1/48 Hobbyboss Mirage III CJ

by Jeremias Nicolas Luchina

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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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Photos and text © by Jeremias Nicolas Luchina