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Hi all, This is a subject about which I know nothing! In fact, until today it hadn't even occurred to me that former GDR aircraft had been a part of the reunited Germany's Luftwaffe. Stupid of me, I know, but there it is. So. my question is, is there any info on former-GDR aircraft, and specifically MiG-21s, continuing in service after the reunification? I know Eduard include markings in one of their kits - that's what has sparked this enquiry - but I'd be interested to know more. Google searches seem to bring up what look like pictures of models! Thanks in advance for any pointers, Mark

MiG-23 MF (Flogger-B) | 1/72 | Hasegawa East Germany I finished this on 1/31/2021. This replaces a long-lost MPC MiG-23 I made in middle school. I bought the kit only about a year ago, with the intention of doing an East German MiG. I saw one at the Evergreen museum in Oregon and for some reason the colors in the camouflage really appealed to me (pictures in my WIP). Not a lot to say about this build... it's not based on a specific aircraft and the decals were actually for a MiG-23BN (MiG-27 lookalike) and as a result were missing a couple insignia that go on the nose and tail that I've seen on all operational E. German MiG-23's. These missing insignia are just a couple of a few minor inaccuracies in this build, which is disappointing, but it still looks really cool on the shelf, so I think overall it was a win . The kit itself went together fairly well. The seams weren't terrible. It took a little scratch building to fix some errors in the cockpit and bring it up to snuff. I had to figure out the colors myself, which was a little hard, but I think I matched the colors on the Evergreen Museum MiG. Operational E. German MiG-23s seemed to have a range of colors used for the Dk. Green / Lt. Green / brown camo and there were also patches of different colors on operational MiGs, maybe from repairs or touch ups. I tried to replicate this in my paint job. Finishing: Seams filled with CA Paints: Mr. Color C56 (IJN Gray Green [Nakajima]), Mr. Color C43 (Wood brown), Hataka RLM 70 on top / Mr. Color C20 (Light Blue) on bottom / Mr. Color C331 (Dark Sea Gray) for dielectric panels / Mr. Color Super Metallic Stainless Steel with a dusting of Alclad Magnesium for all metal surfaces except the exhaust nozzle, which was Alclad Steel Weathering/Wear: Ivory Black and Burnt Umber oil paints Decals: Hi Decal Line 72-017 Here I had to build up the floor so that the seat would sit properly -- as it was, it was way too low. I also replaced the lame control stick with one from a Testors F/A-18, and made the seatbelts and ejection pull handles myself. That, and the detailing I did on the dashboard are actually visible with the canopy open or shut, which makes me happy! I'm still perfecting my penciled in panel lines technique. This kit had raised panel lines, which I sanded off completely, and then penciled them in at the end. They are barely visible in this photo, which is the point! To me, just barely visible panel lines seem the most realistic. I haven't gotten to the point where I'm going to fill in engraved panel lines and re-do them with a pencil because I'm too lazy for that, but it is a distinct possibility with the Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk. I that I have in the stash! The wheel bays were very plain, having just two vertical spars in them. I found pictures of MiG-23 wheel bays and copied the hydraulic lines and pipework. It makes a difference because design of the wheel bays and their doors means the interior of the main wheel bays can be seen from the side. I think they turned out OK despite these bad pictures. Close up of the detail I added to the dashboard and the painting of the Odd Rods and the panel they are mounted on. Thanks for looking! Comments, questions or constructive criticism welcome!

Hi folks. I finished it earlier in the year but I've only just got round to photographing it. I'd categorise this kit as a sanity build as it is a very simple airframe to assemble. Click fit and very easy to build otherwise. Paints are Gunze and decals are from the kit (East German Air Force). The only addition is the Eduard fabric seatbelts. I'm not conivnced by these yet. The only gripe I'd have with the kit is the number of stencils on it. You wouldn't know looking at it but they number over 100. Anyway, hope you like it. Cheers, Mick

Here is my entry for the build. Belatedly I remembered I had the Profilepack Eduard Mig-21PF hidden away in the stash. One of the options is MiG-21PF - Serial Number 761008, Jagdfliegergeschwader 2, German Democratic Republic, Trollenhagen Air Base, Late 80s which I think fits the bill nicely. I will admit to being slightly awed by the amount of plastic but I have heard good things about the Eduard Mig-21s so will give it a go. All comments very welcome. Dave