stsok9 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Wanting to build my first Russian jet, the Mig-29. Regardless of scale (1/72, 1/48 or 1/32) or variant, what kit builds into an accurate example of this great jet. Thanks, Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Wanting to build my first Russian jet, the Mig-29.Regardless of scale (1/72, 1/48 or 1/32) or variant, what kit builds into an accurate example of this great jet. Thanks, Jason 1/72 - ICM MiG-29 9.13 1/48 - Academy 1/32 - Trumpeter for M/K versions. If you want in service 9.12/-13 then revell kit is the way to go with zacto stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B sin Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I wish someone like Hasagawa or Tamiya would do one in 1/48th scale. Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twhite80 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I wish someone like Hasagawa or Tamiya would do one in 1/48th scale.Brad Agreed, but don't hold your breath. It would be nice to see a whole family of Flankers in 1/48th too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 It would be nice to see a whole family of Flankers in 1/48th too! Bigger need in 1/72. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 If you want to build a great looking Mig-29 and not afraid of using resin : I would say : try to get the old revell kit and combine it with zactomodels set the hardest thing would be to find the kit ===> I am myself looking for it "too bad there is no reissue" happy modeling ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalashnikov-47 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Don't want to jinx Zacto, but I'd love to see Academy do the 9-12 version in 1/32 scale to the same level as they did the F-18 Hornet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) Don't want to jinx Zacto, but I'd love to see Academy do the 9-12 version in1/32 scale to the same level as they did the F-18 Hornet! They would better make 1/32 Super Hornet, Mirage-2000, Rafale and Harrier as a controversion to Trumpy's releases, actual and future! Alexander. Edited January 8, 2010 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiawei_91 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 What's wrong with Italeri's 1/72 version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) What's wrong with Italeri's 1/72 version? The wheels are too small, the panel lines and the nozzles are wrong. Also the canopy is too low and the windscreen doesn't wrap around the nose like it should (haneto has corrected this in his stunning build). ICM didn't improve the nozzles and the canopy but the rest is better. Edited January 8, 2010 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rendoro76 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 If you want to build a great looking Mig-29 and not afraid of using resin :I would say : try to get the old revell kit and combine it with zactomodels set the hardest thing would be to find the kit :unsure: ===> I am myself looking for it "too bad there is no reissue" happy modeling I know of a shop that has one, its the ROG with german markings, its a reasonable price, If you want I could give you a contact number...it 1/32 scale... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I know of a shop that has one, its the ROG with german markings, its a reasonable price, If you want I could give you a contact number...it 1/32 scale... Thks Rendoro76 actually, trying to get one in europe to avoid quite expensive cost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiawei_91 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 The ICM kit is the same as the Italeri kit? Same tool? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 The ICM kit is the same as the Italeri kit? Same tool? No, different models, its differents modifications of Mig-29's. ICM is reworked Italeri model with correct some of mistakes and non correct other mistakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hey Kotey, what's the status/release date for the 1/32 MiG-29 stencil set? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Decal now is in design process. I can say release date, now i'm working on marking decals, later start designed stencil decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wanting to build my first Russian jet, the Mig-29.Regardless of scale (1/72, 1/48 or 1/32) or variant, what kit builds into an accurate example of this great jet. Thanks, Jason I've built 1/72 Italeri Mig-29 Fulcrum A. Not a bad model. Pieces fit together quite nicely, only need filler at the bottom of engine intakes. Panel lines are engraved. Very good quality considering the kit only cost me less than AUD$20. Not sure about how accurate the model is compared to the real aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 The wheels are too small, the panel lines and the nozzles are wrong. Also the canopy is too low and the windscreen doesn't wrap around the nose like it should (haneto has corrected this in his stunning build).ICM didn't improve the nozzles and the canopy but the rest is better. still it looks like a mig-29 when complete and it is the best representation of MIG-29 9-12 version available today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) still it looks like a mig-29 when complete No Dragan: it looks like a MiG-29 to you. My opinion: 1) a model has to capture "the face" (front fuselage area: nose shape, windscreen shape, canopy shape) of the real plane because that's what you see when you put the finished model on the shelf 2) making a windcreen that doesn't wrap around the nose (to improve downward visibility) is in a way denying the evolution of fighter planes: the previous MiGs had poor frontal visibility as they weren't designed as dogfighters. Same thing with the Su-22 models (1/72 Bilek/Italeri or 1/48 KP). I expect the windscreen of a MiG-29 model to be different to the windscreen of a Fishbed or a Flogger. If it doesn't it doesn't fully look like a MiG-29 to me. it is the best representation of MIG-29 9-12 version available today. True. Edited January 15, 2010 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 No Dragan: it looks like a MiG-29 to you. My opinion:1) a model has to capture "the face" (front fuselage area: nose shape, windscreen shape, canopy shape) of the real plane because that's what you see when you put the finished model on the shelf 2) making a windcreen that doesn't wrap around the nose (to improve downward visibility) is in a way denying the evolution of fighter planes: the previous MiGs had poor frontal visibility as they weren't designed as dogfighters. Same thing with the Su-22 models (1/72 Bilek/Italeri or 1/48 KP). I expect the windscreen of a MiG-29 model to be different to the windscreen of a Fishbed or a Flogger. If it doesn't it doesn't fully look like a MiG-29 to me. True. you are spot on the mistakes of the kit.but still i would have to say that id rather build some italeri kits that look as they look instead of just debating and philosophing about what is wright and wrong about the available kits and have no mig-29 in 72 for my collection.there will be better kits in the future(i hope) untill then i will build the italeri/icm kits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 but still i would have to say that id rather build some italeri kits that look as they look instead of just debating and philosophing about what is wright and wrong about the available kits and have no mig-29 in 72 for my collection. Sure but jiawei 91 asked for informations. I've provided him informations. You've reacted to my reply by giving an opinion. In other words, you have started the debating and philosophying Shouldn't we stop now ? I doubt that the forum members are very interested by uninformative posts. untill then i will build the italeri/icm kits Great. Do so. I'll continue building my Yak-28 when I have time (1 hour each evening when the kids are sleeping). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Sure but jiawei 91 asked for informations. I've provided him informations. You've reacted to my reply by giving an opinion. In other words, you have started the debating and philosophying :lol: Shouldn't we stop now ? I doubt that the forum members are very interested by uninformative posts.Great. Do so. I'll continue building my Yak-28 when I have time (1 hour each evening when the kids are sleeping). hehe thats ok :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 How is the nose of the Academy Mig-29? I saw an aftermarket nose for it and was just wondering if the Academy nose is off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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