Transformers: G1 Mirage

       

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Original Kit:
Ligier JS-11 Ford
Made By:
IXO
Scale:
1/24
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For the longest time, I had the old 1/28 scale Blue Tank model serving as Generation 1 Mirage in my collection. It was a bit crude owing to its origins as a motorized kit, but was still the only option for a Ligier JS11 that was even close to being in scale with the rest of my Transformers models. Then IXO started releasing classic F1 cars in 1/24, and among those was an all-new option for the Autobot spy.

As with their McLaren, IXO released this without its main sponsor logos applied. They were provided as a separate decal sheet for those that wanted it, but in my case it worked for the best as Mirage carried the sponsor logos for "Citanes" rather than the actual cigarette brand "Gitanes." I made up some new decals that combined the lettering of the figure and style of the original sponsors, along with dancers for the car's waist.

To further make the car look more like Mirage, I also did a little bit of chrome touch-up on the spoiler and repainted all four wheels to be solid chrome. Finally, the front left wheel was loose out of the box so I glued it permanently in place.

 

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