Mad Steve 19,875 Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 Afternoon Everyone I had originally purchased the old Airfix Mirage III to have a go on this STGB because I quite like Mirages. The plans changed because the decals were a bit dodgy (damn 50 year old kits ) I was in the process of arranging some new decals when I discovered that one of the engine intakes is missing Well bugger that then. As I was going to the shop today, I thought I might be a bit daring and go look for a Cheetah, but good god the prices were insane! So, I bought this instead... Looks like a pretty old kit, not really worried about that though. I know next to zip about Hairyplanes, but I want to try my hand at doing a metal finish and rather try it on a cheapy than something expensive. I suppose this also falls in line with the Out Of Your Comfort Zone build, but I just wanted to join in so this should be a giggle. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessie_C 10,952 Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 This review says that it's a knock-off of the ancient Fujimi 1/50 kit and that you'll probably want some aftermarket details. Or maybe just build it from the box and accept that it's not anything like an accurate Mirage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 19,875 Posted December 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jessie_C said: This review says that it's a knock-off of the ancient Fujimi 1/50 kit and that you'll probably want some aftermarket details. Or maybe just build it from the box and accept that it's not anything like an accurate Mirage. Well thanks for that encouragement. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessie_C 10,952 Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 Given that it's pretty much the exact opposite of a Tamiya kit, it just means that you'll be entirely out of your comfort zone 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mish 5,292 Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 I believe it is the old 1:50 Fujimi kit but it's buildable. I know this as I built one a few years ago. As for it being a knock off I think that is harsh, lots of companies share and rent out their moulds (yes I know there has been some skulduggery in the past). I'm sure Steve's modelling skills will win out with this one. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 18 hours ago, Mad Steve said: I want to try my hand at doing a metal finish Still time to change your mind I've normally no time for these special schemes but that is bonny. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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