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[LSP_Typhoonattack]

OK, I’ve settled on this as my next effort (in addition to some other catch up stuff), something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time. I’ve always been a fan of the Mig 21, so I intend to knock one off using the Trumpeter MF kit as a basis;… Mostly OOB, but with a dab of AM stuff. Markings to be determined, but something eye catching I hope, probably Iraq or Afghanistan scheme. This is where I’ll concentrate most of my energy.

[LSP_Ron]

That's quiet a deviation from your WW1 subjects as of late. I am sure it will be a popular build here!

Ron

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

That's quiet a deviation from your WW1 subjects as of late. I am sure it will be a popular build here!

Ron

Yep, my interests are all over the map. Plus, I've been inspired by a few threads here recently on the subject. Since I have only one Mig 21 built in this scale, I decided it was time to have some painting fun on what may possibly be one of my favorite Russian aircraft of all time. It's my desire to blow through this by Christmas. We'll see how that goes I guess.

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

Well I needed to start somewhere, so I decided on;… weapons! These are two of the four UB-16 rocket pods I need for this aircraft. After some "embellishment", I believe they’ll work out just fine.

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

No self respecting Mig would be caught dead without a centerline tank, so here we go.

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

Test fit of BB pit indicates some minor fit issues so far, but nothing that isn’t fixable.

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

This may well be the scheme, but I’m still looking into that. If not this, it’ll be something similarly challenging to me. Image scanned from my Squadron Mig 21 Fighting Colors book.

[mark31]

Nice camo for the fishbed.

Mark

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

Thanks Mark. I already have the decals, so just to cut down on waste, I may use them for the Afgan bird. Seat has been base coated with a nice blue that I really like. This is not the same blue as will be used in the majority of the pit. I'll start detail painting tomorrow.

[Peterpools]

Kevin
I haven't even digested the Triplane yet and the Mig is underway. Super start on the project.
Love OOB builds with updated cockpits.
Peter

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

A few years ago, I built these items to display alongside my Revell kit. Since I see no need to build them all over again, I’ll just use these as display items on the base for this machine.

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

Seat now has basic colors laid on. I see a couple of boo boos I need to correct, but seat is now basically done. A wash after clear coating should make a world of difference. Headrest still to be painted.I like it (just faked up, trying to capture the essence of the seat, it's a whole lot faster for me), what do you folks think?

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

The problem: multiple ejector pin marks (at least twenty), and four seams inside the aft burner section.

[LSP_Typhoonattack]

The solution: a piece of .010 sheet plastic rolled into a tube and glued in place.

[Peterpools]

Kev
Nice work on the seat and recycling has surely taken on a new meaning. Pretty neat solution to the burner can.
Peter