Eric B. Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) Hello, These are my little Mig-29 9-12s in 1/72nd scale. Story started a few years ago when I built my first Mig-29 in 1/72nd scale. At the time best choice was between the Italeri and Airfix models. I thought the Italeri kit was a better starting point and proceeded with my project. I actually was not very satisfied with that first try for 2 main reasons : I missed to correct the angled position of the main landing gears (Italeri gives them vertical…) I left the upper auxilliary intake doors open – they normally are closed when aircraft are parked and idle. I decided to correct these flaws and later started a second Fulcrum, also from an Italeri kit. I also corrected some other aspects of the aircraft addind resin accessories in the process (nose cone, cockpit and seat, wheels and exhaust nozzles). Aircraft was built as a Malaysian Mig-29N. Resin IFR probe and fairing were difficult to cement in position so I decided to build my Mig-29N without the IFR equipment (I found information proving that Mig-29N have occasionnaly flown without them). Then better Fulcrums were released both by Trumpeter then Zvezda. I had decided for either an East German, Czeck or Polish 5 colour camo which left me with the Trumpeter Mig-29 9-12 (Until now Zvezda reselased only the 9-13 and 9-19 version from their new moulds). Here are both models Italeri Mig-29N Trumpeter Mig-29A Cheers Eric B. Edited May 23, 2021 by Eric B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sakai Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 There has never been any "Czechia" or "Czeck". Until January 1st, 1993 there had been Czechoslovakia or Czechoslovak Republic and as of that date country split into Czech Republic and Slovak Republic. Mig-29s fleet was split 50:50 between 2 new republics, exception from the rule 2:1 in favour of Czech Republic who sold their Fulcrums to Poland soon. Slovak AF is still operating Mig-29s. Very nice builds, you captured the Czechoslovak Fulcrum's colors really well. Actually Russian colors, so called "tactical camouflage". Cheers, Mario in NYC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Nice builds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 These are some nice Fulcrums. I much prefer either the Trumpeter or Zvezda MiGs, but once built, the Italeri kit looks ok too. Did You do anything to the Italeri windscreen? I always see them as too small, like almost taken from an F-5E. Actually, I used spare Italeri windscreen on a Hobby Boss F-5E. Looks way better than stock. Love the Czech camo. Would look even better with some Polish insignia 😉 Ok, I may be biased. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bolschoj Phantome Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Very nice models! Thank you for your interest in Russian technology! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SakisG Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Beautiful, both of them! What colours did you use for the grey-green camo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Hi Eric, I'm trying to understand how you make your builds look so realistic, particularly the first photo is like looking at the real thing! Is is the angle that you use? the right light and time to take the photo? the colours' hues on the models (which by the way look spot-on for the scale)? Edited October 26, 2021 by SERNAK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Both look nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Beautiful Builds ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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