Mirage III-E 1:48 Scale Italeri Model Kit #2674 Review
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Mirage III-E 1:48 Scale Italeri Model Kit #2674 Review
Review and Photos by Steven Hardwick 
The Mirage IIIE built in 1958 was one of the first jet aircraft to breach the Mach 2 barrier. Upgrades in the Mirage IIIE version, including a beefier fuselage and reinforced wings, helped improve the overall load capacity. Designed as a ground attack fighter it evolved nicely in the 30 yrs of service, with armament and an under-wing array of weapons. It also featured the legendary delta wing profile!
For the Modeler: This review covers the This Skill Level 2 (for ages 10 and up) Mirage IIIE Anniversary kit commemorating its 30 yrs of service (1964-1994) in the 1:48 Scale Italeri Model Kit #2674. It was re-released in 2009 with new parts from the original 
1980 ESCI kit. They are still available at some online retailers and auction sites. It consists of 109 parts. The kit is molded in light gray on four sprues, one clear sprue, and one decal sheet (nine livery decal versions are included). It also has a nice seven page folding instruction sheet featuring three pages of how to build and four pages of color and build options.   The completed dimensions are: 11¾” Length  x  7″ Wide  x  5 1/2″ Tall (wheels to top of tail).
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Covered in this Review:Â If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; extensive paint and finishing information; adhesive selections and applications; cockpit construction and detailing; decal preparation and application; finishing sequences; using clear coats for decal application; pilot seat repair discussed; landing gear and tire finishing; historical information; exhaust area painting technique; canopy detailing; version decal selection, detailing the landing gear bays; instruction clarifications and corrections; using setting solutions for great looking decals; camo finishing techniques; version considerations; altered assembly sequences for fitment; nose section weight aids; masking methods explained; intake detailing; adding black washes for realism; identifying and repairing seams; are all fully examined in this tutorial 19 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.
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