left is another top coat, finish up the gear/doors, radome, and the armament. Almost there. Soon.
Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
Not going to pull the rug out from anyone this close to finishing. Git'er done
Not going to pull the rug out from anyone this close to finishing. Git'er done
helios
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Aussie Mirage IIIO 77 Sqn - 1/48 Kinetic
I've gotta say, while I've griped a bit about the cleanliness of the mold parts...the Kinetic decals are quite nice. Minimal flashing, crisp. I've been using the kit stencils where I can because of that.
I hope to be back on it Tuesday to make some more headway.
I've gotta say, while I've griped a bit about the cleanliness of the mold parts...the Kinetic decals are quite nice. Minimal flashing, crisp. I've been using the kit stencils where I can because of that.
I hope to be back on it Tuesday to make some more headway.
