chameleon2009 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-29; NATO reporting name: "Fulcrum") is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. Developed by the Mikoyan design bureau as an air superiority fighter during the 1970s, the MiG-29, along with the larger Sukhoi Su-27, was developed to counter new American fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, and the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.[5] The MiG-29 entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1982. While originally oriented towards combat against any enemy aircraft, many MiG-29s have been furnished as multirole fighters capable of performing a number of different operations, and are commonly outfitted to use a range of air-to-surface armaments and precision munitions. The MiG-29 has been manufactured in several major variants, including the multirole Mikoyan MiG-29M and the navalised Mikoyan MiG-29K; the most advanced member of the family to date is the Mikoyan MiG-35. Later models frequently feature improved engines, glass cockpits with HOTAS-compatible flight controls, modern radar and IRST sensors, and considerably increased fuel capacity; some aircraft have also been equipped for aerial refuelling. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the militaries of a number of former Soviet republics have continued to operate the MiG-29, the largest of which is the Russian Air Force. The Russian Air Force wanted to upgrade its existing fleet to the modernised MiG-29SMT configuration, but financial difficulties have limited deliveries. The MiG-29 has also been a popular export aircraft; more than 30 nations either operate or have operated the aircraft to date, India being one of the largest export operators of the type. As of 2013, the MiG-29 is in production by Mikoyan, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) since 2006. This is the revel kit which is showing its age, but using the zacto models correction set which consisted of the nosecone, pitot, IRST, Canopy area, full length intakes, closed intake bypass vents, corrected chaff dispensers, stabiliser attachments and corrected and detailed exhausts with new engine trunking to fit them. Also included are instructions on how to correct the size and shape of the stabilisers, vertical stabilizers and wing-tips. And wheels. All were a buger to fit, but got there in the end, I painted this mig using the Hataka paint set, which I have to say were very nice and smooth, the pilot was from Hannant’s and I forget the brand, decals were airdoc decals The cockpit and seat were from cold war studios very nice set. enjoy 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Wow, that is pretty special Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Very cool indeed, really like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 very special, ticks all the boxes in a bog way, lovely base and figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoor_K Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Really nice model, It'll be very hard to pass it by on the contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Not often you see a 'western' Mig. Lovely exhaust effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 wow, very nice! turned out spectacular! any pics of the underside? (I am interested in the Zacto ducts :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 GRAND JOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 tasty, figures tasty too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Looks great the pilot looks nice as well rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyradial51 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 impressive looking Mig, well done.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Very nice indeed. I do like the exhausts. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF Laarbruch Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 All I can say is wow !!! Fantastic looking mig, got one in the stash hoping it will look as good as yours really stunning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Looks great - nice to see it in this livery. Must be a beast on the shelf. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Outstanding finish,great job all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Beautiful Job! A very inspirational build I might add as I too have all the fine bits too! I like the fact you built it as a German Air Force MiG, as I have a friend who had the honour of flying these before they were sold to Poland. Quite interesting stories he shared about his time in the "Seat" and his encounter with other aircraft in mock dogfights. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 On 16/03/2017 at 9:19 PM, WildeSau75 said: Looks great - nice to see it in this livery. Must be a beast on the shelf. Cheers, Michael Hi Michael it won't be on my shelf its on the clients shelf Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 It's lovely to see a model on a base, and what a job you've done. The attention to detail is fab. Thanks for sharing, perhaps a build thread????😉 Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 18/03/2017 at 10:28 PM, Covjets13 said: It's lovely to see a model on a base, and what a job you've done. The attention to detail is fab. Thanks for sharing, perhaps a build thread????😉 Si Build thread uploaded Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Stunning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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