Heller 1/72 Dassault Mirage F1C Fleacon 21 Raffle Turd

[Impisi]

Yes, those old Heller kits did build quite well. Your start looks very promising.

 

[Sharkmouth]

1/72 TBM-3 or Spitfire Vc, anyone?

An Airfix Spitfire Mk Vc would be a new one and should be a pleasant build. My previous Airfix Spitfire Mk. Vc was a kitbash trying to keep the Airfix Mk, Vb scalloped center section as it was the most accurate in shape. Here it is grafted into the Revell Mk. Vb lower wing:

 

[moon puppy]

Your Kfir is most probably an ex USN or USMC Kfir named F-21 and used in the agressor program and now used by ATAC.

Sounds that Mirage got as much use out of that airframe as we got out of the Phantom II and then some.
Yep, it's owned by these guys.

Home | ATAC- Airborne Tactical Advantage Company

www.atacusa.com

 

[Impisi]

Sounds that Mirage got as much use out of that airframe as we got out of the Phantom II and then some.

Yes, that's true and the Russians with their Mig-21 which also was in use in 2024 or even this year. And both, The Phantom and the Mirage did fight against the Mig-21. The Phantom mainly in Vietnam and the Mirage used by Israel against the Arabs and by South Africa against Angola Migs with Cuban pilots.

 

[Sharkmouth]

1/72 TBM-3 or Spitfire Vc, anyone?

Spitfire to Seafire, easy conversion and you might have this unusual Seafire Mk. III of the Irish Air Corps:

TBM Avenger from Uruguay?

 

[Rhino]

I notice the TBM paint jobs differ. Oh wise and powerful Garcia, tell us why that is?

 

[Rhino]

Yes, that's true and the Russians with their Mig-21 which also was in use in 2024 or even this year. And both, The Phantom and the Mirage did fight against the Mig-21. The Phantom mainly in Vietnam and the Mirage used by Israel against the Arabs and by South Africa against Angola Migs with Cuban pilots.

The Turkish Air Force is still flying F-4's. The smokin' Thunderhog lives on!

 

[Rhino]

Underside color. I choose a Qatari-esque paint job. Gear, speed brake bays and the chubby external tanks are airbrushed in silver.
If it works out, I want to pose the speed brakes extended.

Like this, sort of.

 

[Sharkmouth]

The background aircraft are not marked so this may be a service depot...

More on the TBF in the ANU:

 

[Rhino]

I should have placed a wager!
I knew you couldn't refuse a challenge!

 

[Sharkmouth]

I notice the TBM paint jobs differ. Oh wise and powerful Garcia, tell us why that is?

I should have placed a wager!
I knew you couldn't refuse a challenge!

Why, my good men, you all seem surprised that...