Antoine Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) Well, as the Kfir is nearly finished, I'm starting to plan/research/study my next build, that big MiG beast. And I may start the build soon. It looks like a fine kit (Ex-Zvezda) with recessed panels. Dimensions seems good. The instruction sheet is very clear. You get a big decal sheet, full of stencils, and a choice between three aircraft, all Russians, two operational aircraft, and the display export version. Two plastic sprue for the aircraft. And two smaller one, for weapons (Six missiles, 4 R-33 and 2 R-40) and tanks. I'll build the aircraft as Red 22, from the Red banner Aviation Regiment Boris Safonov (The aircraft on the boxart). I've read this book last year, and I think it'll be very usefull: During the built, ANY advice, ANY comments will be welcome. Just try to be constructive. Edited November 24, 2008 by Antoine
Skii Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 I know nothing about the kit, but that box-art makes me go all wobbly Don't see many foxhounds/bats, so it will be good to follow this
Seamus Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Oh yes, looking forward to this one Was looking at mine earlier, thinking what a huge aircraft it is. The 1/72 kit would make a pretty sizeable model for your average 1/48 jet it's that big Edited September 1, 2008 by Seamus
AnonymousA667 Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 Is this the tooling that appeared some years ago (early nineties?) along with the Mig-29 and Su-27? It looks familiar, but my sample is buried deep in a box amongst the loft stash. Whatever, I look forward to the build and concur with skii about the box art - a large, framed print would look fabulous. peebeep
dahut Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 Revell has a goo dgame going with that one, from where I sit. It looks like a very nice build is in store.
Stebos Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 I believe that's the Zvezda tooling reboxed. Revell did a reboxing of the Tsukuda MiG 31 in '89 (this is the one I have in the stash). By all accounts the Zvezda/Revell (recent) that we have here is far superior.
Antoine Posted September 1, 2008 Author Posted September 1, 2008 It looks like a fine kit (Ex-Zvezda) with recessed panels. I believe that's the Zvezda tooling reboxed.
alrite Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Hey Antoine, I was looking through some builds of this mold of kit on arc and the kit actually represents the prototype mig-31 (the blue one) with different intakes to the production variant. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....ig-31&st=20 (near the bottom) But suppose its not noticible unless your highly into your russian hardwear will
Antoine Posted September 1, 2008 Author Posted September 1, 2008 Hey Antoine,I was looking through some builds of this mold of kit on arc and the kit actually represents the prototype mig-31 (the blue one) with different intakes to the production variant. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....ig-31&st=20 (near the bottom) But suppose its not noticible unless your highly into your russian hardwear will Thanks, Will. I still had to check my book anyway. I'm willing to do a litlle bit of scratch if needed. I'll see. That'll teach me to not pay attention!
John the Yank Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 I believe that's the Zvezda tooling reboxed.Revell did a reboxing of the Tsukuda MiG 31 in '89 (this is the one I have in the stash). By all accounts the Zvezda/Revell (recent) that we have here is far superior. New Revell = Zvezda, I have the Zvezda and the plastic is the same. The RoG kit has a better decal sheet, which is why I bought the Begemot sheet, it should build up nicely! JTY
AnonymousA667 Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 That'll teach me to not pay attention! Well you answered my question, so I'm a happy bunny. Thinks I might have to get one (at least) of these newer toolings. peebeep
Beer Monster Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 Shouldn't this be in the WIP section rather than Crtique Corner? Andy
Antoine Posted September 3, 2008 Author Posted September 3, 2008 Not at all. Post your in progress or completed models here. To post here you are acknowledging that your build is open to constructive criticism of your techniques and of course that you are happy to receive help or advice.
Antoine Posted September 3, 2008 Author Posted September 3, 2008 You're welcome! There was a thread about that a few weeks ago.
general melchett Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Hi ,it is either the Condor or ICM moulds used here , Cheers , Andy Edited September 4, 2008 by general melchett
Antoine Posted September 14, 2008 Author Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) 3, 2, 1, Let's go! Let's start with the weapon load. Many things here, R-33, R-40, tanks... I like to make rooms on the sprue asap! Everything is glued. It's Russian, yes! But it doesn't have to be so thick! If I didn't know what to do this evening, now I know: Sanding and thining the whole weapon load! The pit. Quite basic, but the seats looks very nice, and so are the decals for the instrument panels. I'll just have to add small details on the upper part, under the canopy. And then, the question of the century: What's the exact blue/green for the pit? I've found my own answer: Base => pollyscale light blue RLM78 +10% Aeromaster blue RLM24 And another 10% Aeromaster green RLM25. The whole thing mixed straight in the airbrush bowl (?), drop by drop. Difficult to see clearly, but what do you think? (Nota: Words followed by (?) are words that I'm not sure they're right, so please give me a hand) Edited October 4, 2008 by Antoine
Mike Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 You're a very naughty Frenchman Antoine! You said you weren't going to start anything else til the K'fir was out of the way! Tsk tsk
Antoine Posted September 14, 2008 Author Posted September 14, 2008 I am innocent!!! Anyway, I can't work for the moment on the kfir. The last decals were applied this morning, and I'll soon give it a coat of klir (Future), and with that, I'll have to wait at least a whole week before I can continue on the weathering.
Antoine Posted September 14, 2008 Author Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) The pits decals are on. I think its nice for this scale, no need to get color PE. Still got to work on the seats and the upper part of the pit. Edited October 4, 2008 by Antoine
(Ed) Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 3, 2, 1, Let's go! Let's start with the weapon load. Many things here, R-33, R-40, tanks... I like to make rooms on the sprue asap! Everything is glued. It's Russian, yes! But it doesn't have to be so thick! If I didn't know what to do this evening, now I know: Sanding and thining the whole weapon load! The pit. Quite basic, but the seats looks very nice, and so are the decals for the instrument panels. I'll just have to add small details on the upper part, under the canopy. And then, the question of the century: What's the exact blue/green for the pit? I've found my own answer: Base => pollyscale light blue RLM78 +10% Aeromaster blue RLM24 And another 10% Aeromaster green RLM25. The whole thing mixed straight in the airbrush bowl (?), drop by drop. Difficult to see clearly, but what do you think? (Nota: Words followed by (?) are words that I'm not sure they're right, so please give me a hand) Hi antoine! at present i'm currently working on the Revell 1/48 MiG-25 and finding the right cockpit colour also proved a tricky prospect. However, i found that Xtracolour do a paint (x629 Blue/green) that works beautifully and is the exact shade for russian cockpits. I think the shade you've used is nice but maybe a little to pale? All the same, nice work! xan't wait to see it when it's finished and hopefully mine should also be finished soon!
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