Mr B Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi Folks This is my 1st build for 2008. Nigerian Air Force Mig 21 MF based on the academy kit and used the neomega cockpit set. Did not glue the canopy in yet. Some minor work needed in the cockpit area. Lovely kit.....almost falls together. Decals custom printed and base for roundels painted on...Paints Gunze .....and model master for the cockpit.... Hope you guys like.... Rgds Mr B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
biscuit Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 First build for the year ?....gee your quick,very nice work though :D mick :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 wow looks great! and interesting choice of markings... it's a shame the kit has a bis spine, though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham T Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Nice work, didn't know Nigeria flew MiGs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jr_rules2 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) Holy smokes!!!!! What a build! Nice camo on your african bird! Edited January 27, 2008 by jr_rules2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Kethan Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Sweet! I really like the paintwork. I currently only build USN and WWII Luftwaffe, but lately I've developed an interest in the Mig-21. I have decided (before I die) to build a -21 in the color scheme of every country that flew them.. (It's quite a list - something like 48 counties). I've already started buying kits and decals for the stash. I hope my Mig's look half as good as yours. That is one great looking build. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Fantastic build! Great choice of subject! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Very, very nice! Lovely paint work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Impatient Pete Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Nice! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmaker Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Great work! Just the color of the roundels look a little off...maybe from the photo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Sure is purdy... Very nice build sir! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_s Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi Folks This is my 1st build for 2008. Nigerian Air Force Mig 21 MF based on the academy kit and used the neomega cockpit set. Did not glue the canopy in yet. Some minor work needed in the cockpit area. Looks good. Nice job on the finish. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 thanks for the nice words guys...much obliged..... I would say a good start to 2008 ;) .....I do agree the roundels are a bit off due to being home printed.....and stuff... Thanks again much obliged.... Rgds Mr B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 this is one great looking mig.great painting and weathering.only one thing bothers me.why are the wings angled downwards? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 only one thing bothers me.why are the wings angled downwards? Hi Dragan - Thanks for the positive comments.....the instruction sheet called for a downward diheardel.....so I followed it....not too sure if its correct or such...as this is my mig 21.... rgds mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Sweet !!! L@@ks great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 That's a sharp looking Fishbed. The camo is very well done. Was the cockpit easy to install? Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Another nice Mig! Lots of 21s this week, must be a new found craze :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 thanks for the nice words guys...much obliged..... Terry - I can say that the cockpit to the plane not much of an issue....but the seat to the tub....requires a lot of sanding on the seat to get it to fit well.........it also somewhat creates restriction on the panel and control stick ....but managed it after sanding the seat really thin.... also the pit set does not come neither the kit has the unique ejection handle as seen on this aircraft type.....hence the reason not to glue the canopy in yet....might want to scratch build the darn thing...! :blink: HTH Model Madness....I do agree its a craze to me ....I am planning to purcahse a bis and model in Vietnamese or Indian markings.....after all my Nigerian needs a buddy on the shelf....:) rgds and thanks again Mr B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
masterqq Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 wow... very nice...like it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 very nice indeed. i love it!!! lovely paint job and just the right amount of weathering. i think the interior cockpit blue colour might need a bit of toning down though. keep up the good work, a great start for 2008! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Good job on your Mig-21. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 thanks for the nice words guys....funny it was mentioned to tone down the pit....I had the same toughts........ thanks again guys much obliged rgds mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I do agree the roundels are a bit off due to being home printed Just call it fading in the African sun. ;-) Great build! And you're a brave man for wanting to build a MiG from each operator. Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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