Late again!
it's about time I started this. No box top picture I'm afraid because I discarded the flimsy box when I left the UK
The Italeri is a re-boxing of the old Esci kit which represented the prototype so whilst accurate in shape will need some alterations to represent a production aircraft. I am also going to use the Eduard resin jet pipe, designed for the Heller kit but still should fit well, and the excellent R-flight resin and etched cockpit set. Also from Rennaisance will be the elevon set which includes the Spirale chaff/flare dispensers and other small details.
The eagle eyed amongst you will have probably noticed that I have already attached the splitter plate and shock cone to the starboard fuselage, I have done this with all my Mirage kits as I find that you can adjust the outer part of the intake to give a better fit rather than fitting the whole intake to the fuselage.
More to come soon, I hope.
Cheers
John