Mig-21MF

[LSP_K2]

Meanwhile, seam prep continues at a decent pace. Between Mister Liquid Putty, Mister Surfacer, and Acryl blue, I believe I have a fighting chance.

 

[LSP_K2]

Almost there. Still kind of rough, but far better than it was. I should be able to finish it up tomorrow.

 

[Daywalker]

Excellent work so far Kevin!

 

That cockpit color would give me a migraine if I had to sit in there! Looks just right to me, and that bang seat is sublime. Perfection!

[Derek B]

Wow, that ejection seat is a bit tastey! (as is the cockpit - very neat painting). Painting is quite obviously your 'thing' (where's the jealousy icon when you need one!).

 

 

Derek

[LSP_K2]

Derek, I do enjoy painting, that's a fact. How good at it I am I'm not sure, but I do enjoy it. Continuing with the worst (most work related), areas, I've continued with prep on the rear end. All together, about two hours of sanding so far. (Chomping at the bit to try my new Iwata.)

 

[LSP_K2]

Since it appears that there are no 1:32 AM rocket pods of the type I seek, I've decided to just go ahead and doctor up kit supplied weapons.

 

[LSP_K2]

Happy news for me; I received the Iwata to Paasche adapter (can't use the Iwata without it), tried it, and this little Iwata kicks booty! Now if I can just find my poor little lost lamb parts,...

[LSP_K2]

There may be a bright spot after all; two of my wayward parts have now been recovered;... they were "hiding", the sneaky little things. Seizing the opportunity, I painted the bottle and little gizmo that I had created, and glued the scoop looking thingy (technical term), on, so that I won't run the risk of losing it again. I'm a happy guy, at least for the moment.

 

[LSP_K2]

Now that I'm sensing a certain amount of optimism that I'll eventually be able to finish this, I'm continuing work on the various seams and gaps around ill fitting parts. Since in the past, I've had troubles with seams splitting open on large aircraft, I'm now adding a bevel to one joining surface, then filling the resultant trough with super glue.

 

[LSP_K2]

Well guys, it looks as if though providence has intervened on my behalf; yet another wayward piece has turned up, and is now securely glued in place. Looks like I may be able to start painting this weekend after all.

 

[LSP_K2]

OK, I'm now prepared to call the sills complete (admittedly not the best job though), and ready for paint.

[LSP_K2]

Playing with IP/coaming combination appears to be OK too, so far. Comments?

 

[Hartmann352]

Wow!!!

 

I have this one waiting in the wings....going to do the Polish AF with the Swordfish on the sides...(took awhile to find that set of 'cals...hope they are good.)

 

Going to be strictly OOB, (except for the 'cals)...not good enough for AM stuff like the office.

 

Looking quite beautiful Kevin.

 

Something about these, the extreme angles and rocket, yet airplane shape....I don't know, caught my eye the very first picture I saw.

 

Watching and patiently awaiting to see you cross the finish line with this one Kevin.

 

Cheers,

Dave

[jgrease]

Looks great! I did the -MF version last year (took me almost 3 years to get it done), so I feel your pain. Super work on yours.

[LSP_K2]

Wow!!!

 

I have this one waiting in the wings....going to do the Polish AF with the Swordfish on the sides...(took awhile to find that set of 'cals...hope they are good.)

 

Going to be strictly OOB, (except for the 'cals)...not good enough for AM stuff like the office.

 

Looking quite beautiful Kevin.

 

Something about these, the extreme angles and rocket, yet airplane shape....I don't know, caught my eye the very first picture I saw.

 

Watching and patiently awaiting to see you cross the finish line with this one Kevin.

 

Cheers,

Dave

Thanks very much. I too am rather enjoying it. The Mig 21 is near the top of my list of favorite jet fighters.