Jozeffrantisek Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Hello guys, this is my first post on Brit modeller, so wish me luck!! Standard Specialhobby Mirage F.1.... Nice little kit of the famous French aircraft. Builds up OK, with minor problems here and there.... I tried to replicate, EX Iraqi, Iranian EQ.6, first flown in October 1993. by late Col. Nahdi Beik, using Berna models decals, which were a disappointment being too thick and hard to work with. I have upgraded the Martin Baker Mk.10 seat, riveted the model and added Masters pitot tube.. Although i am not convinced by SH choice, i have used recommended colours. I hope that you will like the result! Cheers! 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Excellent work. I like everything, from details, colours to subtle weathering. Looking forward to see your next model. Best regards, Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Nice, clean build. I like it a lot. I don’t know much about F.1 colors, but the ones you’ve used are appealing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Looks just right. Good one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopesdaddy Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Your F-1 looks pretty convincing. A very nicely weathered bird too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 That's a really nice Mirage, well done! I particularly like the subtle variations you have achieved in the finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 nicely done sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 That is one lovely Mirage. Excellent work and a job well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozeffrantisek Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thank you guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake122 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Very nice model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Very nice! Love the F1, and in exotic colors even more so! 🥳 I thought that the EQ5 was the grey , anti shipping expect missile carrier... have to read that up again! The SH kit seems to be a gem... maybe I need to switch scales.... 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozeffrantisek Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 9 hours ago, exdraken said: Very nice! Love the F1, and in exotic colors even more so! 🥳 I thought that the EQ5 was the grey , anti shipping expect missile carrier... have to read that up again! The SH kit seems to be a gem... maybe I need to switch scales.... 🤔 Hey, thanks!! Botha EQ5 and EQ6 were painted in naval color scheme… Some EQ5s, as i recall, were painted in iraqi camo pattern tho…. Everything that you need to know about Mirages F.1 in Iraqi service is in Miguel Garcias book! A lot of pictures and practically everything that you need and don’t need to know about the topice 😅! SH kit is good, not the easiest to deal with bud far from short run! The worst part was fitting the nose… that didn’t go well on both SH Mirages that i built… A lot of filler was required there. The rest of the kit fits generally well. The problem is that seem lines are not clean enough, so you need to fill them a little bit and sand them down… Since the kit is full of details, restoring them back to. 100% is, nearly, impossible! So you need to take your time, be patient, and it will be worth it at the end!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Looks very beautiful. Nicely finished and weathered. Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 This is very nice Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozeffrantisek Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Thank you very much😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 A very nice way to introduce yourself. Welcome aboard and we all look forward to more of your postings. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozeffrantisek Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Thanks, surely there will be more after exams🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Hello Jozef, What a beautiful model. STUNNING entry to the forum. I love the subtlety of your weathering. Yoyr Mirage is impressive to look at. Thank you. Kudos on a Superb model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozeffrantisek Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 22/01/2023 at 09:45, HOUSTON said: Hello Jozef, What a beautiful model. STUNNING entry to the forum. I love the subtlety of your weathering. Yoyr Mirage is impressive to look at. Thank you. Kudos on a Superb model. Thanks!!😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Nice one Jozef, unusual colour scheme very Naval looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I like that a lot, very cool indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozeffrantisek Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 It is a naval color scheme… It was painted the same as french Super Etendards. These Mirages were meant For maritime parol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 That explains a lot, thank you. The Mirage is not an aircraft I am familiar with but I can see at least one in my future, thanks to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcello Rosa Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 You have an excellent result there! I like everything about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 That looks very smart Jozef. An Iraqi scheme isn't one I would have high on my list but seeing this, I may have to revise that. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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