danimalmagic Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Pretty quick build and one for my own collection for a change, just over two weeks work from start to finish, if i ever come get another one i think i might do a NMF version. Overall a nice kit to build, the only thing that lets it down are the deep old panel lines, but having done a few Anigrand kits that is par for the course. The landing gear i thought was going to be an issue but it is quite steady even with all the weight of the resin.After getting the base coat on i just added some random panel variations to break up the surface. The real thing if we can call it that is quite glossy and patchy but its kind of dificult to get to fussy with this sort of thing as its not real so you dont really have a lot to work with, i suppose that is also a good side to sci fi work, no real right or wrong. Last thing to do was decal and assemble, job done, yes the air brakes are up. Thanks for looking. Regards.Danny. Edited January 18, 2017 by danimalmagic 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Oooh I like that! Oddly, I watched this movie just the other day and looked up this exact kit. At $260+ for a 1/48 kit, I couldn't justify that but after seeing this, I may change my mind once I'm feeling a little more flushed :). What color did you use as a base coat? Edited January 18, 2017 by Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Madhatter said: Oooh I like that! Oddly, I watched this movie just the other day and looked up this exact kit. At $260+ for a 1/48 kit, I couldn't justify that but after seeing this, I may change my mind once I'm feeling a little more flushed :). What color did you use as a base coat? Basecoat is tamiya tyre black overcoated in tamiya semi gloss clear. Wing leading edges and upper intakes are tamiya matt black. Panel tone variations are tamiya nato black, tamiya Germany grey and individual gloss panels are a coat of Future. You dont have to pay that much, just keep a search on EBay. Thanks for looking. Danny Edited January 18, 2017 by danimalmagic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 That's really great looking. I keep meaning to pick up the 1/72 scale kit but just like Madhatter, I suffer from sticker shock. Still that's an amazing model. Just remember "think in Russian! " Sorry couldn't resist. ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I love it. Absolutely fantastic job - as I said earlier on, you've done her justice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 That is really great, I love it. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Disciple Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Daymn, my hats of to you sir. Im sure Mitchell Gant would be so proud to see your results, all those panel lines have come out a treat. The finish is great too, tell me did this come with a pilot figure? Wayne. Edited January 19, 2017 by Deadman Disciple 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Well done, my all time favourite Mig. What a great finish. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Danny.. EXQUISITE work. I like your FLAWLESSLY NEAT Black painting. STUNNING. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Great job,i like how you've made what could have been a very boring black scheme, very eye catching indeed,like it Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Now all you need is a submarine poking through an ice sheet runway for refuelling! not seen that film since it came out at the cinema. Classic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Excellent job, that looks brilliant! Superb. Good memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Great job! Really love the different shades of grey on the panels, it looks fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Simply stunning from a film I still really enjoy. How big is the finished article?? Would be interesting posed next to an actual Mig 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Great Job Danny love the various panel shades,you should put her in Aircraft RFI as a lot of us aircraft modellers never venture over here into outer space! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 9 hours ago, stevej60 said: Great Job Danny love the various panel shades,you should put her in Aircraft RFI as a lot of us aircraft modellers never venture over here into outer space! Thanks mate, would not want to break the rules😁 I will do it later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hell that is stunning! Really very very nice the colored panels look fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 6 hours ago, rockpopandchips said: Hell that is stunning! Really very very nice the colored panels look fantastic. 16 hours ago, stevej60 said: Great Job Danny love the various panel shades,you should put her in Aircraft RFI as a lot of us aircraft modellers never venture over here into outer space! 19 hours ago, Simon382 said: Simply stunning from a film I still really enjoy. How big is the finished article?? Would be interesting posed next to an actual Mig 31 On 20/01/2017 at 7:54 AM, Hunter Rose said: Great job! Really love the different shades of grey on the panels, it looks fantastic On 19/01/2017 at 10:53 PM, Parabat said: Excellent job, that looks brilliant! Superb. Good memories. On 19/01/2017 at 10:49 PM, The Chief Smeg said: Now all you need is a submarine poking through an ice sheet runway for refuelling! not seen that film since it came out at the cinema. Classic. On 19/01/2017 at 10:27 PM, Hewy said: Great job,i like how you've made what could have been a very boring black scheme, very eye catching indeed,like it Glynn On 19/01/2017 at 10:27 PM, Hewy said: Great job,i like how you've made what could have been a very boring black scheme, very eye catching indeed,like it Glynn On 19/01/2017 at 11:07 AM, HOUSTON said: Danny.. EXQUISITE work. I like your FLAWLESSLY NEAT Black painting. STUNNING. On 19/01/2017 at 8:43 AM, whitestar12chris said: Well done, my all time favourite Mig. What a great finish. All the best Chris On 18/01/2017 at 9:09 PM, Thud4444 said: That's really great looking. I keep meaning to pick up the 1/72 scale kit but just like Madhatter, I suffer from sticker shock. Still that's an amazing model. Just remember "think in Russian! " Sorry couldn't resist. ... On 19/01/2017 at 6:25 AM, k5054nz said: I love it. Absolutely fantastic job - as I said earlier on, you've done her justice! On 19/01/2017 at 7:58 AM, Deadman Disciple said: Daymn, my hats of to you sir. Im sure Mitchell Gant would be so proud to see your results, all those panel lines have come out a treat. The finish is great too, tell me did this come with a pilot figure? Wayne. Thanks guys/gal Danny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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