Sam Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: this might be a good opportunity to consider my Airfix Super Mystere, Heller Ouragan and / or (if I can find a windscreen?) Matchbox Mystere IV, Hello Dave @Rabbit Leader those will all be very interesting to follow. (all info taken from scalemates): Airfix Super Mystere - tool dates from 1972 Heller Ouragan - tool from 1981 Matchbox Mystere IV - tool from 1986 Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 11 hours ago, Sam said: Hello @Cammer625 and @Wings unlevel I didn’t know Australia was an operator of the Mirage III. But I found some really nice squadron markings of them online just now. Looking forward to which ones you will choose! They will be 1/72 scale? We sure did! I have clear memories of seeing this routine at airshows in the 1980s as a kid, it helped fuel my love of aviation! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Thanks for the video @Wings unlevel! Did the RAAF never adopt the canards? They were developed in Switzerland during the works for a midlife upgrade for our IIIS/RS. Rumours say the Israeli „acquired“ the canard plans in order to build their Kfirs with canards. It may well be possible that by the time we fitted canards you guys were already on a more modern jet. We tend to suck all the life out of our jets before we finally get new ones 😵💫. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sam said: Thanks for the video @Wings unlevel! Did the RAAF never adopt the canards? They were developed in Switzerland during the works for a midlife upgrade for our IIIS/RS. Rumours say the Israeli „acquired“ the canard plans in order to build their Kfirs with canards. It may well be possible that by the time we fitted canards you guys were already on a more modern jet. We tend to suck all the life out of our jets before we finally get new ones 😵💫. Sam The Aussies never got canards on their Mirages. A lot of their aircraft got a further lease of life in Pakistan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 If anyone in here is planning to build a Swiss Mirage IIIS or RS, I have tons of information on it, and can go around and into two real ones anytime. Just let me know. Sam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 20 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: Excellent, or even better, a IVM/P I built an Etendard IVP in 2015 for the first French Fancy GB. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Not likely going to be able to attend this GB due to timing, but I'm glad to see it get through. I will probably be supporting the Dassault flag during the Southern Europe GB though, with a HAF Mirage 2000-5. A HAF Mirage F1 (would still need to find decals) or a Rafale are also stash options. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, helios16v said: I will probably be supporting the Dassault flag during the Southern Europe GB though, with a HAF Mirage 2000-5. If you build the one which ended up near Klima Beach on Samos you could also join the entropy GB with it 🙈. A pity you cannot take part here, but priorities are priorities, I do understand you! See you in southern europe then, in ellada 🇬🇷! Edited November 21, 2022 by Sam 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I’ll probably start off with some WW2 fighters from RS Models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I have these two for sure, plus some jets. I have a mixed history with RS Models, but I'm willing to put these feelings aside. --John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 51 minutes ago, John Masters said: I have these two for sure, plus some jets. I have a mixed history with RS Models, but I'm willing to out these feelings aside. --John Nice choices John, looking forward to seeing these come to fruition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Hello John, Very nice to have you onboard as well! 😜 Both boxings show absolutely interesting paint schemes! Looking forward to them. Sam Edited November 22, 2022 by Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 15 hours ago, John Masters said: I’ll probably start off with... I like the sound of that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 20/11/2022 at 20:40, Wez said: The Aussies never got canards on their Mirages. A lot of their aircraft got a further lease of life in Pakistan. Wes is correct, @Sam the RAAF Mirages only received minor upgrades in their service lives before retirement in 1988, so no canards unfortunately. 50 (I think) were sold to Pakistan where most still fly, apparently. But the Mirage is fondly remembered in Australia! Such a beautiful aeroplane. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Well this worked out perfectly,I spotted an mint 1/48 Esci Mirage F1 with ground crew and equipment today stuck it on the watch list then got a message from the seller offering a fiver off for buying immediately needless to say snapped his hand of at £20,so count me in please. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, stevej60 said: needless to say snapped his hand of at £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, stevej60 said: Well this worked out perfectly,I spotted an mint 1/48 Esci Mirage F1 with ground crew and equipment today stuck it on the watch list then got a message from the seller offering a fiver off for buying immediately needless to say snapped his hand of at £20,so count me in please. Hello Steve! this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Sam said: this one? That's the very one Sam I built the Mirage many years ago but until today never knew this kit with the extras existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 hour ago, stevej60 said: That's the very one Sam I built the Mirage many years ago but until today never knew this kit with the extras existed. Very nice! Looking forward to seeing this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Good evening Steve I aml looking forward to follow your build .. Best regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Ooh, this complicates my build choice for this GB! 🤔 https://www.facebook.com/modelsvit/posts/pfbid02LH9utkCi816LSPchcXxuNv8BowXVqVkrZiipkmz9ugQtqQeH6SkyrPDEeuqGCGWgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Wings unlevel said: Ooh, this complicates my build choice for this GB! 🤔 https://www.facebook.com/modelsvit/posts/pfbid02LH9utkCi816LSPchcXxuNv8BowXVqVkrZiipkmz9ugQtqQeH6SkyrPDEeuqGCGWgl Can't follow your link mate as I don't do Facebook but I'm intrigued as to what your dilemma is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, Wez said: Can't follow your link mate as I don't do Facebook but I'm intrigued as to what your dilemma is. Oh, it’s this beauty, which Modelsvit says launches this month! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/modelsvit-72072-mirage-2000-5f--1342281 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: Oh, it’s this beauty, which Modelsvit says launches this month! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/modelsvit-72072-mirage-2000-5f--1342281 I don't see a complication... ...do it! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 35 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: Oh, it’s this beauty, which Modelsvit says launches this month! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/modelsvit-72072-mirage-2000-5f--1342281 It's as @Wez say Gerard, this is no complication but rather a new opportunity; treat yourself 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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