j8kob_F Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'm new here at britmodeller and thought that sharing my build here would be a good idea to present myself. My plan is to build a Lybian MIG-23ML using the MF version from trumpeter. To dress it up I have some AM from Eduard and the Aires ML cockpit and master pitot tube. The decals are from Blackbird decals and the individual will be 7202. Hope you like it and feel free to comment to make me feel welcome . Here is some pictures of what I have and what I’m aiming for. And a picture of the real thing: http://www.airliners.net/photo/Libya---Air/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-23ML/1167950/L/&sid=ca905be3598b0a7755b7304bed243f34 Cheers Jakob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Welcome aboard! What a great way to start off, I'll be watching. One little point though, doesn't the ML have a different nose to the MF? Trumpeter did just release an ML. The Libyans also had MFs I think.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j8kob_F Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Welcome aboard! What a great way to start off, I'll be watching. One little point though, doesn't the ML have a different nose to the MF? Trumpeter did just release an ML. The Libyans also had MFs I think.... I will have to look into that, i dont think that Lybians had any MFs but i Think they used the MS version which i think is a MF with different electronics. So a little update. I began working on the cockpit which began by removing the casting block of the main tub, I do this using sandpaper placed flat on the table. I also removed the detail from the sidewalls to prepare them for some Eduard PE I also had the time to paint the cockpit using a mix of Gunze colors, the color is a little darker and richer in reality. Jakob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yes I think you're right about the MS, externally the only difference is a frame on the canopy (easily overcome with masking). Good start on pit, that colour looks suitably garish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Lookforward to seeing this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettymoo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Wow, you ve got a whole lot of goodies lined up there, this should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j8kob_F Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 First of thanks to everyone for your encouragements and especially Phil for helping my with some very useful reference. The cockpit is a mix of aires resin and Eduard pre painted PE. For once the aires cockpit wasn’t great, the detail is good but the casting was rather rough so I had to smooth that out some and repaint it. Here are some pictures of the current state: Jakob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Colour looks great! Got to love a Mig 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 What a great start. I will follow with interest as this kit is on my to-buy list. And lots of lovely aftermarket also. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Glad to know the refs are helpful. That pit looks cracking, interesting that the Aires pit wasn't that great, I've got the Neomega one for mine and it looks awesome. Edited January 22, 2014 by SaintsPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j8kob_F Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks Phil, Tom and Val! I bet the Neomega pit is awsome, i have their Viggen cockpit and it looks fantastic. I i'm really feeling tempted to by their UB conversion and then build me a Mig-23UB. I've started work on the Wheel wells. The rear wheel wells are Eduard Brassin partsand they are truly a work of art. The front one is the trumpeter parts with Eduard PE.Some odd bits and pieces included in the brassin kit:The wheel wells together:Painted them black for shading:Painted H308 as recomended by Eduard: Cheers Jakob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espantallo Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Interesting kit, attractive painting's scheme.Looking forward.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Great start, lovely detail in those Aires gear bays.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 nice wheel bays! seem to be worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j8kob_F Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Thanks Tom, Espantallo and Exdraken and Tom the wheel bays are from Eduard . So here's another update. I've finished painting the wheel wells and they are now safely resting under dust covers until i add them to the fuselage. I used Vallejo paints, magnification, strong lighting, teeny-tiny paintbrushes and a lot of patience but I’m very pleased with the result. All the paints used were from the "traditional" Vallejo line with the exception of the silver which is from their "Air" line as I find the regular silver useless. Here are some pics and in the last picture the wheel well is accompanied by an edible flower that my sister makes. Cheers Jakob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j8kob_F Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 So time for another update! I’ve continued work on my MIG-23 and the order of the day is the engine. It’s the Eduard Brassin one and as usual with Eduard’s products it’s super well detail and easy to work with and this also came with painting instructions which Is a huge help. Enjoy: Cheers Jakob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Looking good so far, nice nozzles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Looking really good, those Eduard resin parts are fantastic, kind of a shame you don't get tot see them again once it's all closed up! We all know it's there though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_H_ Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Does look great. I wasn't going to get anything for my MF but I need those wheel bays. Also, edible flower looks amazing! Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcEdouard Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Why on Earth would you sand off the beautiful detail in the aires cockpit to place on that pre printed Eduard stuff?? That's such a travisty... This is one of Aires' best cockpits... the detail is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Hi Jakob. Hows the build going? I've just caught up with your fantastic progress. Cockpit, Wheel Wells, Burner all looking superb. We need updates!!! :-) Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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