Ukraine MiG-29 Pylons and Weapons?

[Curt B]

Hi All,

I am beginning my build of the 1/48 GWH MiG-29 9-13, and I plan to paint it in the Ukraine digital camo with various grey tones.  From what  I've been able to gather, Ukraine does not have the 9-13 variant, but  the GWH plane is the best MiG-29 in 1/48, so I'm limited to  that variant (though I also have a GWH MiG-29SMT, which I understand Ukraine also does not have).   Any thoughts on what I'd need to do to the 9-13 to make it as close to a Ukraine MiG used in the current  conflict?

 

Also, I've read that  the Ukraine MiG-29s have used a variety of, or modified, weapon pylons that can carry both Russian (R-27 Vympel) and western (US HARM missiles) weaponry.  Any ideas on what, if any, pylons I can/should use, if different from the GWH kit pylons, and any other weapons Ukraine has used on their MiG-29s?

[oldude]

Really? List of Ukraine Mig-29 types.

http://www.mig.mariwoj.pl/mig-29-ua.htm

Edited March 25, 2024 by oldude

[Niels]

Here's a selection of alternatives for you; 
reskit mig-29* 1:48 - Scale Modeling Search (scalemates.com)

[Curt B]

Thanks, gents.  I'd definitely read elsewhere that the Ukraine variants did not include the 9-13.  I guess there are lots of sources out there, not all correct.

Edited March 25, 2024 by Curt B

[spejic]

There's two different pylon systems for carrying Western weapons. This is a good look at the pylon designed for bombs - it has been used for JDAM and the French AASM:

 

https://www.twz.com/ukrainian-mig-29s-mysterious-jdam-er-pylon-our-best-look-yet

 

The one for carrying the HARM is a two part affair that doesn't have that antenna probe sticking out. This article has a good picture of this kind close to the end:

 

https://www.twz.com/ukrainian-mig-29-fighter-appears-with-mystery-weapon-pylons

 

[Curt B]

23 minutes ago, spejic said:

There's two different pylon systems for carrying Western weapons. This is a good look at the pylon designed for bombs - it has been used for JDAM and the French AASM:

 

https://www.twz.com/ukrainian-mig-29s-mysterious-jdam-er-pylon-our-best-look-yet

 

The one for carrying the HARM is a two part affair that doesn't have that antenna probe sticking out. This article has a good picture of this kind close to the end:

 

https://www.twz.com/ukrainian-mig-29-fighter-appears-with-mystery-weapon-pylons

 

WOW, that’s a better answer than I could have hoped for…thank you!!