jrlx Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 57 minutes ago, Arniec said: I had a show yesterday and what did I find?!?! A ESCI 1/48 Mirage F1 for under a tenner!!! Now I need to get a list for some ad ons. I was thinking at a new cockpit, new exhaust and some new undercarriage legs. Luckely they are still available. Cheers, I built one in my teens! I was absolutely amazed at the level of detail, at the time, especially in the cockpit (decals for the instrument panel) Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Arniec said: I had a show yesterday and what did I find?!?! A ESCI 1/48 Mirage F1 for under a tenner!!! Now I need to get a list for some ad ons. I was thinking at a new cockpit, new exhaust and some new undercarriage legs. Luckely they are still available. Cheers, It's still a very serviceable kit with good shape and panel lines, what does let it down these days are the cockpit and the exhaust - alternatives are fortunately available, likewise the undercarriage, it always struck me as a bit delicate in plastic, a metal one should stand you in good stead! 4 minutes ago, jrlx said: I built one in my teens! I was absolutely amazed at the level of detail, at the time, especially in the cockpit (decals for the instrument panel) Cheers Jaime I always used to seek out Esci kits when I was younger, some like the Mirage F.1 were great, others like the F-5E slightly disappointing. I used to love the decals for the instrument panels but as I got more competent with my brush work I wished for raised details like those in Monogram kits. It would be great to see the Esci F.1 in this GB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Good morning all Can someone confirm that the AMK Kfir (wich should be available very soon ) is elligible for this Gb ? Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 18 minutes ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good morning all Can someone confirm that the AMK Kfir (wich should be available very soon ) is elligible for this Gb ? Patrice Patrice, The answer is YES! I'm looking forward to seeing Columbian or Ecuadorian examples in this GB (other nationalities are available). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 50 minutes ago, Wez said: Patrice, The answer is YES! I'm looking forward to seeing Columbian or Ecuadorian examples in this GB (other nationalities are available). Hi Wez Thank you for your confirmation .. I think that I will try one of these with a new Mirage IIIE And a Special Hobby Mirage F1CR http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234951763-172-dassault-mirage-f-1-family-by-special-hobby-f-1bcgcech-released-f-1cr-on-approach/&page=11 Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Wez said: Patrice, The answer is YES! I'm looking forward to seeing Columbian or Ecuadorian examples in this GB (other nationalities are available). I will probably build a Sri Lankan Kfir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Enzo Matrix said: I will probably build a Sri Lankan Kfir. I'll hold you to that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 We've a while to go before the GB starts in June but that's plenty of time to mooch through the stash, check the references and find out where you'd put those decals! In the meantime, can I recommend you take a look at Exterminatus' RFI which shows what wonders can be achieved with the old 1/48th Heller Mirage IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYA Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Count me in, finally an opportunity to build that Mirage IV with the beautiful Syhart Decals for the "C'est fini" version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 hours ago, CYA said: Count me in, finally an opportunity to build that Mirage IV with the beautiful Syhart Decals for the "C'est fini" version. You'll be more than welcome, especially with a Mirage IV! The GB doesn't start until June, plenty of time for you to source those decals and any after market bits you may fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hey Mirage fans! Take a look at Mike (mitchem's) build of the Kitty Hawk 1/48th Mirage F1 in the EC 3/12 Cornouailles disbandment scheme, he's done a fabulous job which can be seen here! Hopefully he hasn't tired of Mirages and will enter one in the GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 15 hours ago, Wez said: Hopefully he hasn't tired of Mirages and will enter one in the GB. Cheers Wez. Let's just say that entrant Number 49 has just completed his warming up exercise for the GB ! (Dare I say, standby for something a bit more exotic ?) mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 6 hours ago, mitchem said: Cheers Wez. Let's just say that entrant Number 49 has just completed his warming up exercise for the GB ! (Dare I say, standby for something a bit more exotic ?) mike Well Mike, you'll be more than welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I hope it is not too late to add my name to the list. I got a few Mirages on the stash and I think this GB is a great excuse to get them built. Count me in. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 4 hours ago, adrianm2 said: I hope it is not too late to add my name to the list. Definitely not too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtarget Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 im still interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 The GB starts 0n 24th June and runs until 27th October, anyone is free to join at any point right up to the bitter end if they think they can blitz build a Mirage! Adrianm2, as Enzo said - welcome! Hardtarget - keep that interest going, we'd love to see what you can do! Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingdutchman Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Read the update in the OP my name is listed as #22 but I'm still in the game for the GB!! Cheers, Evert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Flyingdutchman said: Read the update in the OP my name is listed as #22 but I'm still in the game for the GB!! Cheers, Evert Good man Evert! We look forward to seeing what you come up with! June will be with us soon enough. Wez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Wez said: June will be with us soon enough. True enough, but I want the AMK Kfir to get here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Mirage2Elvington, a Mirage IV in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I went shopping for just some groceries, but found a Revell (Italeri) Tigermeet 2000C for under a tenner. You know what happened next... I know it's a dawg of a kit but then I'm no better as a kit builder either 👍. Allons V-P! An Italian kit of a French plane in a German lousy blue end opening box, to be built by a Finn at a British modelling forum - top that, please 😎 V-P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Look at the postman last delivery! Could be a good option if I could participate in this GB. Then it would be a Whif, as I'm not that much in prototypes. Any ideas? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 If that's the case, and RAF mirage IV as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Not too sure if Whifs can be included, I forgot to check that. If so, I'll go for another subject for the GB, but this III-V will be Whifed anyway. Not in French marking for sure, but as I like to keep Whif credible, an RAF machine could be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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