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Pete no mate hes not casting unfortunately so its back to the drawing board trying to see which is the best and most accurate stuff out there

Yes have managed to find him dropped him a pm hope he replies

Gentleman thank you for the responses appreciated and sorry for the late reply understand there was a member in this group form Australia that was casting making parts for Aussie Mirages does any one know who he is

Hi guys after a bit of a hiatus I am looking to build an Aussie Mirage iii e Probably will do the beastie in all metal finish so that would be early 60s.... I have been looking at getting some after market stuff cockpit, rear of engine dress up ? maybe some wheel bay detail sets but it all seems to be listed for the old Revell kit. Is there anything out there for the itakeri kit if not has anyone used the aftermarket stuff in the Italeri kit with success

Thanks mate makes it some times especially when you new to them..........I have been told the French book on the mirage III by Chenel, Moreau and Audouin is supposed to be good any feedback at all

Thanks Eric mate....... LOL been working over time on collecting photos etc mate I am looking at the first batch of mirages around 1964 as my preference (love the all metal finishes) then hopefully75 squadron all metal finish when money permits for another kit......... looking at some details ets as well a good cockpit etc but just going through the " I want this and this phase" at the present LOL

Thanks for the reply mate I am not sure as well........ I have seen a few build blogs where panel lines have been deleted or added plus some extra panels as well....... I am not sure if these people are converting the mirage III C or not...... hence my question

Hi Guys I am chasing some accurate drawings for the Mirage III O so i can make panel lines etc are present . I have Paul Mason and Darren Mottrams book that has some 1/72 scale drawings does any know if these drawings are accurate or where i can obtain some drawings in 1/32 scale that are accurate TIA

Pm sent mate

Harold thank you for the offer appreciated mate after some trials etc have finally been able to get to you and let you know your email wont accept any messages mate as its full can you help out there i am interested in the info you have

Kev thank you mate swapped over to chrome and working....... sorry to be a pain the but gents

As far as I know Kevin mate I am just using internet explorer would it be better in something like Mozilla etc

When I try to directly quote to his post it keeps coming down to the reply to this topic section and there is no sign of his post in the reply what am I doing wrong lol

Harold can you please empty your email

Thanks mate wasn't aware of it

Harold can you clean out your message box mate it wont let me send a message to you

Will drop you a pm mate....... tried to but says you cant receive emails or messages LOL

Artful69 thanks for the link I hadn't found that one in my searches..... I have the book by Mason and Mottram plus a website ADF serials but just looking for that little more LOL...... Everything is appreciated so far guys

Thanks Typhoonattack hopefully he sees this and contributes

Hi Guys I was just wondering if some one can point me in the direction of some good line drawings for the Aussie Mirage III. Also if anyone can point me in the direction of cockpit photos showing the two types of instrument panel etc that would be appreciated.... Lastly any good aftermarket out there for the Italeri kit

Ok if they carried no kill markings there would surely be a record or a tally against certain aircraft numbers in unit diaries that show which individual plane had the most kills scored whilst being flown ...........is this correct ie similar to bombers being recorded as flying 200 bomber missions in a given tour etc as an example

Have just got this one in my stash as well look forward to the build mate

Jennings awesome read thank you indeed and D thank you for the information it seems from what I have read (a damn lot in the last 2 days) as well that this was the case in all marine units pilots flew what plane they were assigned on the day..... so to change tack I think I might look at planes of VMF- 214 and see which one had the most victories recorded against it

Ah boys thank you indeed for the information..... this has now changed my attack plan I have seen Cutting edge do some decals for Boyingtons aircraft plus Tamiya has given decals for 883....... I am guessing form what you have told me this would be a pool aircraft as well....... but flown by Boyington was he ever assigned an aircraft like Keppler was

Hi guys I have the new f4u-1 a from Tamiya I plan on adding the Grey Matter detail set plus getting the Eduard photoetch for it when it is released....... I want to do Pappy Boyingtons white 86 f4u "Lucybelle" I am not certain as to what tyres were on the plane were they smooth or diamond treaded..... I have looked for pictures but have not had any luck TIA