Citrico Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I don't know about the accuracy of the kits but Bilek did a U/UM (recessed panel lines, average detail level but Extratech made PE for the kit) and Condor did a UM (scale recessed panel lines, very poor detail level). Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cafe Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) I think they may have had small numbers of the PF & I know for a fact that they also had the F-13 'cos I've seen a B&W picture of one inflight & with either overall NMF or aluminum finish. This person quotes an AFM (Air Forces Monthly) magazine article & it states they had about 6 of the PF & 6 of the F-13: http://www.defence.pk/forums/indian-defence/22788-indian-migs.html Another article online states they had 2 of the PF: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-21_operators#.C2.A0India And it seems at least 2 PFs from 28 Sqn had an encounter with Pakistani Sabres (scroll down to page 3) http://www.scribd.com/doc/56784264/IAF-Combat-Kills-During-1965-India-Pakistan-War The Yefim Gordon/Keith Dexter book on the MiG-21 lists 10 F-13 (BC816 to BC825) and 2 PF (BC826? and BC827) for the Indian Air Force. The table notes the 2 PF as "destroyed 6-9-65". The F-13 were delivered in 2 batches (6 then 4), the PFs being delivered with the second batch of F-13. There's a pic of the MiG-21F-13 BC821 in flight. Edited September 29, 2012 by cafe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi all, I'm thinking of doing a Mig-21MF (as seen here ), so which would be the best kit to build this aircraft without using aftermarket parts? All suggestions and advice are greatly appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) I'm thinking of doing a Mig-21MF (as seen here ), so which would be the best kit to build this aircraft without using aftermarket parts? The markings of the planes of the topic you have kindly provided the link to are not authentic at all. The numbers do not match the roundels: operational Soviet aircraft didn't have 4 digits bort numbers AFAIK. Would be ok for a Polish or Vietnamese bird but it ain't good on a Soviet bird. There currently isn't an modern MF 1/72 kit. There are only KP and ZTS Plastyk kit reboxes. Two possibilties: - wait for the R.V. Aircraft kit (SMT version has been released and they are preparing MF and bis versions) or for the Eduard kit (yet no release date announced) - take a Zvezda MiG-21bis and rework the spine to turn it into an MF Edited January 10, 2013 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Excellent, thanks for the information Laurent. I believe this aircraft was originally imported from Poland, so I believe the aircraft would have been so painted when it was being restored. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andzin Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Excellent, thanks for the information Laurent. I believe this aircraft was originally imported from Poland, so I believe the aircraft would have been so painted when it was being restored. You are right. MiG-21MF 8008 is one of the last 20 planes of that version delivered to Poland. She's little bit diferent than "regular" MF, because she's Gorky Plant production aircraft. Like Laurent wrote, the best way is to wait the R.V. Aircraft kit or rework Zvezda kit using spine from KP or Plastyk kits. Edited January 10, 2013 by Andzin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 She's little bit diferent than "regular" MF, because she's Gorky Plant production aircraft. Aka MiG-21MF-75 AFAIK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Amazing! The depth of knowledge here never ceases to amaze! Thanks guys. I may track down a Zvezda kit and go from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I love the Fujimi kits... yeah... not 100% accurate, but it falls together so nicely that you can spend more time in things like paint job and markings. So far I made 3: an MF, an SMT and a Bis (yeah, the MF is in fact a Bis... you only have to sand down the spine to make it slimmer near the tail). And the MiG-21 had so many colour schemes.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 but it falls together so nicely that you can spend more time in things like paint job and markings Did you experience how the Zvezda bis falls together ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 I love the Fujimi kits... yeah... not 100% accurate, but it falls together so nicely that you can spend more time in things like paint job and markings. So far I made 3: an MF, an SMT and a Bis (yeah, the MF is in fact a Bis... you only have to sand down the spine to make it slimmer near the tail). And the MiG-21 had so many colour schemes.... I agree with you. I built the "Indian Tiger" version of the Fujimi Mig & I was quite pleased how it all came together. Apart from the nice panel lines, I also like the pilot figure & the "clear plastic" instrument panel that they give. And if you have the skills of master modeler Yufei Mao (Haneto here on ARC forums), you can make a Fujimi Mig into a beauty: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal6/5301-5400/gal5330_MiG-21_Mao/00.shtm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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