TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Good moring I don’t think there’s ever been such a STGB so I would like to propose a Mirage STGB for 2023 .. From Wikipedia Mirage is a name given to several types of jet aircraft designed by the French company Dassault Aviation (formerly Avions Marcel Dassault), some of which were produced in different variants. Most were supersonic fighters with delta wings. The most successful was the Mirage III in its many variants, which were widely produced and modified both by Dassault and by other companies. Some variants were given other names, while some otherwise unrelated types were given the Mirage name. France The main production variants include: -Mirage III, definitive production type which established the series. -Mirage 5, developed from the Mirage III. -Mirage 50, developed from the Mirage 5. Minor projects and prototypes include: Balzac, Mirage IIIT and Mirage IIIV: Prototypes researching supersonic VTOL design.[2] The Balzac and Mirage IIIV both had VTOL capability. Milan: a Mirage III example, modified with retractable foreplanes or "moustaches". Mirage IIING, developed from the Mirage 50 along with fixed canard foreplanes similar to the preceding Milan (see below). Like the Milan, only one airframe was converted. Israel[edit] Israel produced several progressive developments of the Mirage 5: - IAI Nesher, a standard Mirage 5 with revised avionics. - IAI Kfir, re-engined with further revised avionics and canard foreplane. - IAI Nammer, again re-engined with further revised avionics and canard foreplane. Prototype only. South Africa[edit] South Africa upgraded its fleet of Mirage IIIs to meet local requirements: -Atlas Cheetah, a Mirage III upgrade based on the IAI Kfir. Chile[edit] Chile upgraded its fleet of Mirage 50s to meet local requirements: -ENAER Pantera (Mirage 50CN and 50DC), a Mirage 50 upgrade based on the IAI Kfir. Other Mirage types[edit] Production models[edit] Mirage IV: Delta-winged tailless supersonic nuclear bomber. Largest of all the Mirages.[3] Mirage F1 and MF2000: Conventional-configuration supersonic fighter. Mirage 2000 supersonic tailless delta-winged successor to the Mirage 50, with an all-new airframe. Prototypes[edit] Mirage F2 and Mirage G: Strike fighters, larger than the basic Mirage III airframe. The Mirage G prototypes were variable-geometry "swing wing" aircraft derived from the F2 fixed-wing design project.[4] Mirage 4000 or Super Mirage 4000: Prototype larger version of the Mirage 2000 design. Patrice 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Lovely birds. I shouldn't, but go ahead and put me down. I've got a HAF Mirage 2000-5 conversion I'd love to build. If 2000s are a no go for this, I've still got several III based airframes in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Ouch my arm hurts with you twisting it behind my back. Go on then sign me up please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Well Im in as I have an need to do a IIIe/o in RAAF colors. Ive always wanted a IV so if I can source one that too would be an option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Good morning my friends Welcome aboard , so I better start a list 1 TEMPESTMK5 2 helios16v 3 Jabba 4 Corsairfoxfouruncle 5 Rob S 6 Wez 7 Col. 8 Andwil 9 Zebra 10 Jb65rams 11 exdraken 12 Marklo 13 Paul Bradley 14 Evil_Toast_RSA 15 stevehnz 16 MagpieFNQ 17 Bobby No Mac 18 Beggsy 19 PaulT 876 20 bianfuxia 21 alt-92 22 DeepSea 23 Filler 24 Sam 25 Arniec 26 Wings unlevel 27 Stu davros 28 Moggy 29 JosephLalor 30 Richard Humm Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 11 hours ago, helios16v said: Lovely birds. I shouldn't, but go ahead and put me down. I've got a HAF Mirage 2000-5 conversion I'd love to build. If 2000s are a no go for this, I've still got several III based airframes in the stash. Hello Chris Of course Mirage 2000 are welcome in this Gb .. Hello Dennis A IIIe/o in RAAF colors is a very good choice as well as the Mirage IV ... Best regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Hopefully the mojo is well and truly back in 2023 and I can take part in this GB in memory of @Graeme H one of whose favourite aircraft Family was the Mirage III. Sign me up please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Good morning Rob Welcome aboard , I really hope that this Gb will make it in 2023 .. Best Regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Patrice, I really see this as a GB rather than an STGB, it's like calling a T-34/T-55/T-62/T-72 tank GB an STGB, they're fish of a different colour and should have their own STGB. That said, do I want to take part? Yes please! Sign me up here and now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Oh yeah! Why oh why didn't I buy a Mirage F1 kit when I had the chance at Thornbury? Would have made my French Folly GB entry a lot easier! Maybe so that I can get the hot Heller Mirage F1B kit, that's been recently announced. I'll let you know, when (not if) I've got an eligible kit to build. The only other French in my stash is an Etendard. Dassault looking like a dead duck in the Bunfight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 45 minutes ago, Wez said: Patrice, I really see this as a GB rather than an STGB, it's like calling a T-34/T-55/T-62/T-72 tank GB an STGB, they're fish of a different colour and should have their own STGB. That said, do I want to take part? Yes please! Sign me up here and now! Good afternoon Wez Of course you're right I edit the Title .. And welcome aboard Best Regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 13 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Oh yeah! Why oh why didn't I buy a Mirage F1 kit when I had the chance at Thornbury? Would have made my French Folly GB entry a lot easier! Maybe so that I can get the hot Heller Mirage F1B kit, that's been recently announced. I'll let you know, when (not if) I've got an eligible kit to build. The only other French in my stash is an Etendard. Dassault looking like a dead duck in the Bunfight. Good afternoon I am sure you will find a nice Mirage F1 soon .. Sorry but you will have to wait for the next French Fancy GB to build the Dassault Etendard ... Best Regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Good evening Patrice. Please add my name to your list for this one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Count me in! AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Good morning Col and Andwil Welcome aboard I added your names to the list .. Best Regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Count me in. I keep on buying 1/48 Mirages (so far I could do various III variants, a IV and a Kfir) and never get around to building them, so this would give me the KUTA I need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 11 hours ago, zebra said: Count me in. I keep on buying 1/48 Mirages (so far I could do various III variants, a IV and a Kfir) and never get around to building them, so this would give me the KUTA I need! Good morning Zebra Welcome aboard Best Regards Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 As it looks like this years Dassault GB won’t make the final cut, I still have a Mirage 2000N with Ramex Delta markings that needs building, so count me in please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Jb65rams said: As it looks like this years Dassault GB won’t make the final cut, I still have a Mirage 2000N with Ramex Delta markings that needs building, so count me in please. Good afternoon JB Welcome aboard I add your name to the list .. Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hi, I'd be onboard of course!! Maybe we have the Modelsvit MIV by then in 1/48th, or even a buig M4000?? If not, any middle Eastern MIII, or a Spanish F1 could do it for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, exdraken said: Hi, I'd be onboard of course!! Maybe we have the Modelsvit MIV by then in 1/48th, or even a buig M4000?? If not, any middle Eastern MIII, or a Spanish F1 could do it for me Good afternoon exdraken Welcome aboard I add your name to the list and hope that you will be able to take part with a big MIV or M2000 ... Best Regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I’ve always liked the mirages, put me down. I’d go for an F1 or possibly a 2000 or a Kfir or Nesher. Will depend on scoping out a suitable kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Marklo said: I’ve always liked the mirages, put me down. I’d go for an F1 or possibly a 2000 or a Kfir or Nesher. Will depend on scoping out a suitable kit. Good evening Marklo Welcome aboard I add yoiur name to thje list Best Regards Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Yep, please sign me up. I'll likely do a Swiss machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Have a SH 1/72 Mirage F.1 CR looking at me from the stash, so sign me up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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