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Honduras Air Force Mirage F-1 multi role fighter.

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chrisonord

May 06, 2010, 05:27:06 AM
Following on from The Israeli F-4 Phantom proposal, here is the French offering. The Rafale was originally offered to the Honduras air force, but cost per unit far out weighed the numbers needed. So the French had a root through their stored F-1's and dug out some aircraft of varying condition, pulled them apart and built one "as new" zero hours F-1. This aircraft has upgraded avionics, a more powerful and efficient engine and the capability to carry numerous different weapons from different countries. This was made possible by the plug and play software and hard point adaptors very similar to what the Israeli's used on their Phantom. The wing has been replaced with an all composite item, thus giving the F-1 greater fuel range and the ability to carry additional stores of moderate weight on the two new outer hard points.This aircraft has a load out of 2 air to air missiles, 2 air launched cruise missiles(which give it a much needed stand off capability) and will also carry 2 ECM pods.





I just need to do a bit of tidying up of the paint, and its done.
Cheers,
Chris.
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beowulf

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May 06, 2010, 06:14:13 AM
ooo..i like that....awesome paint job  :thumbsup:
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Mossie

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May 06, 2010, 08:27:59 AM
Very nice camouflage! :wub:
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oliv30330

#3
May 06, 2010, 08:35:38 AM
a very good schem, I saw many Mirage F1 (real) in my career, but that is one of the most beautiful

Weaver

#4
May 06, 2010, 09:15:47 AM
That's a excellent paint job Chris - well done.  :thumbsup:
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ChernayaAkula

#5
May 06, 2010, 09:21:37 AM
That's pretty darn cool!  :thumbsup:
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Green Dragon

#6
May 06, 2010, 01:11:07 PM
Love that camo!  :wub:

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#7
May 07, 2010, 01:04:39 PM
Really outstanding blend of colours, Chris. Great brush control exhibited here too  :thumbsup:

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chrisonord

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May 07, 2010, 03:52:47 PM
Thanks for the comments guys.
I had a few problems with the 2 shades of brown as the airbrush kept dribbling, so I had to thin it more and turn the air pressure down more and give it lots of very fine coats.but the greens went on a treat, and the black wasn't too bad either for a change
Cheers,
Chris.
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