Dassault F-1C Mirage - Minicraft 1/144

[Ziper_it]

Hello mates, waiting for wax and putty to dry on the Tomcat I just started this one.

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Differently from the other kits I built this one has finely recessed panel lines, thin trailing edges and fits very well. Only drawbacks are the canopy not perfectly transparent and the decals out of register.

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As said just a drop of putty is required on wing connection to the fuselage.

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Francesco

 

[eddiesolo]

I am struggling at the moment in a small robot but you always amaze Francesco in your 1/144 scale...I know it will be as detailed as your other builds.

Si

 

[Ziper_it]

Thanks Si

Based on a picture I found I did few mods: closed air intake on the fuselage side, drilled holes on air brakes, added pipes and air scoop (?) on the aft fuselage, small things on cockpit.

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Francesco

 

[papa 695]

Looking good i will follow this one francesco

 

[eddiesolo]

Top stuff, looking great.

Si

 

[yak face]

excellent start francesco , i'll be watching this one , cheers tony

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice start Francesco, you are turning these little jets out at a good speed.

 

[steve scan]

Don't know how you do it Francesco, this is way to small for me to play with.

 

[Ziper_it]

Thank you mates, I hope not to disappoint you.

I've found a nice pic with flaps and slats down and really liked it.

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Should I try to cut them now? I'm afraid I may do a disaster.

Francesco

 

[Ziper_it]

Ok, cockpit is done.

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Francesco

 

[dubster72]

How big are one of these kits Francesco? Half the size of a 1/72?

 

[Ziper_it]

Hi dubster, yes, half the size of 1/72.

So big

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[dubster72]

Oh my lord! That's huge! :eek:

I could never paint something so tiny!

 

[papa 695]

Very nice

 

[Ziper_it]

Thanks Ian

 

[flyjoe180]

Great work yet again Francesco. You must have insect vision.

 

[Ziper_it]

Thank you Joe.

I just discovered pylons in the kit are not correct, so I made these. What do you think?

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[Ziper_it]

Almost done, missing LG and belly tank.

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Unfortunately one of the MLG was broken in the sprue, so I have to decide if I want to risk using or make a new one. Also canopy is not good, so this model won't be in gallery (will learn how to manage them sooner or later).

Francesco

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking good Francesco

 

[steve scan]

Superb Francesco.