Kfir C.2 FAE, the built

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August 14, 2013
The cockpit parts... A LOT of work is needed look decent
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August 14, 2013
The MB Mk.6 seat
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August 14, 2013
Tub needed something more
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August 27, 2013
Something that looks more like a MB Mk6!
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August 27, 2013
the pieces of the cockpit, together
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August 27, 2013
a more decent cockpit
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August 27, 2013
2 parts fuselage and 2 parts wings, makes us.. an airplane!
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August 27, 2013
Plastic sheet was used to fill gaps. Gun nozzles were replaced.
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August 27, 2013
Plastic sheet was used to fill many gaps, due to bad fitting
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August 27, 2013
Giving life to the cockpit
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August 27, 2013
Giving life to the cockpit. A piece o plastic was removed on the area behind the seat, to smooth it and add some electronics
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August 27, 2013
Giving life to the cockpit. Plastic sheet to smooth and raise the back a bit
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August 27, 2013
Giving life to the cockpit: copper wire and plastic added to simulate various electronics
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August 27, 2013
Giving life to the cockpit: Again, copper wire and plastic helps a lot
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September 10, 2013
Primed and preshaded
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September 10, 2013
Belly and landing gear components were painted XF19+XF2 to 70-30 analogy, while, Shafrir's wheels and intake sprayed with pure XF2
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September 10, 2013
Camo ready. XF26 and H312+H66 in 70/30 analogy. After that light mist of H312 (80/20 to thinner) on the lighter green
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September 15, 2013
A quick fix on the camo, before applying a coat of Future
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September 15, 2013
Main gear wheels needed some detailing to look better.
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September 15, 2013
Decals applied!
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October 18, 2013
Master's Pitot Tube for Mirage III, is a great replacement
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October 18, 2013
Kit's antenae were removed and new were scratched
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October 18, 2013
Ecuadorian Kfirs have extra antenae
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October 18, 2013
Kit's antenae were removed and new were scratched
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October 18, 2013
Tools of filter, wash and weathering
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October 18, 2013
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Photoframe from IKEA + runway printout= simple but nice base

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

Jose Miguel Rodriguez
Excellent detail in the cockpit!!!!!!!!!

27 August 2013, 20:04

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

Roy McKenzie
Looks great. Your improvements improve the pit, great work.

10 September 2013, 15:27

Jose Miguel Rodriguez
Beautiful!!!!!!!!! Excellent progress

10 September 2013, 17:06

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