Dmanton300 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 The Nesher box art may be ugly, but given the market this kit is aimed at I don't think it'll make a blind bit of difference really. We tend to know what we want, not many of these will be purchased as a result of casual browsing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michelaustralia Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Hi Guys, Just a quick update, the test shots have been done but quite a bit of work is required to refine some details and correct some shapes. Michel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks for the update. Steve and Chris: take your time in order to release a product you'll be proud of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michelaustralia Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hello guys, Steve and Chris will be at the Queensland Model Hobbies Expo this week-end with some test-shots of this new Mirage model in hand . You are welcome to meet them and have a bit of chat ! Michel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michelaustralia Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi guys, Chris just allowed me to post some pics of the test-shots sprues as well as some models I built from these first sets. As explained on the pics, these are test-shots, meaning there some errors; missing details etc…all this will be corrected. The panel lines are a bit heavy and will be reduced a bit. Please, note that PJ production will add some resin bits in its boxings. My models have been done with the two first test-shot runs. The tools are currently being updated and a third run should be happening soon. We all hope it will be the last one and the kit be sold very quickly. The quality of my assemblies is not great as I did this builds in order to check for the fit, details, different way to built the beast etc…and quickly report my comments to Chris and Steve. The sprues: Some assembly : See next post... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michelaustralia Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Following from the earlier post... Mirage IIIE Nesher Cheetah E, a long nose from Sout-Africa : Sure that some of you uys will turn up at Telford, so don’t forget to say Hello to Philippe from PJ production and Chris who will be there too with some sprues ! Michel Edited November 7, 2011 by michelaustralia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Outstanding news.I was waiting for a nesher to appear for years... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Looks good! Although I'm primarily interested in the M III E/O, I think I'll grab a Cheetah and a Nesher as well - to support the manufacturer! :) Edited November 7, 2011 by cvrle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Ooooh, but those look great! :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Modern 1/72 Mirage IIIE & later kits finally ! Summary of Michel's answers to accuracy questions asked on Master194: - the seat came from the first test-shot; what we'll get will be better - the canards of the Pantera/Cheetah E nosed build came from the old HPM tooling as the newly tooled canards were of the wrong size; refuelling probe will be in white metal or resin I've noticed some shape issues but since the moulds are not definitive, I don't want to mention them in public. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deino Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Ohhh YES ... and hopefully a later Cheetah + radar ... and even more a Kfir ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas C. Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I also would definitely like to see a Kfir! These are great, and I will probably buy at least the Pantera, but a Kfir C7 (and a C10!) kit would get multiple purchases from me. Ohhh YES ... and hopefully a later Cheetah + radar ... and even more a Kfir ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) Spent a while talking to the gent at Telford this weekend who had the test shots on show (Chris?). His enthusiasm for the product was infectious. The test shots were just that - test shots that need a degree of work yet (abel lines etc.) but some of the detail already showing was remarkable - for done piece injection moulding the nose gear bay is stunning! With some careful paintwork it will look amazing. Clear parts are really clear (and included a one piece windshield AND twin seater canopy!) Breakdown looked logical and it seems an easy build. He told me that when finished the surface detail will be a but heavier than the existing limited run but he's working on making it as sharp as possible - in that sense I thought of Tamiya's surface detail, which is actually quite deep, but exceptionally sharp - this is a standard that if the kit even gets close, will be very acceptable in my book! It was a real pleasure to talk with him, and I'm increasingly excited about the potential of this model! Edited November 13, 2011 by Dmanton300 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Third testshot build on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.272075032844117.75464.270874819630805&type=1&l=3864e1007f Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 When are all these Mirage kits going to hit the market? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Supertom Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Wow. I'm looking forward to the kits! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Any new developments on these kits? I'll be in Aus. during March, so would love the chance to pick some up at a LHS :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Annear Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) I saw and held the test samples last year at a model show and the detail is outstanding. This will be the most detailed Mirage ever released! Edited January 27, 2012 by Tim Annear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michelaustralia Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hi guys, The first production batch should not be far from finished now. The model should be available in March. cvrle, the model will be available online on the HPM hobbies website as soon as released. Maybe the shops in Oz won;t have it before end of March. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Fantastic news.I NEED these models! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Fantastic news.I NEED these models! Yeah me too but how many ? 27.23€ P&P excluded in HPM Hobbies. Price would more or less reasonable if it will be an all-in-one kit but if aftermarket will be "required"... Edited February 12, 2012 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddler Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Quite a price indeed for a single engined jet. So me is hoping for a nicely detailed cockpit, gear bays and exhaust to be included. Anyhow, I have AML's Mirage IIIC which is going to be quite a job to get that finished, so I'm looking forward to this kit. It also doesn't make it easier to me, being a Belgian, which makes that at least one of all 3 types operated by Belgium is on the to do list. Together with the fact that I realy love the double seaters and the Kfir line... Can't wait :) Greetings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 You're right Laurent,but I paid the AML kits the same amount ( without the P&P ) only to discover an Herculean fatigue to build ther and with the added result ( for my mistake of course ) that my NMF bird is ready for the trash... But I've some goodies for the Mirage family , for Bad Edd courtesy, and I need at least a two seater ( in the future ,I hope! ) ,a Dagger,a Nesher and a IIIO to convert to CJ to replace the overmentioned AML disaster as a SDW plane. Surely you are right about the high unit price, but I'm probably a little crazy ( I just bought, among other things, the Azur Vautour )!!!! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michelaustralia Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Hi guys, There is a parameter that has a straight effect on the price on a lot of things, including models: The Euro is down compared to a lot of other currencies, including the Singaporean Dollar...not sure HPM and others can do something about it... Edited February 13, 2012 by michelaustralia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yeah, the Euro really tanked due to circumstances which go under the "no politics" banner... Well, If they reach Singapore by mid-March, maybe it'll be ok - depending on how fast the Singapore post is :) Or, alternatively, if you have a shop at Singapore Changi international zone so I can buy it while I'm de- planed for a technical stop ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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