Rodney Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Almost done with the Eduard Mig-21MF ProfiPack model kit. This is a great kit and I've seen some fantastic builds… although I managed to create my own problems… The ejection seat is from Quickboost, since I'm not overly confident with photo-etch. The pitot tube is from Air Master and is awesome! Although, I did have issues with aligning the vanes. Lastly, I used Eduard's Brassin wheels. They are an improvement over the injected wheels However, when using a fine saw to cut a resin piece from its casting block for the front wheel, I cracked the piece in half. So, the front tire is from the kit. I used Tamiya and Vallejo paints for the cockpit and Mr. Color for the exterior, with both pre-shading and post-shading. In my excitement to glue the wings together, I forgot to put in the landing lights. I'm going to try and install them from the outside. Also, I still need to attach some final photo-etch pieces to the exterior. I wanted to get some pictures with sun light coming in rather than completely finish and take pics later tonight. Lastly, I love that Eduard includes masks in these kits. Saves me a job that I don't enjoy. I've had the kit about 90% done for the last month and lost my modeling mojo. So, I finally pushed through after Christmas. Anyway, onto the pictures… Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 A couple of cockpit shots: Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicholassagan Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Fantastic!!!! This is one of my favorite Fishbed schemes. Nicely done... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Very nicely done! Love the subtle weathering! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyrus Tan Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Awesome Mig Rodney! Makes me want to build one now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Wow! That looks spectacular! Beautiful build. Paint job is exemplary! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sluggo2u Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkey Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 WOWZERSSSSS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 It's a show stopper congrats :woot.gif:/> /Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneheadff Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Very nice! Love the paint job! What color did you use for the cockpit? Alex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Great build of a great jet in a great scheme! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Very nice! Love the paint job! What color did you use for the cockpit? Alex Thanks Alex. I used Drewe's mix of Tamiya X-14 with some XF-3. I started with the blue and kept adding a little yellow until I got a color that looked to match the pre-painted photo-etch color. Here is a link to Drewe's page: LINK Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thank you all. To be honest, this scheme intimidated me since it has three colors and one is white. But when I asked my wife which scheme she liked, this was it. She thought the 2-tone grey one I liked was boring. I used the blue tac method to paint it but ended up doing quite a bit of touching up. Not completely happy but looks good in the display case. I have 6 more Eduard Mig-21s in the stash, so I'll be getting plenty of practice… Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneheadff Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks for the info and the link! Six more MiGs...wow! Brave man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vivkulan Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 What a beauty.. My favorite camo scheme ....Nice job.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 What a beauty.. My favorite camo scheme ....Nice job.. Thanks. It was challenging. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeC Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Very nice, lovely paint job in particular. :thumbsup:/> Now what are you going to do with all the weapons left over from the kit? :D Edited January 23, 2014 by MikeC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groilesvos Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Congrats mate I have the Bis from Eduard but can't decide what cammo I like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Congrats mate :jaw-dropping:/> I have the Bis from Eduard but can't decide what cammo I like :bandhead2:/> Thanks. There are some great choices. I got the Afterburner decal sheets and really can't decide… Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Very nice. Like that camo a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 That is a superb finish. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Beautiful build Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mingwin Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 congrats Rodney! you've done a really nice looking Fishbed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Thanks for the comments. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 That is outstanding Rodney! One of the nicest Mig-21 models that I have seen. Cheer's, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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