This kit
was built as part of group build for Indian Scale Modellers. My second Mirage
2000 model in Indian Air Force colors with the first one being twin seater built
a couple of years ago. Kit came in the Japanese IdolMaster box with IdolMaster
decals but I was going to build it in IAF colors.
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It was a fairly easy
kit to build with hardly any fit issues and required minimal putty and sanding.
I prefer painting my kits in the yesteryears camo scheme which I personally
think were beautiful compared to all grey "tipnis grey" paint scheme
had adopted recently. But thankfully, Mirage 2000 of the India Air Force is the
only aircraft of indian airforce that still sports 2 tone color camo.
I used a combination
of Vallejo Model Colors to paint the aircraft. Weapon loads contain 2 x Super
530 Air to Air Missiles and 2 x Magic II Air to Air Missiles.
Decals were
aftermarket. If you notice, Indian Air Force used to have squadron logos on the
aircraft which they no longer do. This aircraft belonged to the battle axes
squadron of the IAF.
I avoided heavy
weathering as I did not want to spoil the camo. Model was finished off with a
nice satin varnish coat.
Happy Indian
Independence Day.
Aamod
Potdar
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