tomprobert Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Evening all, I've just finished building this as a mojo-mender as with a few long term projects on the go, I'd become bogged down and in need of something that went together without problems - this 1/32nd scale twin-stick MiG-29UB proved to be just the medicine. I picked this up at Telford for £25 which proved to be very good value for money. It's quite simple kit but in truth that's why I chose it - the cockpit lacks detail and the undercarriage bays are very basic, but the overall fit and construction is excellent and I encountered no construction issues at all. I used the decals from the box, which represent a MiG-29UB of 120 IAP based at Domna, Siberia, in the summer of 2003. Revell's colour guidance could only be interpreted by someone with a masters degree in colour mixing, so instead I just used pictures on the net for guidance, using mainly US equivalents from Xtracolour to get a close-enough match to the real thing. Other than that, it's as it comes in the box. Mikoyan MiG-29UB, Domna Air Base, Siberia, 2003. Jet pipe detail isn't too bad at all: Cockpit detail is pretty basic but some Airscale placards and dial decals and a belt set from Eduard means it's passable when peering through the canopy: The overall quality of the surface detail is excellent in my opinion: Wheel bays are basic but when sitting on its undercarriage very little is visible anyway: If you're thinking about a good value, large scale modern-era jet fighter, then I'd recommend this kit wholeheartedly... Tom 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Extremly nice! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Love Russian stuff as you know, but I love the UB MiG-29 more than the single seaters.. nice build Tom I'm doing exactly the same too but in smaller scale, building the Special Hobby Mirage F.1B as I'm well and truly bogged down with Mach2 & Vacs.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Beautiful job, how did you get that canopy so clear, that's really impressive! Fantastic work, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Takes me back - that kit was my first RFI post on here. Think I did the same scheme, but also attempted to do Revell's suggested paint mixes, not keen to repeat that! Completely agree with you about this one being good for the mojo - good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 This is one of those rare trainers which is prettier than the single-seater, and you've certainly done it justice! Love the splash of colour with the tail markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Yes I agree Mig 29 Twin seater is nicer as single one and your huge model looks very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks for the kind words, folks. Beautiful job, how did you get that canopy so clear, that's really impressive! Fantastic work, Eng The canopy just had a bit of a polish with a glasses cloth and nothing more - it's quite thick but beautifully moulded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 That has to be a pretty powerful mojo Tom, look how it repaired itself Love this and unlike Radders I am not normally a fan of Eastern Bloc whizzery just excellent sir T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDELK Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I must say, for just being a basic kit, you sure made it look very nice. I especially like the afterburner cans and the paint scheme is spot on. I have a 1/48 GWH Mig-29 on the bench and there's nothing basic about it. I sometimes miss the simple ones..lol GREAT JOB!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 What a marvellous clean built! Really something different for a change. Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Cracking mig, love the crisp appearance too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindan Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 This is a good one, the finish is extremely meet and smooth the clarity of the cockpit is first class, got any more like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 looks immaculate, superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Hi Tom.Good job. One note, the plane belongs to the 31-th Guards Fighter Nikopol Red Banner Order of Suvorov III degree regiment named after Hero of the Soviet Union Nikolai Glazov. Based Zernograd. http://www.walkarounds.airforce.ru/avia/rus/mig/mig-29ub/index.htm So he looked in 2014. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertom Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looks great Tom! Hopefully my UB will look as good as yours when I start mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Great photo Sergey, and sad to see it like that. We all have the same problems preserving such big chunks of machinery - nice, clean build Tom!! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Nice work, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Very nice with crisp camo Just how big is it? Are the main wheels the diameter of Humbrol tins or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Great job ! This one looks superb and it's an excellent way to get back into the swing of things with models. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Big and beautifully built Tom,superb job all round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 That is a good looking MiG. Nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Awesome finishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Looks good, I agree with the comments about the canopy - it looks amazingly clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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