Johnopfor Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I got this s few days ago.......what a sweet kit! Here is the weapons sprue, which is niiiiiice..... However, the sprue is missing the AIM-9J/P missiles that were used by Greek Mirage F.1CGs that are posted in some pictures..... I want to make this an OOB project, however, I will have to raid the spares box for the missiles. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to build it in the experimental "ghost" scheme, or the standard blue-grey over aluminum scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Welcome onboard John. Looks like an exciting build, but it needs to done in the 'Aegean Blue' scheme rather than the 'Ghost' scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sentry30 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Can I vote for the Ghost scheme!? F-1's are awesome, good choice! Daniël Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellow Hobbyist Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) However, the sprue is missing the AIM-9J/P missiles that were used by Greek Mirage F.1CGs that are posted in some pictures..... If your unable to obtain AIM-9J's you could consider a similar technique used by this model builder. Wooden skewers as missile bodies. My Esci Mirage F1 lacks Sidewinders so I'm considering this option. I have large round toothpicks approximately the same diameter as a sidewinder would be in 1:72 scale. Edited March 26, 2016 by Fellow Hobbyist Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 If your unable to obtain AIM-9J's you could consider a similar technique used by this model builder. Wooden skewers as missile bodies. My Esci Mirage F1 lacks Sidewinders so I'm considering this option. I have large round toothpicks approximately the same diameter as a sidewinder would be in 1:72 scale. I'm sure that I can scrape up a pair of Sidewinder Js from the spare weapons that I have here, or from an Airfix weapons set that I have. However, that's a very interesting technique, thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 If you do not need to go low-budget, here Eduard has some nice gimmick for you: Brassin AIM-9J 1/72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 If you feel adventures...you can "add" 4 sidewinders, two on the wingtips and two on the pylons...I know...I shouldn't say that...lol... image upload no compression Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Slow progress, but still plugging away... The cockpit installed in the fuselage.... The fuselage together and filling seams.... The installation of the nose is unusual, but I assume that they did that for a future Mirage F.1A version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Mike Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Making good progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 This is one of favourite jets. Looking forward to more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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