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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!

Desert Marlin
Cockpit is done! Looks like the ResKit cockpit tub fits perfectly! Lots of trimming to get the crew in the proper fit. Right now, I think it's ready for final checks before fuselage join. The forward control panel needs some sanding for fit, but it does work. I have left the seats, pilots and control panels loose until final fuselage join just to have "wiggle room" before closing. I was able to adjust the forward control stick to make it match the pilot's hand more closely. Just need to check a few more things and then join the fuselage halves!

CaptGPF
The pilots are only as good as the paint job - which is AWESOME!

Desert Marlin
Thanks Mate!

Guy Rump
Looking great, pilots are outstanding. 👍

Desert Marlin
Thanks! I can't believe this version of the 2000 is so "old"...

Mr D
Going to be a beauty 👌😃👍

Desert Marlin
Started cleaning the canopies…

Desert Marlin
Got the frames for the canopies!

Laurent VILLANUEVA- "HELLER ForEver"
attention aux couleurs sur les notices kinetic etc , certaines sont fausses!

John
Following with interest! 👍

Desert Marlin
Laurent: Oui Monsieur!

Dave Flitton
The pilots look like they are impatiently waiting for you to finish the aircraft so that they can fly!

Paul Eden
Cockpit and figures are next level. Excellent.

Desert Marlin
I got the canopy frames in the mail. The "detchord" in the forward canopy is perfect!

Mr D
Done a really smart job on cockpit n pilots 😁👍
It will be show peice of the Aircraft so worth the effort,
Did you have decals for the green display screen's ??

Mark Sherwood
Cockpit and pilot and nav/weapons, exquisite.

Bozzer
Nice collectors piece, mate

Kyle DeHart
I'll be building it and displaying the box, my friend. Perhaps not a wonderful old kit but I think it'll be fun to have the old one next to the new tool Coupe I built previously. I also have a glue bomb rebuilder of it which I'll need as this poor thing has some of the worst tire burn I've ever had the misfortune of seeing. 😂😂

Bozzer
I believe that it's the first tooling of the kit I have? I made myself a promise, that one day, when I get the space, I'll display all my first editions. However, right now, I can't swing a bloody cat, in my cave, for all the kits I have! Thankfully, the Mrs is home now, and already into her first kit, so I've got some help.

Kyle DeHart
Yes indeed. New tool in 1963! And with a lovely box too. It will display beautifully. The kit shows its age of course but I believe I can build it up with some semblance of decency. I have too many kits as well! If only I could get my wife to build some. 🤣

Bozzer
Thankfully, I have a good selection of 1/24-5 kits, but she's not touching my 1/16 trucks. My next one is gonna have all the bells and whistles 😉

Kyle DeHart
🤣 hands off the big scale big rigs.

Bozzer
Definitely! I picked up some paint on Sunday, mainly primer, including filler primer, for my resin stuff. But I also picked up some Tamiya Lacquer paint, to give it a try? I'll do a few test runs with it, before I commit to anything, but I have confidence. If I'm right, I'll be stocking up on it.

Kyle DeHart
Oh yeah. I like Tamiya's lacquer line!! It sprays pretty nice!

Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat here.

Sy Bar
I love seeing the old kits with their moulded in markings, a sign of the times.
🍿

J35J
Also grabbing a seat, old kits are always of intrest👍🏻

Finn
Cool project, following

John Thomas
Cool project

DerMattes
How old are these? Never saw markings as raised details. Taking a seat 🙂

Will Dossel
F7U is a relatively recent reissue (2018?) but the A3D is 1956 - and yes, the decals are toast…

Maciej Bellos
Grabbing a seat!