TonkaGR.1 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 When you have multiple projects in finalization phase, it is best to start a new one This kit is pretty basic (and based on what I gather, shape wise not entirely accurate), so there will be plenty of opportunities for improvement and scratch building. Starting with air intakes which were sanded down a bit: Cockpit will be scratch built, starting with this opening Nose gear bay will be rebuilt: As well as main gear bays: Biggest disappointment were decals, at least with my sample they're full of tiny gaps and will not be used. BTW are there any sets for 1/144 Foxbats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaGR.1 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Some progress made. Removed details of bleed air doors - on aircraft they were inset: As the fuselage is about 3 mm too short, I've added plastic blocks at the end: And sanded them to rough shape: Vertical stabilizers are too small so that needs fixing: Ailerons are of completely wrong shape: Wings seem to short - and they're positioned too aft: And nose radar will have to be reshaped as well: That's all for now Edited October 11, 2016 by TonkaGR.1 Submitted post too early. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaGR.1 Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Small update, nose section was cut in 3 pieces: Mid section was then expanded and sanded off: Whereas radome will have to be rounded: Basic shape of elevators is now done, whole surface will have to be sanded off and engraved from scratch: Additionally, fan blades will be (hopefully) created from scratch: That's all for now 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Jings! A lot of work required in a small space but I've a feeling this is one worth watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Very cool Tonka. I have the Minicraft version on my shelf of doom. That beastie looks like a completely different kit to this, I was under the impression they where the same. I have no idea where I got that from?! Looking forward to seeing how you rebuild the landing gear bays. Kind Regards, Dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxzinbox Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 1/144 and you're comparing it to plans- This is gonna be good!! Following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaGR.1 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hi guys! Thanks for your comments, much appreciated It's been a busy month, hence very little progress has been made on MiG. Wings were cut off the fuselage in order to extend them accordingly: Each wing was then extended, all panels will have to be re-scribed: Vertical stabilizers were extended as well: Intakes need some reshaping: Main undercarriage tires are of correct size, but too thin: Therefore, some tires from old Airbus A340 kit will be used instead (of course shaped to correct dimensions ;)) That's all for now Oh, BTW: in case you haven't seen footage of low level flying with MiG-25: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Nice project and a good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Very interesting. Would be nice to see a side-to-side-comparison between the original kit and your improved MiG! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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