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Eduard 1/48 Iraqi Mig-21MF


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After many years of hobby inactivity, trying to get back with this 1/48 scale kit.

Eduard Mig 21MF, Aires cockpit, metallic pitot tube, masks and ladder for diorama.

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First cut of the resin didn't go as I wish..

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the Aires cockpit seems like it doesn't fit, not specified in the instructions so i have to cut the half bottom floor and make some  adjustments to fit it correctly. 

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I cut the eduard floor and supported the aires cockpit on the kit's plastic rail

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I thinned the spine with a round file and test fitt everything. All looks good..

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On 2/8/2023 at 11:20 AM, JackMan said:

Welcome Architeco  :wave:

 

Good start.  Aires cockpits always seem to have fit issues.  Great solution when you thinned the spine. :thumbsup:

I agree. Aires cockpit sets have great detail, but it seems like their engineers have never built a model using their products. 

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