Laurent Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Read on Fighters (a French forum). The poster lives in Australia and knows Steve from High Planes Models. Apparently Steve is working on a high pressure 1/72 injected kit ! A 1/48 version could be made if the 1/72 version sells well. CAD model: 1, 2, 3. Test-shot should made in at least 2-3 months. :huh: ... B) ... ... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Roberts Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serelle Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Great news Laurent!! Will be great to see a new modern tolled Mirage III around. Serelle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Sweet mother of mercy! That's excellent news! Since High Planes also does the rest of the Mirage III family, would it be reasonable to assume that they'll box the injection kit with resin noses, canards, engines and bits for specific variants? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Since High Planes also does the rest of the Mirage III family, would it be reasonable to assume that they'll box the injection kit with resin noses, canards, engines and bits for specific variants? Michel (the French guy that lives in Australia) doesn't know yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f4h1phantom Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) Many thanks for the news Laurent! Should be great to have an accurate, injection moulded, Mirage IIIE/5/50 in 1/72. Hope the kit is "basic" and sensibly priced (like an Airfix or Revell one) so that many can be bought without suffering from "wallet sore". I'd leave PE and resin out of the kit. They can be sold separately to those inclined to use them. Would hate to see another extremely expensive "PJ Production" type kit. Just my thoughts. Let's hope for the best, Jorge. Edited May 14, 2010 by f4h1phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dingo Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) Thank you god!! Did you hear that Kintic? http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....p;hl=kinetic.... Now when you got competition. We want more! :D Edited May 14, 2010 by Dingo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Keeping fingers crossed for a V + offspring as well. :) I'm really, really excited about this (in case you couldn't tell)! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 More infos. - E/O, R, non-Belgian 5 noses will be injected plastic. The other noses will be in resin. - separate fin (because of the fin extension) - Doppler radar bulge is a separate part - two different types of landing gear doors - separate rear-under fuselage coaming - three types of underwing fuel tanks - two types of canards Steve want to offer the same versions he's currently selling. He has not decided yet how the small parts (antennas, etc) will be represented and has been made aware of this topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 wow,that is really nice.i just hope they wont be too expensive.i am glad that someone has come up with the idea of a new toll mirage III family.great news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serelle Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 More infos.- E/O, R, non-Belgian 5 noses will be injected plastic. The other noses will be in resin. - separate fin (because of the fin extension) - Doppler radar bulge is a separate part - two different types of landing gear doors - separate rear-under fuselage coaming - three types of underwing fuel tanks - two types of canards Steve want to offer the same versions he's currently selling. He has not decided yet how the small parts (antennas, etc) will be represented and has been made aware of this topic. Seems that finally we'll have the possibility to build a Brazilian III directly from the box! Serelle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyftrs Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Sweet mother of mercy! That's excellent news! Sweet mother of mercy, indeed! My sentiments exactly. Its about time. I've got a 1/72 Isradecal sheet with IAF markings waiting patiently. Its like fried rice. The ingredients are on the table (Isradecal sheet). The main thing missing is the rice, which is a decent injection mold 1/72 Mirage III kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Barr Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 More infos.- E/O, R, non-Belgian 5 noses will be injected plastic. The other noses will be in resin. - separate fin (because of the fin extension) - Doppler radar bulge is a separate part - two different types of landing gear doors - separate rear-under fuselage coaming - three types of underwing fuel tanks - two types of canards That's the good news, the bad is what am I going to do with the seven III / 5 / 50 High Planes kit in my stash Regards Jim Barr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) That's the good news, the bad is what am I going to do with the seven III / 5 / 50 High Planes kit in my stash I 'only' have a Cheetah, a Nesher and a Finger... I've got a 1/72 Isradecal sheet with IAF markings waiting patiently. Its like fried rice. The ingredients are on the table (Isradecal sheet). The main thing missing is the rice, which is a decent injection mold 1/72 Mirage III kit. What are you going to use it on ? A Nesher ? High Planes doesn't plan to release a IIIC/CJ AFAIK. And I'm happy with that (I don't like this version). Edited May 14, 2010 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Not having a "regular" Mirage III available is a HUGE hole in the product line. I'm looking forward to this as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Yessssss!!!!! Looking forward to this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas C. Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Awesome news! I already have three Heller kits, but I'll buy several of the new ones to avoid rescribing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Hi All, From what Steve was saying, He will be doing a 2 seater as well. The original High planes Mirage III tooling is showing its age. He is also looking at Producing a PC-9 as well for those who are interested. ;) Brendon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) PC-9? Also injection-moulded? That'd be sooooo cool! Edited May 15, 2010 by ChernayaAkula Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvrle Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 A PC-9 as well... Hell, I'll buy 10 Mirages if it helps to make that happen! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) The CAD model turned into resin: here are pics of prototype parts obtained using stereolithography (3D printer) so these are not test shot pics. There are some issues to fix before tooling the molds: wing profile and other things. The prototype is in 1/48 but the kit will be in 1/72 (initially... again, if the kit sells well, Steve may release 1/48 Mirage kits). First boxing to be sold: Mirage IIIO, ETA 4 months. Edited February 19, 2011 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Laurent Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) Personal opinion... To me the metal wedge at the front base of the windscreen is too long (as in the Eduard and HobbyBoss kits). It give a F-86oïd windscreen look to the part. Edited February 19, 2011 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thatv does look good! Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 , Thank you Steve and thank you Laurent for bringing this to our attention. It's great to see Steve back in production and going from strength to strength. Keep it up mate. I'll also buy several of your Miracles if it will help us get a reasonably accurate PC-9. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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