Johnopfor Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) My first build..... I plan to build it as MiG-29 Fulcrum A KB720 with ACMI markings as it appeared in 1991... Edited March 5, 2016 by Johnopfor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 I did get a little excited and didn't start taking pictures until after I had assembled he fuselage, but then again, there isn't much assembly before then, just the cockpit..... I did hollow out the area for the ejection seat, I plan to use the Dream Model K-36D resin seat to replace the blob that came with the kit...... I also used plastic card to shut the over intake doors, a common mistake on most MiG-29 kits.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Are those over wing intakes only open during high power engine operation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MiG-Mech Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) ...I also used plastic card to shut the over intake doors, a common mistake on most MiG-29 kits.... Good decision ! I will follow.:)/> Are those over wing intakes only open during high power engine operation? Also on ground, when main intake doors are closed (and engine is running). Edited March 5, 2016 by MiG-Mech Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 OK, I got the primary grey down on the plane...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Well, I applied the Fulcrum Green and Yellow..... ....and the end result..... ...now to work on the nose, panels and decals.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Looking good. Those bright yellow tail feathers really stand out from the camo on the rest of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Tweeker Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Pretty Cool John! Like the yellow! dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vince14 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomCooper Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Wow, this is a rare topic. Good paintwork! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 One colourful Mig . Looking forward to seeing it complete Good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks guys for your responses...... :coolio:/> Well, the painting is done, except for what touch-ups will be needed..... Here are the tails..... Sorry, I'm not too happy with the decals, they are very delicate and a couple of them began to come apart during application. I applied some film over the rest in the hopes that I don't continue with the same problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 that looks really great! Am I correct to assume the Testors MiG-29 is the same as the Italeri kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 that looks really great! Am I correct to assume the Testors MiG-29 is the same as the Italeri kit? Not exactly. Testors boxed the Fujimi kit previously before boxing the Italeri kit. The Fujimi reboxing is kit # 343, the Italeri kit is # 661. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Well, after an epic battle with the red panels..... ...I gave up after fighting with the top two, and painted the ones on the underside. I just hope that the other HiDecal sheets don't act this way, I would be very upset. Anyway, the main fuselage is ready, the stabilizers on, now to work on the undercarriage and weathering.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Worth the battle, Looking great Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_superbug Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 It indeed is looking great. looking forward to seeing the end result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomCooper Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Excellent painting and weathering! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Working on the landing gear..... I think that for now on, I'll stick with using plastic card to cover the top intakes instead of using putty to fill them in....I think that I have a better result with that, and less work too...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Looking really nice John. That decal issue was pretty ignorant! I'm glad you were able to beat them into submission on the top. How did you do so? Setting agent? Future? White glue and water mix? Smart move to paint the bottoms. Good work. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Looking really nice John. That decal issue was pretty ignorant! I'm glad you were able to beat them into submission on the top. How did you do so? Setting agent? Future? White glue and water mix? Smart move to paint the bottoms. Good work. Mike Continuous applications of white glue/water, setting solution and multiple uses of swear words...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looking good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 I've got it standing up, I'm trying to get it finished for tomorrow's Region 5 Convention..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Looks great Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 All complete...... More pictures posted in the Display Case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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