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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…

Mathias Decommere
Looking forward to this

Treehugger
What does a 1/4 ton truck mean? 250kg cargo load? Surely can't meant total weight of jeep I think.

Ben M
500lb carrying capacity.

Doubtingmango
That's a lot of figs. You've got my interest

Mr James
Same as Doubtingmango...

Peter Schijvens
Maybe just maybe 37 figures are a lot of work. See my progress, hope to finish them in a couple of days.

Holger Hubbes
I'm curious

Lenny Li
That's a lot of figures. I don't like (not good at) figure painting so I admire your skills and patience.

Michael Kohl
Big project and decent progress. Not easy to arrange that amount of stuff into a convincing set with realistic interactions. I cross my fingers and am anxious about your further progress.

Jan Peters
Following this 👀

Neuling
Looking forward here .........

Pietro De Angelis
What a lot of work, congrats!

Peter Schijvens
Thanks for following Mates!! @Michael Kohl, yeah I know what you mean, I'll work had to get it done. @Lenny Li, it sure is not easy, but I keep pushing for a better result ☺️

Bruce Huxtable
Very impressive in all departments! Superb! You clearly have an artist's eye 🙂

gorby
Fantastic! The composition of the various elements make the diorama look very realistic and believable.

Mathias Decommere
Superb in every aspect! Congratulations! Very Well executed! I agree with Gorby: very believable and realistic composition 👌🏻

Rui S
Woh. Excellent Dio & work, allround 👍

Pietro De Angelis
Without words, only impressive!

Spanjaard
masterwork, from details, paintjob, to planning, figure painting and all. just superb

Mr James
Spectacular work... The figure painting is quite superb. This dio scene is almost exactly what I had in my minds eye with the same kits. Brilliant inspiring work 🙂

Michael Kohl
I've been a bit sceptical about the scope but the result is impressive to say the least. As pointed out by others you achived a very convincing setup with very well done models and top painted figures. Congrats.

Neuling
Top diorama with top models and top photography. It takes time to detect all interesting details. Modelling at its best.

Peter Schijvens
Thank you so much mates, what beautiful words!!! They make me blush ☺️

Rui
Excellent! 👍👍👍

Dietmar Bogatzki
Agree with all above 👍

Jesus B
Wooow! 👍👍👍

Peter Schijvens
Thanks mates ☺️☺️☺️

Trez Mackenzie
Splendid diorama - the TC hatch has no reason to be closed. Too many (very well painted) figures - take it from me; guys clearing a house (very dangerous) next to some people chatting away is unrealistic. A big no.
Like most non military experienced modellers you often find these discrepancies despite a very well made scene / build. Most modellers keep stum about their build strategies but you are good enough to benefit from a little bit of hindsight

John Thomas
Nice work

Lebloge
Splendid ! 😮

Guy Rump
Outstanding modelling! 👍

Trez Mackenzie
Civilians! 🤦‍♂️

Sebastian Meyner
...don't you have this kit in your own stash as well? 😜

Christoph Kunz
Indeed, he has...

Trez Mackenzie
Thanks for looking! But I've only just started back after 2 or 3 decades away so I'm still on 1/72 kits! So how about one of you guys get building it instead of diverting the blame 🤫😉😝

Sebastian Meyner
I'm sure the other 300 guys just got back into the hobby as well... so nobody needs to call anybody pathetic here.

@Christoph Kunz: "getroffene Hunde bellen..." 😉

Trez Mackenzie
I didn't call anyone pathetic - so no need to twist my words like a viper.

You seem to be some kind of psychic as you know the situation of 300 other minds. I think you should use this 'power' to get building this kit. Me and Christoph are waiting!

@Christoph Kunz: " Morgen, morgen, nur nicht heute, sagen alle faulen leute"

Christoph Kunz
Oh, I'm not waiting for anyone, I'm just waiting for tomorrow.

Treehugger
I suppose it is possible, like what I sometime do, I can't be bothered making a 'on order' label, going straight to 'stash' around the time I know I'll order something.

Steven Van Dyck
I plead guilty. And I even bought a Dragon Panther after that, and a King Tiger. But I'm now tinkering with a pathetic RSO...

Trez Mackenzie
But Christoph! When tomorrow comes it will be a today. Let's support our dithering friend on getting that kit started before today turns into yesterday!

Christoph Kunz
Taking a look at Sebastian Meyners wall don't make me feel like he needs support to start anything.
When tomorroow comes says "Untroubled by the chaos of our lives". Important thing I think.

Trez Mackenzie
I agree but he needs a gentle push toward building that Panther. Only then can we be "Untroubled by the chaos of his life" 👍

Sebastian Meyner
@Christoph: Danke.
@Trez: why on earth should I build a kit, I neither own nor am I interested in? I guess my mistake was to reply to your post in the first place. Your own wall and comments regarding other mates work here on SCM, screams one thing: attention seeker. I shall hence forth not take the bait anymore.

Trez Mackenzie
I only clamour for obscurity! But I was just going to say my SOH is a little ironic - few get it. I had a laugh towing you along but not only did you take the bait but also the fishing rod and fisherman