HI guys!!!
This is my first
article in some time, life takes the place and the time of modeling, but I´m
back. This is my new build a
Mirage III CJ of the C.E.A.S.O. a research center of the F.A.A (Argentina´s Air
Force).
I Wanted to build a
Mirage for some time now, and when I saw this scheme I knew I have to build it
now!
The real thing is
the last CJ variant in active service worldwide.
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The kit is builded O.O.B. with some scrathbuilt items, the
only aftermarket thing is the resin seat, but all the harnesses were added by
me, some p.e from my spares box, and some made of foil, the pull rings and
cushions were scratchbuilt.
I add some detail in the landing gear and bays too.
As usually happens, I
found great references after the model was done, and I noticed a big mistake: This planes were
purchased second hand from Israel, and they
had a different engine, an ATAR 9 C with a different exhaust, so this days I´m
doing some dangerous surgery on a finished model... (pray for me!!!).
But no matter what, I´m
happy with my Mirage, and it´s a fine addition to my collection of Argentinian
airplanes.
Jeremias
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