Looks like the 2000 is available (at last)

[HubertB]

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

[GusMac]

Ooohh! That would look very nice under the Xmas tree. Wife and kids have been asking for ideas, so.....

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

IMO the sexiest Mirage of all. 1/32 is too big for me. 

[Clunkmeister]

This should be a home run for Kittyhawk.  Their F-5s worked out well, as well.

[Martinnfb]

Apologies for my ignorance. Does anybody own this kit and wants to share the first impressions?:)

[harv]

Brand new Martin. Just now being released.....harv

[HubertB]

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

[GusMac]

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.

[Clunkmeister]

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.

[smitty44]

Apparantly no throttle in kit as well.

[Clunkmeister]

3 minutes ago, smitty44 said:

Apparantly no throttle in kit as well.

Oh that's DEFINITELY a deal breaker!!

UNBUILDABLE!

[Clunkmeister]

But does it go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt?

[smitty44]

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?

[harv]

Obviously the kit is trash. But being a kind heart, I'll take them off your hands guys.............harv 

[Martinnfb]

Where’s Ivan?

[smitty44]

34 minutes ago, Martinnfb said:

Where’s Ivan?

Defected back to that other place? Dunno

[GusMac]

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.

[Sir Desmond Glazebrook]

I must build this model!

I can't resist 1/32 scale Mirage 2000!

[smitty44]

Still no sign of it here in the Colonies except those who had it shipped from overseas.

 

[BlrwestSiR]

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