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Michael Kohl
Too few figures here. Nice to see a nice one.

Desert Marlin
The REEDOAK 3D Printed Pilots are awesome!

Desert Marlin
This project will have both pilots on the intercom and watching the engine startup process. That is why the same type figure is used in both cockpits. They both monitor the engine to ensure that the EGT and RPM is increasing appropriately. Each has their hand on the control stick to be able to open their MIC as they confirm everything is normal at start. The plan is to have the aircraft loaded with a Nuke (Apache Cruise Missile?). Seems appropriate to me for the days we live in now...

Desert Marlin
Have to pause this one until I get the BIG ED kit #33216...

Treehugger
Maybe go for resin seats as well?
Seems like kit plastic never can compete with resin seats. 🙂

Though, I no longer crave for resin interior for the cockpit because of the work, but seats are ok.

Desert Marlin
I'll paint these up and see if I can tolerate them. If they are too bland, I have time to change my mind! Thanks for the idea!

Desert Marlin
Great video of the weapon that goes with this version of the Mirage 2000N

Youtube Video

Desert Marlin
Time to return to the 2000N... Let's Nuke something!

Desert Marlin
I got the ResKit Mirage 2000N Cockpit Set (Detailed Version).

Desert Marlin
As I have begun work on this kit, I am yet again struck by the lack of information in the variations and options provided in the kit. For example, the tail tip is not called out that applies to the 2000N version. While the nose of the 2000D is provided in the kit, it has to be modified to make it correct for the 2000N. Oh bother…

Desert Marlin
Selected "most appropriate" tail tip and mounted the correct nose to fuselage.

Desert Marlin
Okay, now I'm excited to get some paint on this cockpit!!! ResKit, you guys have done some great work with your 3D Resin Printing!

Desert Marlin
I'm back to it!

Treehugger
Oh, did you fiddle with the nose part to make it match the N version, or did you have to buy aftermarket nose for the N version? I have this kit in my stash, but haven't really looked any it yet.

Desert Marlin
I'm using the D nose but converting it to an N version. I'm also closing the "sucker doors" on the inlets to represent an engine that is not yet started... I'm assuming initial hydraulic power is applied from the APU and auxiliary hydraulic pumps have brought the gear door up. I'm going to close the speed breaks for pre-engine start configuration...

Eric Thornton
Looks like BAM has some corrected noses still need the N one. Maybe reach out to him. I could use the corrected nose for this kit also. The Reskit stuff looks amazing.

bam-models.com/produ..2000-corrected-nose/

Desert Marlin
Thanks for the heads up! The BAM nose looks fantastic! Sadly, the 2000N nose has a pitot tube and does not have the RDY antenna lines. It seems that much of the 2000N systems are somewhat earlier than the -5 systems. Everything I can find on the 2000N seems to be somewhat austere compared with the 2000-5. The ResKit cockpit is worth every penny!

Mr D
Like it 😀👍
Nice when the pilot looks like he's actually doing something and engaged with the craft.

Desert Marlin
Thanks. It's really sad to remove detail from the ejection seat, but that is the only way to get the pilot in place...

Ben M
The pilot looks amazing.

Desert Marlin
The pilot is from REEDOAK. They have several different figures in various poses so the realism can be developed based on the aircraft scenario. This model is being build to represent events just prior to engine start.

Desert Marlin
Remaining cockpit items:
1. Glass
2. Decals on seats
3. A little more weathering
4. Fix pilot's France Flag
5. Add WSO's Right shoulder patch
6. Check that I can get the canopy actuators in after everything is assembled...
7. Add HUD glass

Martin
Cool project! I have my Popcorn ready, so I'll follow closely!

Laurent VILLANUEVA- "HELLER ForEver"
great

Mr James
Great detail

Desert Marlin
The glass and HUD went in great! I had to lightly sand the edge of the glass to get it to fit snugly into the ResKit frame between the front and back seats. I used 1000 grit and lightly buffed all the way around the edge. Fits perfectly!

Robert Podkoński
Taking a first row seat, of course 🙂

Ben M
👀

Michael Kohl
Schrocklich. 😜 I gotta watch.

Ekki
Following

Finn
Me too

Guy Rump
Me as well. 👍

DerMattes
Following as well.

Glynn Jacobs
VERY nice work!

Cristian A
Excellent project, watching. The Argentine Étendard aircraft were effective in causing significant damage during the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.

Michael Kohl
Following

Duster_d
Modeling is enough for today. I'll continue tomorrow.

Martin
Looks very promising!

Robert Podkoński
Watching with interest!

Oleg Bogolei
Haha) Good luck with it! I'm stuck with the UAV version on a putting/sanding and he's waiting for the next inspiration to come)

Kim Harris
Oleg, what's the UAV version? I only found one model of that aircraft.

Oleg Bogolei
Da-42 Dominator (SOVA-M SVM-72009, 1:72)
This one

Kim Harris
Oleg, I understand now. I think that is basically the same kit with different boxart and instructions because mine has about 30% parts not used including the long nose on the Dominator.

Oleg Bogolei
Yes, i have cocpit in my kit)

Alex K
A general aviation aircraft, a demanding kit, and a project with personal/family connection... > I'll be glad to follow your efforts - good luck!

Thomas Kolb
This is going to be great! Watching with interest!

MP_MP
The UAV version hasn't got any clear windows included
Was a bit tricky to build at times but fun.
Will be nice to see a GA version build. Thinking of getting that one as well.

Ben M
👀 amodel

Finn
Will follow

Cuajete
I also have one of this in my stash...
Following!

Mr D
Like it, it's a tiny one ... good fun 😀👍👍

Gordon Sørensen
Looks like a challenging kit with lots of small pieces and lots of flash.
It looks like the 'cooling fins' are suppose to be mounted from the inside of the nacelle, not on top…

Kim Harris
Gordon. I just checked and you are absolutely correct. I will try to remove it and insert the relevant part from above. I need yo figure out a way to remove a glued on part that has been primed with minimal damage. What an idiotic thing to do.

Ben M
I find working tamiya extra thin into the joint allows it to be loosened up and pulled apart.

Kim Harris
Ben, thank you for your suggestion. I will try that! Otherwise I will be deploying a razor saw and putty 😀

Michael Kohl
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Neuling
Good work on details. Paintwork, weathering and damage effect are very appealing.

Mr James
What Neuling said. Beautiful detailing

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work.