1/72 Academy Mig-23 (and then some)

[Harry336]

A bit of a kit-bash for these two Academy Mig-23S kits.

 

The one with the Romanian tiger stripes had a spare Trumpeter Mig-29A nose and a Master pitot. Decals were scavanged from the spares box.

 

The one with the good old Soviet '56' marking had a KP tail in addition to another spare Trumpeter Mig-29A nose, spare ejection seat and a Master brass pitot. Needless to say. The Romanian tiger stripes proved a killer. Many hours spent kneading blu-tac into shape and position.  And getting double vision in the process. Glad I finished it though. 

Edited June 4, 2023 by Harry336
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[Ryan Hothersall]

Nice builds. 

[JackMan]

Yup, I agree. Nice builds.

 

I did not know that a Mig-29 nose could be used on the Academy Mig-23. They certainly do make a difference to how the Mig-23 looks. I have the old Academy -23 and it appears to be an export version of the -23 with a smaller nose.  

 

I also like how you did the orange-ish canopy seal on number 56.  It gives the open canopy a more authentic look.

[Lost_Erik]

Lovely.👍

[Harry336]

Thanks, Ryan.

[Harry336]

Hi Jackman,  thanks. I read somewhere on line that the Trumpeter Mig 29 nose fits so I went for broke. I quite like the bulbous look from the off frontal angle. The KP tail on No. 56 is definitely a vast improvement over the stock Academy tail which is slightly smaller. 

[Harry336]

Cheers, Eric.