bikerider Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hello all, I posted this originally in the "Spares Box" classified forum but it got limited views so I'll try here in the hope more people see it and can maybe help me. I am well on my way through a Trumpeter 1/48 Mig-23 build - specifically the Mig-23-MLD "Flogger K" version. With most things assembled, I have discovered the sprue that contains the nose cone - sprue K - is not in the kit box (The same sprue also has what I think are chaff / flare dispensers that mount on the top of the fuselage). Nor can I find it anywhere around my work table which leads me to think it was never in the box to start with. I contacted Stevens International, the US distributor for Trumpeter, but because I live in Canada and bought the kit from an online store they say they cannot help me. Contacting said retailer has also not worked out. So, in a bit of desperation here not wanting to lose all my work so far, 1) does anyone have a Mig-23 nose they don't need (a long shot I know, but....) or 2) can someone suggest an alternative / aftermarket solution? Many thanks. K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stenkabg Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Just a little patience and I will release a MiG-23 ML/MLD correct nose set. I just have to finish the MiG-23 BN correct nose and canopy first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Just a little patience and I will release a MiG-23 ML/MLD correct nose set. I just have to finish the MiG-23 BN correct nose and canopy first. Pics about the MiG-23BN correction set please ! Edited February 5, 2016 by Laurent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bikerider Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Just a little patience and I will release a MiG-23 ML/MLD correct nose set. I just have to finish the MiG-23 BN correct nose and canopy first. oooooooo..... that sound good. I'll keep watching for an announcement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petarvu Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Just a little patience and I will release a MiG-23 ML/MLD correct nose set. I just have to finish the MiG-23 BN correct nose and canopy first. YEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stenkabg Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Pics about the MiG-23BN correction set please ! Let me first verify the shape once again this weekend and I will show you some pictures along with some other projects going on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petarvu Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Any release date, plans... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Let me first verify the shape once again this weekend and I will show you some pictures along with some other projects going on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer 30 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just a little patience and I will release a MiG-23 ML/MLD correct nose set. I just have to finish the MiG-23 BN correct nose and canopy first. Excellent news!! Will this correction help with the canopy sill as well? Thank you Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stenkabg Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Excellent news!! Will this correction help with the canopy sill as well? Thank you Mike All the corrections will be starting from the air intakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shidenkai Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 If you correct the Mig series you will get the title Mig Master :-) Have some Mig 21 noses from you , excellent !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer 30 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 All the corrections will be starting from the air intakes. Cash waiting sir. Thanks again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_espo Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Great news....but what a shame we are forced to do this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Just a little patience and I will release a MiG-23 ML/MLD correct nose set. I just have to finish the MiG-23 BN correct nose and canopy first. Yes please!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azzaob Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Cash waiting sir. Thanks again! Picking this correction set will be a nice little seller - please make lots of castings. I will be in for one of each [bN/ML] at the least :) Good news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Antoine Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 The shape problem is obvious with the BN, but what's wrong with the ML/MLD? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Since Trumpeter only has one MiG-27 variant in their catalog, hopefully Cold War Studio will release other versions. Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marcinko Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Something new on this one ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hello all, I posted this originally in the "Spares Box" classified forum but it got limited views so I'll try here in the hope more people see it and can maybe help me. I am well on my way through a Trumpeter 1/48 Mig-23 build - specifically the Mig-23-MLD "Flogger K" version. With most things assembled, I have discovered the sprue that contains the nose cone - sprue K - is not in the kit box (The same sprue also has what I think are chaff / flare dispensers that mount on the top of the fuselage). Nor can I find it anywhere around my work table which leads me to think it was never in the box to start with. I contacted Stevens International, the US distributor for Trumpeter, but because I live in Canada and bought the kit from an online store they say they cannot help me. Contacting said retailer has also not worked out. So, in a bit of desperation here not wanting to lose all my work so far, 1) does anyone have a Mig-23 nose they don't need (a long shot I know, but....) or 2) can someone suggest an alternative / aftermarket solution? Many thanks. K That's the typical reply you get from Stevens International. They need to be put out of business! If I see the Stevens label on the kit, I will not consider buying it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Something new on this one ? There's another option: http://metdetails.com/content/news/new-product-nose-cone-model-aircraft-mig-23 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bikerider Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 I just ordered one of these via evilbay. Once it arrives I'll see how it works to finish up my Mig. There's another option: http://metdetails.com/content/news/new-product-nose-cone-model-aircraft-mig-23 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stenkabg Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 The ML/MLD nose is almost done. Have to finish scribing some access panels. The nose from Metallic Details is for M/MF Floggers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azzaob Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 The ML/MLD nose is almost done. Have to finish scribing some access panels. The nose from Metallic Details is for M/MF Floggers. Great to hear Stenkabg. Looking forward to buying one of these :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) The ML/MLD nose is almost done. Have to finish scribing some access panels. The nose from Metallic Details is for M/MF Floggers. I see. They didn't write that. Sorry, didn't mean to steal the focus from your stuff, just saw that the OP is desperate for a nose and remembered I saw something on the ebay. Edited May 20, 2016 by ijozic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otto Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I just ordered one of these via evilbay. Once it arrives I'll see how it works to finish up my Mig. I just ordered two of these from the Ukraine. $9 each is a inexpensive fix. I have three of these kits. I will still require one of the ML noses and also the BN versions. If the BN version is the complete nose than it should also fit on the standard MiG-23M/MF kit which is half the price of the BN kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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