Here's my choice:



I started working on the cockpit, not much detailing but good fitting.

Hi, I'm very new here, but I'm very keen to join the fun. I'm not very good (seriously, that's no false modesty) but I'll do my best!
Anyway, a quick trip to the nearest hobby shop found me this baby:-


And a look at the sprues:-


It's classic Airfix, basically. Raised panel lines, not too many parts, almost no interior. But it is an aircraft I like, so I'm inspired. I've had some bad experiences with Airfix 'brown-backing' decals (they disintegrate), so I think I might get some after-market decals. Otherwise, I'll go OOB.
Right, I'm off to wash the plastic, then look at some photos on airliners.net!

Hi Simon,

I am very interested in your build, as I have wanted to do a Mirage F.1CZ ever since I lived in South Africa 5 years ago. Even though I work in 1/48, this will be interesting to me. Have you seen the really cool South African camo schemes for this bird?

this is the one I am really keen on:


I have some fairly unique references (only printed/distributed in South Africa) on the South African F1s. If you are interested, let me know.

Any thoughts on cockpit interior colors for WW2 era Dewoitines? I've heard "blue grey" or "grey" or even "dark blue". The remaining examples I have color photos of are predominantly black. (but I'm unsure if this is due to careless restoration or is intentional.)

Did the french have anything close to a standardized interior color or did each manufacturer have its own ideas on the matter?

The biggest challenge is that there are so few examples of some of these birds in existence..

Cheers,
Fred

I almost finished it last evening while listing to the EU parliament debate on TV.

These are my two kits for this campaign:



Both from Academy, the Spad is from 1984 (!). I´ll build them oob. Both have quite crude detail, the Spad doesn't even have a cockpit. I'll be rigging both of 'em, if I manage to find thin enough fishing line for the Spad.