Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 This is going to be my next build, Trumpeter's 1/48 MiG-23BN, which I will be finish in Czech markings.I wanted to get a resin cockpit set, but found it difficult to find the right one for the BN variant. So I'll use Eduards Zoom set, and a very nice looking Quickboost seat. I am also going to using a newly released resin correction set, made by a company called Cold War Studios.As a finishing touch, I've also got a PlusModels ladder.Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 So finally made a positive start on this kit. A few small assemblies primed, and cockpit started.I've now received my correction/detail set from Cold War Studios. Very impressed with it. What's in the box? Well, you get a resin corrected nosecone (I've shown a comparison with the kit nose), and forward fuselage section, plus various antenna, scoops and forward undercarriage doors. There is a vac-formed canopy (2 in fact), with a masking set, and a nice PE set, which includes the canopy frame. Lastly there is a mini CD, on which you will find a PDF file for a 3 page set of instructions. The best bit is there is a walk-round, with over 100 stunning photos, of a Bulgarian BN.Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Cockpit has had the Eduard PE fitted. Now just needs a little bit of weathering.Finished the Aires resin seat too. Really like their products, always crisp detail.Talking of Aires (and good detail), I've now got some of their Aerobonus range rockets pods, bombs, and pilot figure.Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Started fitting components into the Cold War Studio correction set.Taking one side of the front fuselage, I fitted the front wheel bay first, followed by the main cockpit tub. This was followed by the side panel.The other side of the forward fuselage was mated up and superglued, and the remaining side panel fitted. Finally, the corrected nosecone was fitted. So just some filling and sanding to do, then it's on with the main fuselage.Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) finally! someone doing a MiG-23BN that will look like one! nose difference is striking.... great ingredients, and a very good start on the cockpit! Edited February 21, 2017 by exdraken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Great start on a cracking subject. I was really looking forward to the release of this kit but have put it off due to the glaring nose issues but now that the correction set is available it's back on the list! I look forward to seeing the rest of your build. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 54 minutes ago, exdraken said: finally! someone doing a MiG-23BN that will look like one! nose difference is striking.... great ingredients, and a very good start on the cockpit! I hadn't realised there a shape issue, until I read about this newly released correction set. Couldn't pass up a challenge! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 48 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Great start on a cracking subject. I was really looking forward to the release of this kit but have put it off due to the glaring nose issues but now that the correction set is available it's back on the list! I look forward to seeing the rest of your build. Craig. Thank you Craig. Its a nice little set, and there's over 100 reference photos, plus a PDF of the instructions. I'm not going to use the vac-form canopy, I'll be using the kits canopy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Wee Beastie said: Thank you Craig. Its a nice little set, and there's over 100 reference photos, plus a PDF of the instructions. I'm not going to use the vac-form canopy, I'll be using the kits canopy. I guess not using the new canopy will result in a not closing canopy...as the front canopy is inclined downwards on the real BN (and -27) models... not like Trumpeters horizontal front windscreen base... might work if you leave the canopy open! looking forward to your findings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Ian , im going to watch this ,your on a roll with the phantom and mirage,your up for the hat trick,, good start and the best of luck . Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Sorry beastie the mirage wasn't yours ,I'll still follow though your probably on for the hat trick any way, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Hewy said: Ian , im going to watch this ,your on a roll with the phantom and mirage,your up for the hat trick,, good start and the best of luck . Glynn 1 hour ago, Hewy said: Sorry beastie the mirage wasn't yours ,I'll still follow though your probably on for the hat trick any way, Cheers Glynn. I did build a Mirage 2000N about a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Just now, Wee Beastie said: Cheers Glynn. I did build a Mirage 2000N about a year ago. Bugger ,haven't seen it ,,shouldn't have put that second post in and blagged it,, mind i bet it was just as good as the phantom, Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I'll sit in if I may. The Cold War Studios set does looks impressive, I'm thinking of getting the Mig 25 nose set, for the ICM kit. Looking forward to more John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Hewy said: Bugger ,haven't seen it ,,shouldn't have put that second post in and blagged it,, mind i bet it was just as good as the phantom, Glynn Take a look Glynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 50 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: I'll sit in if I may. The Cold War Studios set does looks impressive, I'm thinking of getting the Mig 25 nose set, for the ICM kit. Looking forward to more John You're more than welcome John, make yourself comfy. if the MiG-25 set is as good as the MiG-23 set, it will be worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 8 hours ago, Wee Beastie said: Take a look Glynn. Yes I like it Ian, pilots, in flight, blurred runway, great stuff, nice scene, Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehammer Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi, just seen this one, you're clearly off to a good start. Isn't it funny? We're in the same situation as 20 years ago. The best 1/48 kit of the Duckbill around needs a multimedia correction set for the nose from an obscure cottage company. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingdutchman Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Very interesting subjest Ian, haven't seen many being build on forums'. The replacement nose looks very nice. Great start you've made with the cockpit, the Eduard set just adds a bit of realism to it. Evert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Flyingdutchman said: Very interesting subjest Ian, haven't seen many being build on forums'. The replacement nose looks very nice. Great start you've made with the cockpit, the Eduard set just adds a bit of realism to it. Evert 2 hours ago, Bonehammer said: Hi, just seen this one, you're clearly off to a good start. Isn't it funny? We're in the same situation as 20 years ago. The best 1/48 kit of the Duckbill around needs a multimedia correction set for the nose from an obscure cottage company. Thank you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Corrected nose section is now attached to the main fuselage. This has gone better than I thought. The making and fitting of the correction set is not as daunting as it first appears. Cold War Studio have done a great job.Wings assembled and fitted, and sandwiched between the upper and lower fuselage sections. The swing-wing action works too!Main air intakes have been fitted, and the fit is generally very good.Also, the main undercarriage bays have been assembled, and fitted into the lower fuselage.Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Great work Ian she is looking fantastic. The correction set seems to fit without too much bother and it certainly looks a lot better than the kit nose. Keep up the good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 On 24 February 2017 at 10:31 AM, modelling minion said: Great work Ian she is looking fantastic. The correction set seems to fit without too much bother and it certainly looks a lot better than the kit nose. Keep up the good work. Cheers thank you. Another bonus is there isn't too much filling to doeither 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Agree with craig the resin parts will need minimal fettling, i like your stand is it a camera mount 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.D. Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 @Wee Beastie: Nice build. Looking forward to seeing this progress. Umm... that clamp you're using to support it. You're perchance a watchmaker, are you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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