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Mirage 2000D "659" / 3-XR Walkaround |
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These walkaround pictures were taken of "659" at the Waddington 2003 Airshow to help me complete the 1/48 Heller Mirage 2000N as a D model. I therefore focused on the spine area as this will need to be converted from the standard spine.
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Jet pipe detail (Note the over-exposure required!) |
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The starboard intake showing the internal demarcation line and color. |
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The nose gear, notice the serial number repeated on the gear door. |
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General starboard view of the cockpit area showing the canopy tinting. |
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Starboard wing with "bidon d'ailes" (wing tanks). |
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General port view. |
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Port cockpit area. Notice the canopy detonating cord. |
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The squadron insignia on the port tail (same on both sides). |
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Port front fuselage and nose gear. |
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"Ne Pas Marcher" (Do Not Step) on the spine mounted chaff/flare dispenser. |
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Vertical tail and port wing. |
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Rear view of the spine dispenser and vents. |
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A view over the wing showing the camouflage scheme nicely. |
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Jet pipe area and empty Spirale mounting points. |
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General view of the starboard side. |
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Another shot showing the varying tint applied to the different sections of canopy. |
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