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Mirage 2000D Heller 1/48


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Hi all, 

This is the Heller Mirage 2000N modified to get a D version. As usual with Heller, lot of work to get a decent model.

Happy new year

 

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What an excellent model! Very impressive, especially the subtle very realistic weathering. I'm just re-starting modelling (exclusively airplanes 1/48 scale) after my way-too-early retirement from airline flying, but examples like this are leaving me scratching my head if this might not be a rather frustrating experience if I can't achieve an even remotely similar standard…. 

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Thank you very much for your comments. Actually when I look at the pictures I have to admit the Mirage 2000 is a really beautiful aircraft (IMHO). I can't wait for the 1/32 Kittyhawk Mirage 2000C.

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Grandiose!

The D and N have a terrific cachet, or should I say de la gueule?

 

Congrats!

 

JR

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Thx for your comments, in fact it is a composite model

  • For the cockpit I used some Eduard photo-etch whereas many parts are from scratch.
  • The engine nozzle is from Aires.
  • The Magic missiles are from the Revell Rafale kit.
  • The GBUs, designation pod, specific chaff dispenser and vertical fin are  from the Kinetic Mirage 2000B box.

The Heller fuselage was completely twisted, I had to cut it in half to fix it.

 

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On 02/01/2019 at 09:46, PZL104 said:

What an excellent model! Very impressive, especially the subtle very realistic weathering. I'm just re-starting modelling (exclusively airplanes 1/48 scale) after my way-too-early retirement from airline flying, but examples like this are leaving me scratching my head if this might not be a rather frustrating experience if I can't achieve an even remotely similar standard…. 

 

Don't worry, have a look at my RFIs instead, they'll make you feel better! 😂

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9 hours ago, Stéphane said:

Hello ,

 

excellent work and result on the conversion. May I ask what you used for the spine and tail ? Is it the Renaissance set ?

 

Best,

 

Stéphane

Hello,

The spine and tail are spare parts from the Kinetic Mirage 2000B/N/D kit.

Best regards

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