The
Black and Gold SAAF museum aircraft is over 35 years old. It can climb to 36 000
ft and reach Mach 2 over a shorter distance and several minutes faster than any
other SAAF aircraft currently in service. The afterburner has a firm kick as a
mule. It was the SAAF’s first delta-winged Mirage III CZ (no.800) and took to
the air for the first time in 1963. This aircraft operated in the harsh air
combat environment up to 10.5 G-loads without popping a single rivet. It still
performs unrestricted aerobatic maneuvers including a spectacular vertical
stand.
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The kit that were used are
a 1/48 Hobby Boss Mirage III C, No. 80315. It went together without any
major problems. Paints that were used were mostly Humbrol gloss black and
Alclad 2 Pale gold lacquer. Most of the pale gold was airbrushed in after
extensive masking. An aftermarket seat and some lead wire were also used
during the construction. Decals were custom made and can be acquired form
MAV Decals (http://www.mav.co.za/),
other SAAF decals can also be acquired from there.
Below is some
photo’s of my work station and display cabinet.
I would like to
dedicate the model to “Pottie” (pilot), SAAF ground crew and my Lovely fiancée
Lana.
Heinrich
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