Mike Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I've got a couple of Mirages in my stash, and a thread on ARC sparked my interest again. Look pretty impressive, don't they? Apparently, Littlecars.com stock their range, but I can only see car related stuff on their site. I've put an email enquiry in though, but if anyone knows anything, please let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Here's a interesting fact. I have never have a inquiry for a Mirage ever. Don't know why just on of life's mysteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I've got a couple of Mirages in my stash, and a thread on ARC sparked my interest again. Look pretty impressive, don't they? Apparently, Littlecars.com stock their range, but I can only see car related stuff on their site. I've put an email enquiry in though, but if anyone knows anything, please let me know They're going to be at Perth this weekend,I'll see what I can find out as I've several Mirages in the stash.I was following Florent67's fabulous Mirage 2000D build which seems to have come to a halt. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugfan Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 They're going to be at Perth this weekend,I'll see what I can find out Please do and let us know!! Inquiring minds wanna know! THANKS, Jack aka BUGFAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 They're going to be at Perth this weekend,I'll see what I can find out as I've several Mirages in the stash.I was following Florent67's fabulous Mirage 2000D build which seems to have come to a halt.Stephen That'd be useful old son... prices, availability all that tosh would be handy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 What kit/scale is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Heller 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1POB Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 This may or may not come as a surprise to you but I have these parts You can order from: http://www.lhshop.nl/ (If they are in stock) or http://www.modelkits.be/ The products sometimes appear under the Fabflight label too, so make sure you search for that too. Whilst these parts are for the Heller 2000C, a lot of parts are applicable to the other Heller/Airfix kits (in fact, thinking about it, the only part that is not really generic is the Sabre ECM fairing, which would not be appropriate for a 2000 D/N (but it would be good for a . The casting is excellent, and the detail is really good. I don't see any accuracy issues and the burner can is excellent. I do think some of the parts are a little unnecessary, such as the IFR probe and dropped flaperons, as I'd be happy to cut and use the the kit parts (I hardly see any Mirage 2000s modeled with the flaperon droop you tend to see in real life on shut down aircraft). A lot of these parts are actually more applicable to the Italeri (Esci) kit as the resin set addresses the following problems: -No APU exhaust duct fairings over the wing (The Heller kit does have these so it is interesting that they were included in resin!). -Incorrectly shaped bleed air duct on the spine (Again, Heller's is better but a resin item is provided). -Poorly shaped (too "boxy") flaperon actuator fairings. The burner parts fit the Italeri kit (You will need to trim down a locating pin stub first) perfectly, as both kits have identical dimensions here. The only part that you cannot fit from these sets to the Italeri kit is the Sabre ECM fairing, as this is too wide. I am looking at using this set with my Italeri Mirage which is half finished and I'm sure I'll sort something out W.R.T the Sabre. The Spirale fairings from this set look like they will fit the Italeri kit, but I've not cut the plastic to prove this. I can take some more pictures if interested. Regards, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stéphane Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hello, Renaissance is a french company, mostly invested in cars; but Fabien, formerly from Fabflight resin cats items has been joigning the team and release a large range of aircraft related items. They for instance did a decals sheet for the Air France connies and so on. http://www.renaissance-models.com/ Here's their website, altuogh it's a tad messy to navigate and in french only (AFAIK) If someone's need help with em just let me know, Fabrice is a relation and I can do the interface. HTH Cheers Stef (#6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1POB Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hello,Renaissance is a french company, mostly invested in cars; but Fabien, formerly from Fabflight resin cats items has been joigning the team and release a large range of aircraft related items. They for instance did a decals sheet for the Air France connies and so on. http://www.renaissance-models.com/ Here's their website, altuogh it's a tad messy to navigate and in french only (AFAIK) If someone's need help with em just let me know, Fabrice is a relation and I can do the interface. HTH Cheers Stef (#6) Stef, Interesting! This explains the relation with FabFlight nicely! I am interesting in purchasing another 2 or 3 sets for the "deux mille" so are we best to go to LHS, Domino, Kits-Discount or should we place orders more directly with Fabien? Best Regards, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 I'd be interested in a set too Whichever way is most efficient & cost effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Ive just got this email response from littlecars: Hi Mike,Thanks for the enquiry. The aircraft range is new and I am stocking the Super Constellation decals, but hte resin bits are special order until they get established. I'll be ordering Renaissance shortly, so if there is anything you require please let me know and I'll dd it to the order. Regards, Paul little-cars.com Nothing on price yet though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Thanks for posting that Mike - just what the Mirage 2000 kit need. Apart from a new cockpit and all that:) Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 I've ordered mine via littlecars... he's about to put in an order from Rennaissance, so if you fancy a set, talk to Paul @ Littlecars, tell him Mike Williams sent you, mention britmodeler.com, and you should hopefully get them for £18.50, the same price I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 these sets appreared on Ebay recently - I was very interested so I watched them. Didnt realise they existed. Also, Florent on ARC (the guy updating the Mirage 2000D) produces his own resin update sets - has a link on his listings - French airwings I think. Good site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 these sets appreared on Ebay recently - I was very interested so I watched them. Didnt realise they existed. Also, Florent on ARC (the guy updating the Mirage 2000D) produces his own resin update sets - has a link on his listings - French airwings I think. Good site. I think these are Florent's sets... seem to remember something about that on their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 YAY! Just got an email from Paul @ Little Cars & my Rennaisance goodies are on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1POB Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 YAY! Just got an email from Paul @ Little Cars & my Rennaisance goodies are on the way I did too. Shame I'm about to give up Actually, I'll keep these bits for when I have the time to pick the hobby up again (hopefully over the winter). Cheers, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 I did too. Shame I'm about to give up Actually, I'll keep these bits for when I have the time to pick the hobby up again (hopefully over the winter). Cheers, Ed Told you before Ed, you're not ALLOWED to give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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