[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007


B11E369
Dassault Mirage IIIS
FliegerStaffel 16, Swiss Air Force - Stans, Switzerland 1989
6.75" (16.5 cm) wingspan

A 1/48th Scale Diecast model from the Collection Armour series by The Franklin Mint

[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007


B11E369
Dassault Mirage IIIS
FliegerStaffel 16, Swiss Air Force - Stans, Switzerland 1989
6.75" (16.5 cm) wingspan

A 1/48th Scale Diecast model from the Collection Armour series by The Franklin Mint

[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007


B11E369
Dassault Mirage IIIS
FliegerStaffel 16, Swiss Air Force - Stans, Switzerland 1989
6.75" (16.5 cm) wingspan

A 1/48th Scale Diecast model from the Collection Armour series by The Franklin Mint

[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007


B11E369
Dassault Mirage IIIS
FliegerStaffel 16, Swiss Air Force - Stans, Switzerland 1989
6.75" (16.5 cm) wingspan

A 1/48th Scale Diecast model from the Collection Armour series by The Franklin Mint

[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007


B11E369
Dassault Mirage IIIS
FliegerStaffel 16, Swiss Air Force - Stans, Switzerland 1989
6.75" (16.5 cm) wingspan

A 1/48th Scale Diecast model from the Collection Armour series by The Franklin Mint

[FormerViperDriver]

Great pictures as usual, mhackl. Particularly like the one over the Swiss Alps, even with the gear down (I know, no choice with FM/Armour).

Too bad that on this model the shape of the spine and canopy are incorrect (plus specifically for the Swiss model there should not be a doppler fairing under the nose). Otherwise it looks good. But the above discrepancy is enough for me to avoid this model (and I happen to be one who has a lot of FM/CDC Armour models in my collection).

If they do a two-seater later on (for which the shape of the spine seems more appropriate), then I might reconsider.

That FM can do much better is demonstrated by your pictures of the He-111. That one looks great, and I may have to break down and get it even though I'm running out of space right now...


FVD

[aeroeng]

Nice pictures Mark. It looks a lot nicer in your photos than the catalog picture. Still like the French scheme better. Is the nose gear twisted a little or does it move? I noticed they have the optional canopy position on the Mirage.

[mhackl]

Originally Posted by aeroeng

Nice pictures Mark. It looks a lot nicer in your photos than the catalog picture. Still like the French scheme better. Is the nose gear twisted a little or does it move? I noticed they have the optional canopy position on the Mirage.

The gear is twisted, but it doesn't swivel as might be expected. The functioning canopy was a bit of a shocker to me when I first pulled it out of the box. I cannot say enough about the paint finish on this model, it really is striking. Franklin may not be where everyone would like them to be yet, but it is obvious that they are making strides.

[ZS-VAN]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

Great pictures as usual, mhackl. Particularly like the one over the Swiss Alps, even with the gear down (I know, no choice with FM/Armour).

Too bad that on this model the shape of the spine and canopy are incorrect (plus specifically for the Swiss model there should not be a doppler fairing under the nose). Otherwise it looks good. But the above discrepancy is enough for me to avoid this model (and I happen to be one who has a lot of FM/CDC Armour models in my collection).

If they do a two-seater later on (for which the shape of the spine seems more appropriate), then I might reconsider.

That FM can do much better is demonstrated by your pictures of the He-111. That one looks great, and I may have to break down and get it even though I'm running out of space right now...


FVD

Right with you FVD. Great pictures, and the model looks very good, but to get the profile that wrong is criminal. I don't do 1/48s but for a Mirage III, I'd have broken my own rules! Big disappointment. Don't know whether I'd go for a two seater but it probably will look much better. Surely single seaters are the way to go with the Mirage IIIs unlike the later Mirage 2000s.

[Elmer]

Does FM provide a plug for that ugly exposed hole behind the front wheel well?