Aaron Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I hope this will be my first in progress thread that I see through to the end. After 6 years and the acquisition of a closet full of kits, it's time to actually build another one (I have only completed 2 1/144 kits - moves, baby, etc.). As my skills are not so hot, I am starting with a one of my cheaper kits. I have read that this kit is not so accurate, but I just want something migish on the shelf. The cockpit is barebones, so I added some nonsense to busy it up a bit as best as a could: I am also adding nonsense detail to the wheel wells: And I didn't like the shallowness of the engine can, so I cut it up and deepened it a bit: Thanks for looking and I would certainly appreciate any tips or suggestions anyone might have with the kit or the real aircraft. -Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregair Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Im looking forward to seeing this one finished Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lyn Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 well done will keep looking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirata Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Nice to see a MiG-27 being built instead of being argued over. :lol: I like what you've done so far, especially with the engine. Be careful with the seam that runs along the side, from the wing glove to the engine: it likes to re-open when you least expect it. If you haven't closed it up yet, you can cut some squares of plastic and place them along the inside of the seam. That should strengthen it. Good luck! Edited July 28, 2011 by Pirata Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 LOVE Migs... Nice clean work so far. Will be tagging along to see this ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) I have started back up on this one and I'm in a race against my soon-to-arrive second daughter to finish it. I have deepened all the panel lines and quickly washed with charcoal to check. I am not going for high accuracy with this model (I gather that would take much work with this kit), I just want a dirty and mean looking Soviet jet for my shelf. Edited June 22, 2012 by Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellow Hobbyist Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Is the instrument panels scratch-made? If so it's a great addition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phat trev Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 This was my first jet model I ever made! awesome to see it being built again! brings back the memories of a handpainting it with fabric paint ... sure your build will be so much better!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 And I didn't like the shallowness of the engine can, so I cut it up and deepened it a bit: That's a great idea! I have a couple of these in my stash too. So, I'm sorry Aaron.....I'm going to have to steal your idea :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Looks nice so far. Have that kit in my collection. Interested to see what it comes out like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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