stenkabg Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hello friends! The summer is almost gone an it is time for our hobby again. I want to present you my latest build - the GWH MiG-29A in the colors of the Bulgarian air force. I wanted to do it without aftermarket as the kit is a gem in itself, But had to do some shape refinements and some scratch built details. The decals used are from Caracal Models. The model is painted with Akan acrylics and weathered with oils. It represents a start up with one engine running and the second one still off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stenkabg Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 and some more pictures... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks beautiful - easily one of the best MiG-29 builds I have seen! Kursad Caracal Models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Outstanding work Stenka.I think that this one is the best mig-29 I have ever seen.In any scale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 What a great build! Can you describe the shape refinements and the scratch built details? Thanks Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exhausted Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Great work. This is truly stunning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stenkabg Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thank you guys! Outstanding work Stenka.I think that this one is the best mig-29 I have ever seen.In any scale. I am honored to hear this from a true master of MiGs! Can you describe the shape refinements and the scratch built details? Thanks Thomas The main thing I did is to make the "chicks" more pronounced and to refine the transition from the chicks to the nose to achieve the true MiG-29 look. I worked on the landing gears and their bays as there were some mistakes and odd "ribs" in there. They did some design decisions and then changed their mind without cleaning up. The other thing I did is to close one of the exhaust nozzles and the top side of the plane I added some raised detail. You can see more here in our clubs forum: My link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longmc Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 this is what I really admire in others modeling. The simple markings of a line bird, with weathering done so well it looks real! Really well done. With the right background, it would look absolutely real! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pookie Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 beautiful! It looks like they just put a new radome on it, oh wait... it's a kit :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thank you guys! I am honored to hear this from a true master of MiGs! The main thing I did is to make the "chicks" more pronounced and to refine the transition from the chicks to the nose to achieve the true MiG-29 look. I worked on the landing gears and their bays as there were some mistakes and odd "ribs" in there. They did some design decisions and then changed their mind without cleaning up. The other thing I did is to close one of the exhaust nozzles and the top side of the plane I added some raised detail. You can see more here in our clubs forum: My link Thanks for the reply! But what do you mean with "chicks"? :unsure: Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stenkabg Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 I mean where port and starboard sides of the nose section meat the canopy. I wanted to write cheeks instead of chicks. Sorry for the misspell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks for clarification! now it makes sense! Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metroman Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Now I got to go get me on of those GWH MIGs - superb work sir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Very well done Mig-29!! The finish is very realistic. Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 That's what a Fulcrum's supposed to look like! Drop-dead gorgeous! :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tintriangle Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Very realistic - great build and finish :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kellerassel Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Congratulation, Sir! You did a very great Job. :thumbsup:/>/> :thumbsup:/>/> :thumbsup:/>/> :wave:/> Dieter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
musangpulut Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Superb paint job! Match with the real one in my eyes. Do you dilute the AKAN paints with some white or gray to get some paint's scale effect before use or just use it straight from the bottle?May I know what AKAN paint number did you use for the main camo? Cheers Amzari Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stenkabg Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 First I want to thank you all for the possitive feedback. Superb paint job! Match with the real one in my eyes. Do you dilute the AKAN paints with some white or gray to get some paint's scale effect before use or just use it straight from the bottle?May I know what AKAN paint number did you use for the main camo? Cheers Amzari I used the Akan paints number 73092 for the light gray and 73093 for the gray-green color. First I applied them as tehy are and then added some light gray to them + little blue for some of the panels. Then I finished it with oil washes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
musangpulut Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Many thanks for the informative input. keep it up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Great work! Fantastic finish on engines :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Truly amazing paint job and finish! Congrats! /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary West Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I am so glad I saw this - I recently acquired GWH MiG-29 also and decals for Bulgarian AF - love their National markings. Great model Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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