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Old 04-19-2008, 01:45 AM   # 1 Quick Link (permalink)
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Photo review: B11E775 IAF Mirage III

Finaly got my FM Israeli Airforce Mirage III today in the mail. I'm at a loss for words to describe it once I opened it up and had a
good look at it. I snapped alot of pictures at just about every angle I could think of to show the jet fighter's elegant silhoutte. Even
if you don't like delta-winged birds, this one will really grab your attention. Overall, I am very VERY pleased and satisfied as I've
waited this long to acquire one for my IAF themed collection. FM did not disappoint and their efforts to do a more refined and accurate
shape of the Mirage really shows it on this bird. I'll let you be the judge of the photos to form your opinions, but I am quite ambivalent
and overjoyed at this point. Oh btw, I forget to mention that the canopy opens up and it is 'hinged' securely to allow for it to stay put. Now,
I could start adding details (not that it still needs it) like a ladder and a pilot figure. Too cool for school, eh!

Franklin Mint just needs to do a MiG 19s and 21s, and hopefully do some repaints of their MiG 17s...and you know what I'm getting at!
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Re: Photo review: B11E775 IAF Mirage III

That does look a lot better then the other Mirage birds i have seen..FM is doing their homework huh...
Is it all pad printed tampo ? No decals
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Good pix. Nice looking mode.
 



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Hey Joey, where have you been? Have not seen you for a while. You have holidays you're trying to use up?
 



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Very cool Fly! I wanted to order one from TFM but they are already out of stock and it appears haven't even received theirs yet. Where did you get yours from?
 

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What FM need to do now is a South African Air Force one. I'd be well pleased with that!
 

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Looks cool, pretty sure this is the Mirage I'll get.
 

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Re: Photo review: B11E775 IAF Mirage III

Nice, nothing beats the classic IAF Mirage, it would be cool if the did the early silver version too.
 

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Re: Photo review: B11E775 IAF Mirage III

Thanks for the pictures and review, fly. This one looks very nice indeed. I wanted more information on this release... and you delivered!
 

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That does look nice for a delta winged bird. Welcome back buddy.
 

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