Kfir C.2 FAE, the built
The cockpit parts... A LOT of work is needed look decent
The MB Mk.6 seat
Tub needed something more
Something that looks more like a MB Mk6!
the pieces of the cockpit, together
a more decent cockpit
2 parts fuselage and 2 parts wings, makes us.. an airplane!
Plastic sheet was used to fill gaps. Gun nozzles were replaced.
Plastic sheet was used to fill many gaps, due to bad fitting
Giving life to the cockpit
Giving life to the cockpit. A piece o plastic was removed on the area behind the seat, to smooth it and add some electronics
Giving life to the cockpit. Plastic sheet to smooth and raise the back a bit
Giving life to the cockpit: copper wire and plastic added to simulate various electronics
Giving life to the cockpit: Again, copper wire and plastic helps a lot
Primed and preshaded
Belly and landing gear components were painted XF19+XF2 to 70-30 analogy, while, Shafrir's wheels and intake sprayed with pure XF2
Camo ready. XF26 and H312+H66 in 70/30 analogy. After that light mist of H312 (80/20 to thinner) on the lighter green
A quick fix on the camo, before applying a coat of Future
Main gear wheels needed some detailing to look better.
Decals applied!
Master's Pitot Tube for Mirage III, is a great replacement
Kit's antenae were removed and new were scratched
Ecuadorian Kfirs have extra antenae
Kit's antenae were removed and new were scratched
Tools of filter, wash and weathering
Ready
Photoframe from IKEA + runway printout= simple but nice base
Comments
1 14 August 2013, 19:59
Dimitris P.K.As usual, we start with the cockpit.
A lot of work os needed to look at least bit decent.
On the MB Mk.6, I drilled a hole in the middle for the belts, added copper wire for the ejection handles.
From some photos I fished, I added some extra wiring, handle, and rivets. Those will show better with painting.
The tub is ajust empty. Using styrene sheet, I added side panels and detailed it using my riveter and a pin. Used some sprue for the thrust handle.
Thats it for now.
14 August 2013, 20:08
Dimitris P.K.I spend some time improving the look of the cockpit. It is not ready 100% but you'll get the picture.
18 August 2013, 20:33
Dimitris P.K.Alot of time was spent with putty on one hand and flexifile on the other!
Filling, sanding, filling sanding... finally I think I'm ok.
The cockpit area is finished, and next step is to glue in place the wind shield, so I can add a couple minor details to wrap it up.
I need to rescribe a lot of detail lost in sanding, and some that wasn't there in he first place (due to the kits age)
Hope to get to post an update sooner this time!
27 August 2013, 19:48
Dimitris P.K.The Kfir is painted and ready to receive a spray of Future before applying decals, wash and weathering.
Hope to finish by the end of the week.
10 September 2013, 13:56
Dimitris P.K.Finally, This project's coming to an end.
Yesterday applied the decals. I think its a beautiful aircraft and is looking great in those colours.
Later today, I will complete the build by attaching the landing gear, just leaving the tank, missiles and canopy for last, after applying wash, filters and weathering.
Cheers
15 September 2013, 14:30
Dimitris P.K.Finally the Kfir is ready!!!
I also uploaded the final build steps.
Moving to the next project!!!!
18 October 2013, 14:18
Steffen ArndtCool, and a great build!
want to build the same aircraft (though from the Wingman Models boxing oft the Kinetic kit)
18 October 2013, 14:24
Dimitris P.K.Thanks guys for your nice comments
@Es-haq Khosravi: Looks awful, right? 😄
18 October 2013, 21:15
