ForestFan Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) I've had this kit in the stash for some time, but also now have the much more up to date Kinetic kit. I therefore decided to take a flight of fancy and do it as a What If USAF ANG aircraft re-engined with a P&W F-100 taken from a kaput F-15E kit (together with the ACES II seat). Painted with Hataka Orange Line paints, weathering being a Flory Models dark dirt wash, and Tamiya Smoke. Decals came from an Eagle strike set. TBH this build has helped keep my head straight as my brother was diagnosed with terminal cancer just before Christmas, and passed away last Tuesday at the age of 56, can't tell you how torn up i am about this, but messing with bits of plastic and visiting forums such as this does help. Anyway enough waffle, here's a few pics (one day I will sort a proper set up for taking pics!): Mirage 2000C ‘what if’ by bryn robinson, on Flickr Mirage 2000C ‘what if’ by bryn robinson, on Flickr Mirage 2000C ‘what if’ by bryn robinson, on Flickr Mirage 2000C ‘what if’ by bryn robinson, on Flickr Mirage 2000C ‘what if’ by bryn robinson, on Flickr Edited January 22, 2018 by ForestFan ERROR IN TITLE 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 - I particularly like the jet exhaust without turkey feathers. well done Man........It could be equally interesting to see the "electric pie shovel" in VVS colors with trust vectored exhaust.......thanks for your idea... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Wasn't sure what to expect from the title but it looks really cool!! May I also offer my sincere condolences on your loss. I can't imagine how you're coping but whatever works 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 My condolences for your brother, you are a passionate modeller, so this will help you, i am shure and your F-16X French Falcon gives a good feel to us all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hmmm.... somebody making out of a Mirage something US.... didn't think I could like it before I have seen it. But strangely I do... Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Sorry for your loss. Back when Strike Fighters had a huge modding community there where some reskins similar to this. After all these years I can only find this one for an ANG Mirage III. . I like yours better. Edited January 21, 2018 by Thud4444 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 my deepest sympathy to you and family - great model and idea! remind me a bit of Egypt's M2000s, they are in two tone grey as well! I really like it! Something totally unexpected, but worked out nice! The Mirage 2000 would hae been a nice alterantive to th ADF Vipers with Sparrow capability...... maybe a turkey feathered engine would suit the Mirage's lines better though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 My sincere condolences for your loss. Your ANG Mirage looks absolutely outstanding; a great concept and excellent execution 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hello,Bryn - My heartfelt sympathies are extended to You and Your Loved Ones at this traumatic time.God Bless your brother.I understand exactly what you’re going through.My sister passed on in 2014. Thank goodness for this great hobby and interest which is always there and waiting for us in times when we want to relax and enjoy or escape from things for a while. I wish you more peaceful and brighter skies ahead. I have always enjoyed viewing your builds and this fine-looking Mirage is no exception.Great work and well done you. 😉👍 All The Best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks for the kind words everyone, especially with regards to my brother (very nice words mcdonnell, I hope yo got through things ok when your sister passed). It's a great hobby to escape things, I really hope it gets easier as I'm struggling right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, ForestFan said: Thanks for the kind words everyone, especially with regards to my brother (very nice words mcdonnell, I hope yo got through things ok when your sister passed). It's a great hobby to escape things, I really hope it gets easier as I'm struggling right now. Hello,Bryn - Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful reply.You will find things a struggle right now and understandably so.Your emotions are raw at the moment but time is a great healer,trust me. 😉👍 All The Best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Great looking Whiffer there and really nicely done too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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