Scale32 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 One of the things I like to strive for is realistic paintwork which makes it for me the longest step in the build but done right is very, very rewarding. I really like where your headed with this. Cheers Bevan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 great weathering and overall paint inspiration for my mig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thank you Gentlemen! Two days of leave left and I am now steaming ahead to get this project complete. Here is final look at the paintwork on the nose and the intakes. Over the satin coat as well as the light 5% mix, I used oil paint to highlight the fastener heads on the avionics panel on the nose, as well as green oil paint to recreate the marks on the side of the intake where the chalky green paint was scuffed by ground handling. I have rubbed some 7B pencil "dust" onto the upper brown paint of the intake, as well as the splitter plate to give it the glossy dark tone it appears to have. And that's that. Just for fun, here is the ejection seat. Aires magic. 7B pencil dust buffed onto the headrest to get the patina right. The acid test of this model was how it would sit on its gear. I struggled my backside off to get these glued into place as there are four points that need to be accurately positioned and glued AT THE SAME TIME! Eventually I figured epoxy was the way to go, and after some contortion they are in. Phew. The happy news is that this supersonic combine-harvester sits comfortably between the pregnant dragon MF and a tippy-toed ML. No bricks required to adjust the stance. Now, where is my glue... blackbetty, Kais, Gazzas and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 MARU5137, you certainly are a great supporter. Thank you! This project is now complete. It has been a wonderful learning experience, as most models tend to be. I now understand the shapes and sizes of the parts that make up this marvellous Cold War fighter, as well as some insight into the colour scheme they wore in Angolan service. This will all stand me in good stead as I tackle the illustrations for a book about a Cuban pilot's experiences in Angola. Here it is in soft detail, but please shuffle across to the Ready for Inspection side to see more. Cheers, Sean Greg W, Starfighter, scvrobeson and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Very impressive, is the seat the Aires with separate pe belts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHepplestone Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Brilliant work. This thread has been an absolute pleasure to follow Rick Griewski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Outstanding Result ! Very realistic looking, it's been a lot of fun watching it come together, thank you for sharing! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 23 hours ago, Kagemusha said: Very impressive, is the seat the Aires with separate pe belts? It is indeed Kagemusha. I think they (Aires) really hit a high point with the resin for this kit. I will be purchasing another KM1-M seat to see if a MiG-21 MF kit magically comes with it! 22 hours ago, TimHepplestone said: Brilliant work. This thread has been an absolute pleasure to follow Thanks Tim, as was your story about the fishnet stockings! 14 hours ago, LSP_Paul said: Outstanding Result ! Very realistic looking, it's been a lot of fun watching it come together, thank you for sharing! Paul It has been my pleasure Paul. Cheers, Sean Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha71 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 outsdanding work real winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) Congrats on finishing this extraordinary build, can't wait to see your next project! Cheers, Marcel Edited July 23, 2018 by Marcel111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 What a fantastic build! I've enjoyed following along and am gonna bookmark this one. The weathering on that Aires seat is just amazing. What's next? Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 11 hours ago, Gazzas said: What's next? Gaz Cheetah!!!??? what else ??????????? obvious for an expert ...doesn't it Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 7:02 PM, misha71 said: outsdanding work real winner Thanks Misha! On 7/23/2018 at 10:06 PM, Marcel111 said: Congrats on finishing this extraordinary build, can't wait to see your next project! Cheers, Marcel Thanks Marcel, I'm afraid the next one is a self development piece. Check out my response to Gaz... On 7/24/2018 at 3:29 AM, Gazzas said: What a fantastic build! I've enjoyed following along and am gonna bookmark this one. The weathering on that Aires seat is just amazing. What's next? Gaz Thanks Gaz! My next project is a T-55 tank. I haven't built any armour to date, but need a change of direction for a moment to catch up with the weathering techniques and products out there. Back with a MiG-29 after that. Cheers! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 On 7/24/2018 at 2:47 PM, alain11 said: Cheetah!!!??? what else ??????????? obvious for an expert ...doesn't it Alain You are funny Alain, and know too much! Keen on a MiG-29? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) hi funny !!!??? i am serious !!!!! ..............no , i am kidding , but there is a part of truth .From time to time , I take a look at the SAAF forum , hoping for a Cheetah thread , but ......" nada" .....I tried this conversion a while ago , Nick showed me the way , and helped me , but unfortunately , my cut turned wrong , too bad .. but I don't give up ....... Well , after your amazing Mig 23 , your T 55 , and then a Mig 29 , it seems you are in a Russian period.....so , A mig 29 ? cool project Alain Edited July 27, 2018 by alain11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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