Mirage IIIE opération "Tamara" - Modelsvit 1/72

[colossusfr]

Hi,

 

We no longer present the Mirage IIIE, flagship of French aeronautics from the 60s to the 80s which equipped many air forces around the world. The plane presented here has a rather particular history because it is one of the two planes which took part in the operation Tamara in July 1973. This secret operation at the time consisted in dropping on the atoll of Mururoa on August 28, 1973 a 6KT nuclear bomb AN52. The decoration of the plane corresponds to the standard scheme of the time but with some markings specific to this event, in particular the pennant of the C46 on the left fin, emblem of the EM 85 "Loire" based in Mururoa.

 

 

The model used is that of Modelsvit.. The decoration is also from the box. The model is excellent. Detailed in every nook and cranny with high quality engraving, even if some are skeptical about riveting. In addition to its extreme details, the model is also very precise with high quality of all the assemblies. The whole is at the price of a sometimes a little high complexity and an equally important number of parts. This is the brand's first Mirage III box. The few defects of this box (seal on the rudder, lower surface seal, fixed elevons, dimensions of some cans a bit too short) are all corrected in the following boxes. Well done to Modelsvit for this quality.

 

Make way for photos.

 

 

 

Complete set of photos can be find here and the work in progress there.

 

Hope you will like it.

Alain.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 17, 2021 by colossusfr

[Vultures1]

Wow, that is a superb Mirage III Alain!  Excellent work in every respect ... and great photography too - well done

[Spitfire31]

An impeccable miniature Mirage! And I agree about the photography – especially the first handful of pictures, where the base and the background create a very convincing environment for the model.

 

Kind regards,

 

Joachim

[SAT69]

Yours is a supremely beautiful model. I've also loved the sleek lines of the Mirage IIIE.

[Max Headroom]

Stunning 👍

 

Trevor

[noelh]

Yes I  definitely 'will like it' but I absolutely like it right now.

Great  photography, great model of a classic elegant  French classic.

 

Brilliant.

[FatFlyHalf]

C'est exceptionnel

FFH

[Ad-4N]

Love the mismatched nose cone.  Fantastic.  Tell me more about that backdrop.  Outdoor shots in natural light are the best.  

[dragan_mig31]

Awesome work.Bravo.

[RidgeRunner]

Now that is how it should be done, Alain :). She is a beauty :). A wonderful aircraft captured superbly in styrene.

 

Martin

[Rob Sutto]

Absolutely gorgeous and wonderful photography. I honestly thought the first pic was a reference photo. 

[exdraken]

Wow  great model and history!

Unbelievable today, to think about Mirage IIIs dropping live nuclear bombs, isn't it?

[ForestFan]

Superb

[John Masters]

Beautiful!

[Sturmovik]

Absolute beauty. The first two photos make the plane look like the real one.

How was the fit of the kit?

[dolphin38]

Beautiful Mirage, excellent work 

[billn53]

Gorgeous! 

[Natter]

I am glad your hand is in one of the photos as the model could easily pass for 48th or even 32nd. Superb modelling and finishing.

[ArmouredSprue]

I love the Deltas and your Mirage is superb. Very well done indeed.

[Sky Keg]

It`s nice to finally have a modern tooled Mirage III in 72nd scale.  Your`s is well done and most inspirational as well.  I like it!!!!! 

 

Mike

[Wulfman]

Marvellous Mirage, I thought it was real ! Top class build and presentation !

 

Wulfman

[Autle]

Excellent modelling and photography skills, hard to believe this is 1/72. Some of these pictures would pass for real in my view.

[Luka]

The sunlight nicely defines the sharpness of this build. Very nice!

[Space Ranger]

Stunning model of a beautiful aircraft!

[Hairtrigger]

Amazing..   particular favourite of mine that aircraft...