jopres57 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Looking online a while ago I noticed an after-market decal sheet by Berna Decals that included markings for several Mirage 111C’s in 1/72 scale. A couple of these depicted aircraft that were filmed during the TV series ‘The Aeronauts’ from the early seventies, anyone else remember this? It was originally a French series, but I understand about nineteen episodes were dubbed into English and shown on the BBC. As an aircraft mad youngster at the time the programme, showing the adventures of a French jet squadron, was a favourite of mine. I think the Mirage 111 was an exceptional warplane and would have made a better NATO aircraft than the Starfighter under different circumstances.The Airfix Mirage 111C is an elderly kit but still looks good and hopefully it will re-appear as a Vintage Classic at some point. The top picture is an Aeronauts machine in Berna decals, with a modified ordnance load but otherwise out of the box. The next picture also has after-market decals and a different weapon load.Next two are straight out of the box.Final Mirage is a Revell offering originally released in the 1970’s. I was really impressed by this kit at the time although I’m not sure if all those bombs were carried by operational aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Very impressive. I like the Mirage III and especially the ‘c’ version. I remember the Aeronauts although I would have struggled to name the series in a pub quiz. I too was glued to the tv when it was shown. Thanks for bringing back fond memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 got a couple of these in stash not been bothered about doing them but after looking at these i will have to think about them they look a much better kit than i thought they were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 Thanks for the feedback on this. I think the Mirage is a fine looking aircraft and a good plastic model, as are most kits that look fast and are painted silver.Regarding the Aeronauts, I gather that a dvd box set was produced, but sold out a long time ago. It seems to confirm that the series had quite a few fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Bishop1707819897 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Quite a few episodes of "The Aeronauts" are available on Youtube . I recall watching them back in the 60's as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rickwood Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I’ve recently acquired an early 1970s Dogfight Double edition of the Airfix Mirage III and MiG-15 but the moulding quality’s a bit “off”. Fit of the wing components needs some adjusting and some of the undersurface detailing is a bit vague but, for me, the most curious aspect of this kit is that the ejection seat is so far forward that, had he to eject, he’d leave everything below his mid-thighs wrapped round the instrument panel, were there one. Irks and grumbles aside it’s a decent starting point for an early Mirage which is still one of the best looking jet fighters ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger-357422 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 The Mirage IIIC deserves a new tool. Be aware that the Israeli markings are too big. I did find a pic on the internet of the Airfix a/c. Fuel tanks will be more accurate than the JL-100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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