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Dassault Mirage F.1

Xtradecal, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Numbers:

Xtradecal Item No. X72251 - Dassault Mirage F.1

Scale:

1/72

Contents & Media

Decals for nine subjects with colour-printed painting & markings guide.

Price:

£7.99 (£6.66 export price) plus shipping available online from Hannants.

Review Type:

First Look

Advantages:

Excellent production quality, great value.

Disadvantages:

The accuracy of the F.1CT is open to doubt.

Conclusions:

These are superbly well produced decals. They provide some interesting markings for any of the available Mirage F.1 kits in The One True Scale; and ideally compliment the recently released Special Hobby kit. They also represent excellent value. Highly Recommended.


Reviewed by Mark Davies


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F i r s t L o o k

 

This is a welcome set to compliment the relatively recent release of the Special Hobby Mirage F.1, although it will obviously suit kits by Hasegawa, Heller, Airfix/MPC (also briefly re-boxed by Heller), and Esci/Ertl

 

The Decals

The decals are supplied in Xtradecal’s usual polythene zip-lock bag. The instructions are very nicely produced in colour, and clearly indicate markings placement. A brief note regarding the aircraft and its station location is given for each subject.

 

 

A list of Xtracolor and Xtracrylix paint codes is also provided for the colours required, as well as their FS595 codes in the case of even of the schemes. Several schemes include useful modeller’s notes mentioning the need to fit or make items like refueling probes, fin fillets, and antennae.

 

  • Xtradecal 1/72 scale Mirage F.1 Decal Review by Mark Davies: Image
  • Xtradecal 1/72 scale Mirage F.1 Decal Review by Mark Davies: Image
  • Xtradecal 1/72 scale Mirage F.1 Decal Review by Mark Davies: Image
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The specific subjects covered are:

  • Mirage F.1CT, 30-MF, EC2/30 Normandie Niemen, Armee de l'Air, France,1980's;

  • Mirage F.1EE, C14-63, Ala 46, Escuadron 462, Ejército del Aire, Mando Aereo de Canaries, Las Palmas/Gando, Canary Islands, 1980's;

  • Mirage F.1CZ, 206, 3 Sqn, SAAF, Waterkloof AFB, Sth Africa 1980's;

  • Mirage F.1CG, 121, 342 Sqn, 114 Combat Wing, Polemikí Aeroporía, Tanagra AFB, Greece, 2003;

  • Mirage F.1EQ, 3-6211/10, 102nd TFS, Islamic Republic of Iran AF, 10th Tactical Fighter Base/Del Hamed Brothers, Iran, May, 2013;

  • Mirage F.1ED, 502, Free Libyan AF, interned at Malta, October, 2011;

  • Mirage F.1EM, VI 170, Escadre de Chasse Atlas, Royal Moroccan AF, Sidi Slimane, Morocco, April, 2012;

  • Mirage F.1JA, 206, Ala de Combate 21, Escuadron de caza 2112, Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana, Taura AB, Ecuador, October 2010; and

  • Mirage F.1CZ, 210, 3 Sqn, SAAF, Waterkloof AFB, Sth Africa, 1993.

The decals appear superbly printed by Microscale Decals, with excellent colour density and registration.

 

 

The sheet reviewed here covers nine options; some of which are quite colourful, and all interesting in my opinion.

 

 

C o n c l u s i o n

 

A thread was started on the Plane Talking forum following publication of this First Look review. The post questions the accuracy of the Mirage F.1CT scheme the illustration of a refuelling probe fitted to the SAAF F.1CZ. Some useful information is provided in the post and the subsequent discussion it generated, so I encourage readers to check out the comments by clicking here.

These are superbly well produced decals. They provide some interesting markings for any of the available Mirage F.1 kits in The One True Scale; and ideally compliment the recently released Special Hobby kit. They also represent excellent value.

Highly Recommended.

Thanks to Hannants for this sample.

Text and Images Copyright © 2016 by Mark Davies
This Page Created on 9 August, 2016
Last updated 12 August, 2016

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