Lothar Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 I'll be getting my kit tomorrow, but I'm already a bit disappointed after reading about all the obvious shortcomings. I was hoping for a straightforward build with no problems to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I'm getting mine tomorrow, on its way from Charles de Gaulle, and I'm really excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kagemusha said: I'm getting mine tomorrow, on its way from Charles de Gaulle, and I'm really excited. I always assumed he was dead. Jack, thierry laurent, jgrease and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red baron Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 jgrease, Lothar, Kagemusha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: I always assumed he was dead. Almost, he works for FedEx! LSP_K2, Jack and Lothar 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoyguy Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Lothar said: I'll be getting my kit tomorrow, but I'm already a bit disappointed after reading about all the obvious shortcomings. I was hoping for a straightforward build with no problems to consider. Then I would guess that LSP modeling in general is greatly disappointing to you? jgrease and Lothar 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, eoyguy said: Then I would guess that LSP modeling in general is greatly disappointing to you? Comments like yours are.I was just expressing my hopes, if that doesn't please you, your decision. Edited March 25, 2020 by Lothar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 30 minutes ago, Lothar said: Comments like yours are.I was just expressing my hopes, if that doesn't please you, your decision. I'm pretty sure he was just kidding. jgrease 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) My impression of the Mirage kits is that they are very nicely done, well detailed, and include a lot of fine detail that is not only correct, but also normally missed in Mirage 2000 kits. But there are a few head scratching things. The Mirage 2000C kit is fine straight out of the box as a French C, as well as a few other nation’s versions. The box options of tanks, Super 530s, and Magic 2s covers the most common weapons options for the C. If you want a 2000-5, it mostly just requires a new instrument panel. The D/N kit mostly needs the correct instrument panels for both the D and N models. From the box, you can do the AS-30L loadout, as well as the SCALP loadout. For the GBU loadout, you just need the bombs because the AUF-2 rack is also included. GBU-12s are available from Eduard, among others, and the CMK “GBU-12s” are actually GBU-49s (although you need to reposition the GPS domes 90 degrees since they should be top/bottom instead of right/left). All it really takes to “fix” the kits in my opinion is some small amount of aftermarket, mostly instrument panels. And maybe some decal corrections. We’ve put up with bigger errors in other kits, IMHO. Edited March 25, 2020 by Dave Williams discus, jgrease, red Dog and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Beck Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 39 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: All it really takes to “fix” the kits in my opinion is some small amount of aftermarket, mostly instrument panels. And maybe some decal corrections. We’ve put up with bigger errors in other kits, IMHO. + meshed fwd cockpit deck, turned brass pitot (modification from Mirage III possible??), Eduard BRONZE undercarriage legs (as I understand they are not cast but 3D printed??), we already have very nice Resi Cast wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discus Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Lothar said: I was hoping for a straightforward build with no problems to consider. I understand your frustration. Unfortunatly KH and "straighforward build with no pb" do not belong together... Unless you just put the pieces together without taking care about accuracy. Edited March 25, 2020 by discus Lothar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discus Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Dave Williams said: My impression of the Mirage kits is that they are very nicely done, well detailed, and include a lot of fine detail that is not only correct, but also normally missed in Mirage 2000 kits. But there are a few head scratching things. The Mirage 2000C kit is fine straight out of the box as a French C, as well as a few other nation’s versions. The box options of tanks, Super 530s, and Magic 2s covers the most common weapons options for the C. If you want a 2000-5, it mostly just requires a new instrument panel. The D/N kit mostly needs the correct instrument panels for both the D and N models. From the box, you can do the AS-30L loadout, as well as the SCALP loadout. For the GBU loadout, you just need the bombs because the AUF-2 rack is also included. GBU-12s are available from Eduard, among others, and the CMK “GBU-12s” are actually GBU-49s (although you need to reposition the GPS domes 90 degrees since they should be top/bottom instead of right/left). All it really takes to “fix” the kits in my opinion is some small amount of aftermarket, mostly instrument panels. And maybe some decal corrections. We’ve put up with bigger errors in other kits, IMHO. Fully agree but I think most of us are frustrated because what could have been regarded as errors or lack of documentation or research possibilities some years ago can only be considered as carelessness today given the ressources available (and yes they have limitation on the internet in their country but that's not an excuse when you manage to scan the real thing in France as they did) Edited March 25, 2020 by discus Lothar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Sorry to go off topic but Kitty Hawk now needs to add a 1/32 F1 to their line up: back on track: Jari Lothar, Kagemusha, rafju and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Incidentally, Berna have a UAE decal sheet in the pipeline, though the nose decal is wrong, it should be handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaf-man Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Finn said: Sorry to go off topic but Kitty Hawk now needs to add a 1/32 F1 to their line up: back on track: Jari yes,together with Rafale discus and Mr Matt Foley 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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