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RAF Dassualt Mirage 111

Started by bacofoil, January 31, 2009, 05:44:06 AM

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Martin H

#15
January 31, 2009, 01:43:49 PM
Quote from: bacofoil on January 31, 2009, 07:33:39 AM
so going to Modelkraft tommorow and see what I can find!!
Thanks again.
Dony forget to come see us on the What if? stand up on the 2nd floor...if you want bring that beastie along with you, im sure we can create a space for it...it deserves to be shown off.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

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lancer

#16
January 31, 2009, 01:51:29 PM
That is a thing of beauty!!!!
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Rafael

#17
January 31, 2009, 02:17:55 PM
Precious!!! :wub: :wub: :wub:

The detail on the canopy frames is really eye-catching!!!

Rafa
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pyro-manic

#18
February 01, 2009, 06:10:12 AM
Absolutely stunning! Lovely finish, and 43 Sqn markings are pretty on anything. :wub:
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Geoff

#19
February 01, 2009, 06:19:46 AM
Excellent!

Scooterman

#20
February 01, 2009, 07:07:25 AM
OOOoooooooooo!   :wub:

nev

#21
February 01, 2009, 07:20:54 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!! :wub:

What did you use for the metallic finish?

And, not to be nit-picky, but would yellow trainer bands be used on a front line squadron?  (I'm wracking my depleted memory banks for an example)

Still looks gorgeous though! :wub:
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bacofoil

#22
February 01, 2009, 11:35:08 AM
Wow what a response ! thank you.
To answer some questions,
The canopy outlines are nothing more than black tape (from the £1 shop) layed onto a steel ruler and cut to size.
I find it works well and gives any model that sharp look.

Yes I should have put Mirage III and not 111 !! Opps sorry for that lesson learnt.

Yes the R.R Avon engine was the one I had in mind.As maybe the Aussies might have used.

Paint was hand done.I used Revell 66 silver and Humbrol met 11 as top coat.

The yellow trainer bands ! Now I got my idea from the attached photos and a bit of a search online.An retired Squadron leader friend of mine reckons the Lightning Squadrons did use T4s with the bands for conversion work and carried the sqn markings whilst in use.I can only hope Ive got it right !!!
Any thanks for all comments and questions its now time to look at next project!!!
Baco

bacofoil

#23
February 01, 2009, 11:39:23 AM
Heres the photos.
Didnt make M-Kraft but freind who did tells me TSR 2 s everywhere !!

John Howling Mouse

#24
February 01, 2009, 11:44:03 AM
Wow, you are seriously talented.   :bow:
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#25
February 01, 2009, 12:54:21 PM
That's a lovely-looking model - well done!  :wub:
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van883

#26
February 01, 2009, 02:41:22 PM
Excellent Mirage.

Van

PR19_Kit

#27
February 01, 2009, 02:46:50 PM
Meteor F8 squadrons had one or more T7s 'attached' as well, complete with yellow bands.

That scheme suits the Mirage III to a 'T', great thinking.

Now who does a decent Mirage III in 1/72? Please tell me there is something better than the geriatric (look who's talking...... :)) Airfix IIIC.
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BlackOps

#28
February 01, 2009, 03:52:55 PM
A real beauty! :wub:
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ChernayaAkula

#29
February 02, 2009, 02:38:33 AM
 :bow: What a beauty!  :wub:
Cheers,
Moritz

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