RichardL Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I built this OOB. The camo was airbrushed freehand using Gunze acrylics. I know it's not very accurate, but it's the only 1/48 MiG-27 in town. We really need a new tool MiG-23/27. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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HOLMES Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 OOOhh LOVE the subtle soft camo colors..BEAUTIFUL.. ;) HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Quijano Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Nice Flogger Richard. Beautiful piece. Congrats. Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 congrats nice and clean built. i like the camo job and your preshading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks guys. To be honest, this was my worst built. I don't think I did a very good job at preshading as the lines toward the rear of the jet turned out slightly too dark and heavy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dahut Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thanks guys. To be honest, this was my worst built. I don't think I did a very good job at preshading as the lines toward the rear of the jet turned out slightly too dark and heavy. I built that old kit some years ago and I can say yours turned out fine. The engine and its associated "gear" back in the rear, means your heavy lines go a long way to calling attention to what is normally a grungy area. Get some charcoal pencils and Q-tips and add some streaking from the panels back there - the grimy look will be complete. And you are right - a new tool MiG-23/27 has been on my wish list for some time. 5000 MiG-23's were built and 1,075 MiG-27's, including licensed production. These were significant bastions of Soviet air power for decades, and their influence was keenly felt in the West. SO how are they treated among the modeling world? Ignored. Meanwhile more and more Messies, Mustangs, Spits and Hornets are being churned out. Wassup widdat?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B sin Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I built that old kit some years ago and I can say yours turned out fine. The engine and its associated "gear" back in the rear, means your heavy lines go a long way to calling attention to what is normally a grungy area. Get some charcoal pencils and Q-tips and add some streaking from the panels back there - the grimy look will be complete.And you are right - a new tool MiG-23/27 has been on my wish list for some time. 5000 MiG-23's were built and 1,075 MiG-27's, including licensed production. These were significant bastions of Soviet air power for decades, and their influence was keenly felt in the West. SO how are they treated among the modeling world? Ignored. Meanwhile more and more Messies, Mustangs, Spits and Hornets are being churned out. Wassup widdat?! http://www.hasegawausa.com/suggest-a-model.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I have this kit in my stash and I have been too intimidated to start it. Everytime I open the box and snoop around it seems there just isn't enough there... Maybe someday we'll have a new one. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 The kit actually went together quite well. I don't recall running into many fitment issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dahut Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 http://www.hasegawausa.com/suggest-a-model.html Done that already - along with a new tool 1:48 F-80 and SAAB Viggen. Lemme make a prediction on Hasegawas next release... shaking the crystal ball.... hmmmmmmmm, I see another Phantom coming.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dahut Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The kit actually went together quite well. I don't recall running into many fitment issues. Thats right - its not a bad kit*. It is very plain and basic with soft detail, however. The cockpit is almost nonexistent, little more than few decals and a crude seat. Youll spend a pile of money to get it detailed up. *Want to have a go at a bad kit - get ESCI's 1/48 Alpha Jet. Now theres a bear trap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 The cockpit is almost nonexistent, little more than few decals and a crude seat. That's why I have the canopy closed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dahut Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) That's why I have the canopy closed The entire time I served in the NAVAIR, I distinctly recall that we closed up the aircraft. Unless there was some work ongoing or prepping for flight, aircraft were usually canopy closed. If they were to be unflown for longer than a day or two, the canopy was also given a liberal coat of plastic polish which was allowed to dry to a dull white haze. This was common practice both ashore and at sea. Closed canopy is normal... contrary to the current Laws of Scale Modeling. Edited November 20, 2010 by dahut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JP Vieira Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Excellent build :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rpeck Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Excellant paint Job. Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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