HubertB Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Kittyhawk’s 1/32 Mirage 2000 seems available, or it should be anytime soon. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kitty-Hawk-KH32020-Mirage-2000C-Model-Kits-New/223764351790?hash=item3419650b2e:g:gdkAAOSwDs9d2hOF Good news for modern jets afficionados Hubert 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Ooohh! That would look very nice under the Xmas tree. Wife and kids have been asking for ideas, so..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 IMO the sexiest Mirage of all. 1/32 is too big for me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 8, 2019 Administrators Share Posted December 8, 2019 This should be a home run for Kittyhawk. Their F-5s worked out well, as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Apologies for my ignorance. Does anybody own this kit and wants to share the first impressions?:) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Brand new Martin. Just now being released.....harv 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Apologies for my ignorance. Does anybody own this kit and wants to share the first impressions?:) What I have read so far : it’s good for a « C » version although it has some parts for other variants like the « -5 ». But the IP is there only for the C, i.e. with part glass, part analogic instruments. The « glass » IP of the « -5 » is simply not there, and should be either scratchbuilt or wait for an AM cockpit. Biggest disappointment seems to be the lack of intake trunks, as on the previous F-5E kit. But overall it looks like a nice kit. And the chances you will get a 2000 from another manufacturer seem a lot smaller than WnW doing a French fighter, if you see what I mean Hubert 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Yeah, reviews seem generally positive but the intake trunks seems to be the main thing. Although I've seen it pointed out that with the small intakes and large shock cones there isn't much chance of seeing much in there anyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 26, 2019 Administrators Share Posted December 26, 2019 On 12/24/2019 at 2:49 PM, GusMac said: Yeah, reviews seem generally positive but the intake trunks seems to be the main thing. Although I've seen it pointed out that with the small intakes and large shock cones there isn't much chance of seeing much in there anyway. Exactly, you can't see ANYTHING down those intakes, anyway. On the F-5 I built, it was a non event. I just painted the interior black, along with the engines, and never had a single issue. My opinion is that guys are getting wound up over not much at all. Another big beef I heard with the kit is how not every part to do all available versions comes with the kit, with the biggest one being a panel for the -5. If you can build a C the way it comes, build a C. But if you can't wait for the inevitable release of the -5, then I'm sure the AM will quickly oblige if you are incapable of scratching one out yourself. Other than those two nits that were picked, it certainly appears, from all who responded, to be a solidly decent kit with exceptional surface detail. I have not received a copy yet, but when I do, y'all will be the first to know. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Apparantly no throttle in kit as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 26, 2019 Administrators Share Posted December 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, smitty44 said: Apparantly no throttle in kit as well. Oh that's DEFINITELY a deal breaker!! UNBUILDABLE! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted December 26, 2019 Administrators Share Posted December 26, 2019 But does it go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: Oh that's DEFINITELY a deal breaker!! UNBUILDABLE! Definitely not, but how do you not include a throttle. Intake trunking, ok it's not visable, but a throttle? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Obviously the kit is trash. But being a kind heart, I'll take them off your hands guys.............harv 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Where’s Ivan? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Where’s Ivan? Defected back to that other place? Dunno 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I hope they get the D out soon as I was planning on holding out for the 2 seater but I'm not sure I'll make it if they take too long. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I must build this model! I can't resist 1/32 scale Mirage 2000! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Still no sign of it here in the Colonies except those who had it shipped from overseas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I think the D is coming out in March. Hobby Search have it listed for then. Anyone got some nice Tiger Meet markings for the two seater? Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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