ya-gabor Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 There is not much to add to this news from Modelsvit page: Dear Fellows, Following your requests, We're glad to announce that designing process of Mirage 2000 (1/72 scale) is under way... The news is excellent and judging by the Mirage III kit this one should be just as good! Thank you Modelsvit! Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Woohooooooo! 😍 Fantastic news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 5 hours ago, ChernayaAkula said: Woohooooooo! 😍 Fantastic news! Yes it is! And they are re doing the Mirage III kit again as well as the two seater B version. The rework should have no rivets and the break-down of the wing should be different. Have to add that I liked both the rivets and the wing with top and bottom parts joint so to say “away” from panel lines where one has the chance to fill it properly and make it disappear completely without destroying all the fine details, rivet near by. Where is the joint line over panel line version requires filling, sanding and re-scribing to restore details if there is a slight misalignment due to this or that reason. I prefer the original version (rivets and so to say “out of line joint”), but now everyone will have a chance of choosing this or that version with the new kit. From the stand point of Modelsvit it is a win-win situation where they can satisfy both camps and sell kits at the same time! :))) Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 4:21 AM, ya-gabor said: .... The rework should have no rivets and the break-down of the wing should be different. ...Have to add that I liked both the rivets and the wing with top and bottom parts joint ... ....I prefer the original version (rivets and so to say “out of line joint”), Yes, I too like the original version. The rivets were actually very finely done (unlike some of the Trumpeter man-holes). I was hoping that they'd do a Mirage IIIC with same type of rivets because I quite like those bare-metal shiny Mirages with the rivets showing. But alas, it seems too many people complained and Modelsvit has decided to do away with the rivets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) On 7/17/2019 at 12:58 PM, JackMan said: I was hoping that they'd do a Mirage IIIC with same type of rivets ... . I was hoping for a Mirage IIIC ... with or without rivets. Wonder if the Special Hobby "series" will ever materialize? Gene K Edited July 18, 2019 by GeneK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 I don’t think most of those who complained about the rivets have actually seen the kit, held it in hand. Here it is, have a look. I for one usually don’t like rivets on 72nd scale kits, but for a natural metal one it is essential since the contrast was so great and the rivets were very much visible! Same goes for early MiG’s and almost every natural metal plane from the 50's & 60's. I don’t agree to ones who add all the rivets no matter what and destroy several riveters on building a single kit, any scale and full camo on it. In the case of this Mirage III believe Modelsvit was right in adding them and shown 100% craftsmanship in producing the kit tools! Have a look at the photos. To illustrate my point (and I think this was the idea originally at Modelsvit behind positioning the joint lines on the wings) here are few close up photos of the Mirage III kit from Modelsvit in 72nd scale. The joint line is out of harm’s way to make filing easy with the absolutely minimal chance of destroying the surrounding details. This is only dry test fit of the wing panels so there is a slight misalignment of lines. Small side note. Zvezda designer did the same on several kits and it was much easier to get rid of the joint line this way! You only have a slight problem with this solution if fitting the flaps in the down position. Makes the surgery part of it a little more difficult since the underside is in 2 pieces, but nothing that one could not manage. Both panel lines and rivets are clean, consistent, straight and perfectly executed engraved items. As they should be on a kit in 2019. I like the beautifully made overlapping panels which are normally represented by a simple engraved panel line on other kits. Speaking of fine details, this is the area in the back of the cockpit with microscopic details on it. Remember this kit is 72nd scale! Of course I will have to build that miniture Martin-Baker seat for test. :))) It also looks fantastic! Bring on that Mirage 2000!!! Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 That is some beautiful plastic. I wish they would do more 1/48 scale kits as 1/72 is not my cup of tea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ViperZero Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Amazing details for such a small scale, I think it would be awesome have it in 1/32 scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Awesome pics, Gabor! It's obvious Modelsvit really put a lot of thought into the design to make it as easy as possible for us modelers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Hi JackMan, ViperZero, Mstor, I would say they put an impressive amount of detail into a very small kit. Love it! This was the reason why I bought it. Not a cheap kit but certainly worth it. Just as the MiG-21F-13 or the previous 21F kit. They are improving with every new kit. Worth watching them. About 32nd scale I don’t know, but at the Moson show in April they did have sprues for the brand new early Bf 109 in 48th scale and it had some really nice ideas in it too! So you never know which direction they will go with time. Best regards Gabor Edited July 20, 2019 by ya-gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ViperZero Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Hi Gabor, thanks for your feedback, this bodes well. But if they don't release a 1/32 box, I cold be satisfied with a new tool in 1/48 scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 A new 1/72 Mirage 2000 would be warmly welcomed! And since they are apparently taking requests: how about that 1/72 F-5E/F or MiG-23 Modelsvit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 On 7/18/2019 at 4:35 PM, ya-gabor said: Wow! Now that IS impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 They did promise last year. So here is a bit of up-date : ) : ) : ) From Modelsvit fakebook https://www.facebook.com/modelsvit/?ref=py_c Hello friends, Glad to announce that 3D design of Mirage 2000C/EG/5F has been accomplished. The 1/72 kit shall come with 2 canopies (open/closed), Multi-detailed PE , painting masks, 1300L external fuel tank (under the fuselage), 2 x 2000L underwing fuel tanks, pair of Matra Super 530 and Matra R550 Magic missiles. Flaps could be adjusted in 2 different positions. Bellow shall find few 3D renders of forthcoming kit, hope you’ll like them! Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Thanks -- exciting times. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 6 hours ago, ya-gabor said: <...> few 3D renders of forthcoming kit, hope you’ll like them! <...> Like them? No. I don't "like" them at all. I LOVE them! 😍 😍 😍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1/48 please..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, flybywire said: 1/48 please..... What’s wrong with the Kinetic kits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teeradej Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Right scale for my space... Can’t wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Finally! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andreas Beck Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 3:26 AM, flybywire said: 1/48 please..... Subito! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Looks great! Why so long for a kit like this for such an important aircraft? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Anyone heard more about this much anticipated kit? Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog 09 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Outstanding, if this kit is anything like their SU-17M3P kit it will be well worth the wait. Dave Fassett Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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