colossusfr Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Hi,Here is my last model.It is my second HPM Mirage after the egyptian one.The Israel Aircraft Industries Nesher (IAI Nesher) is the Israeli version of the Dassault Mirage 5 multi-role fighter aircraft. It was built by IAI after the French government arms embargo on Israel (in response to the 1968 Israeli raid on Lebanon). Israel coundn't replace their lost planes during the Six Days Wars. So, they decided to build their own plane based on the Mirage. Production began in 1969 and the first plane was delivered in 1971. The plane took then the name of Nesher (Raam previously).At the end of 1970, the Kfir became replaced the Nesher and Israel decided to sold the survivors aircrafts to the Argentine Air Force under the name Dagger, comprising 35 Dagger A single-seat fighters and 4 Dagger B two-seat trainers.During the 1982 Falklands War, they were deployed to the southern naval airbase of Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, and an airfield in Puerto San Julián and despite the distance to their targets and lack of aerial refueling capability, managed to make 153 sorties against both ground and naval targets on the 45 days of operations. In the last role, they damaged HMS Antrim, Brilliant, Broadsword, Ardent, Arrow and Plymouth.Eleven Daggers were lost in combat (nine by AIM-9L Sidewinders fired from Sea Harriers and two by surface to air missiles).High Planes brought out in the 2000s a first short-run model plastic. Very rustic, it was very accurate and was a good alternative to the Heller, very accurate too but with poor details.A totally new model of Mirage IIIE was studied at the beginning of 2011. Halfway between a short-run and an industrial model, this new model went out in 2012.Its high qualities are a wide choice of options allowing the realization of most of the versions of the Mirage III / 5 / 50 and derived with the same box. The model is also very well thought, easy to assembly, except the nose/cockpit which is delicate to match. Decorations proposed are also very pleasant. The partnership with PJ Production allows to have European high-quality versions also.Its main defect is its engraving. Announced as an all new model, everybody dreamt about a definitive Mirage IIIE model. Not al all !! This engraving is too deeper and too smooth. Nevertheless, this model allows the realization of a completely attractive model.At the end, we can thank High Planes for having produced this model, making accessible in a modern boitage a version until now reserved for only Heller.Building this plane was very classic by following the assembly plan. The fitting is pretty good.Like my Egyptian Mirage, this is a three tones schemes. The scheme with yellow parts comes from identification marks from Falklands Isles War en 1982. Paints are all Gunze and decals are all coming from the box. I only added an armement set from Freightdog Models with the three tanks and two 250 lbs bombs. Very classic configuration for Argentina during this period but not common otherwise.Mat varnish for finish. Happy with the result.Next one will be a french Mirage 5F. It will be my third HPM Mirage.You will find more photos there. And the building is thereAlain. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Fantastic. These pictures are really stunning. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Really nice build, Great job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 All sin, PHENOMENAL build with INCREDIBLY SUPERB photographs..I looked at the photos and thought , okay where is the model. That just shows how AMAZING and realistic your IAI Dagger A looks . Love the scheme too. I think THIS is the best display ever.. It's simply GORGEOUS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich2010 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Great finish. Love the background too, really sets it off well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 That is a STUNNING model ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I agree, what a stunner! Super photographs and a really good finish to this cracking little delta. Interesting bit of history too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 What a great build and those photos are very cleverly done. Makes it seem so real, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Tremendous camo and paint job on such a small subject - excellent work! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Great build and really well displayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 very nice build and great finish, nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That's a great looking little build, it looks like 1/48. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Really good, interesting info and great photos too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Awesome finish on this kit, I'm making one right now and I have just looked at it and it's not as good as yours! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 very nice model and great photos rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhizhou Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 A superb finished model shown off to great effect by the excellent photographs. The background really makes the model stand out. I followed your build on maquettes72 site and you have got the very best out of the High Planes kit. Well done. I look forward to seeing your Armee de L'air 5F build. Do you ever display your models at SMW show in Telford? You would be very welcome to show off your work on the Mirage SIG display tables. Many thanks for sharing your finished build Zhizhou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano_68 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 beautiful work, and fantastic paint job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I do like this kit you did her proud well done Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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