Wee Beastie Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 This is my next build. North Vietnamese MiG-17F with the following aftermarket used:- Eduard PE cockpit setQuickboost ejection seat Master Model metal pitot and gun barrels Montex canopy mask Untitled 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...
Hewy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Nice choice ian, bmf, or one of the green camo schemes Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, Hewy said: Nice choice ian, bmf, or one of the green camo schemes Glynn Neither Glynn, I've discovered another colour scheme, which will be little different! Edited August 9, 2017 by Wee Beastie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Cockpit tub completed. Painted with Hataka Light Ghost Grey, and detailed with their black.The Eduard set has really brought the best out of the somewhat bland kit supplied one. The Quickboost seat lovely, with nice crisp detailing.A little bit of wash, and some drybrushing, and it's ready to be installed into the 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Watching with great interest. I built the Airfix boxing of the SMER/OEZ kit years ago and finished it in the supplied NVA markings. I had the Eduard set for that kit, which was one of the very first ones they made. This kit looks very like the Trumpeter MiG-15bis in terms of the parts breakdown. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, John said: Watching with great interest. I built the Airfix boxing of the SMER/OEZ kit years ago and finished it in the supplied NVA markings. I had the Eduard set for that kit, which was one of the very first ones they made. This kit looks very like the Trumpeter MiG-15bis in terms of the parts breakdown. John Thanks John. Yes, you're right, it's very similar build-wise to the Trumpeter MiG-15. I built Trumpy's MiG-15 last year, and that was a nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Engine and exhaust painted, and engine installed into the rear fuselage. Note that part of the engine is seen in the airbrake opening. Painted with Vallejo Metallic Colour, and given a dark wash.The rest of the kit is now assembled, and the Master Model pitots and gun barrels fitted. Also finished off the undercarriage, which just needs a coat of matt, which I'll do when I coat the finished kit, at the end of the build.The primer is applied which is UMP's black primer. I've also managed to get hold of a set of Print-Scale MiG-17 decals, primarily for the stencils.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 FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I await the mystery scheme, nice work so far ian Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 With the primer now dried fully, I've done some pre-shading with some light grey.On some of the leading edges of the wings, tail fin, nose, and top of the fuselage, I have sprayed some dark aluminium. This is because I am going to have my first attempt at some "salt chipping". Once the aluminium has dried, i sprayed some plain water on to the ally areas, then sprinkled some sea salt. This seems to have taken well, and the excess has been bushed off. Fingers crossed it work out okay in the end.Untitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on FlickrUntitled by ian gaskell, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 As you can see, the camouflage is done, and its different!The North Vietnamese had lots of varied camo schemes, but until recently I hadn't realised this one existed. So, of course, it had to be done.Airbrushed with Hataka RedLine acrylics A042 P.R. Blue, and A505 B6 RN Medium Blue. For the masking, I used Ammo Mig's masking putty, which doesn't leave any marks on the paint. I have also removed the salt, to reveal the metal colour underneath. I'm reasonably happy with my first attempt at this, but I know I can do better next time. Finished off with some Alclad Aqua Gloss, and once it's dried fully, I'm ready for the decals.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 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Looks great in this rarely seen camo! Master barrels are a must it seems! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Very nice indeed, paint job looks ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Do you recommend the mig masking putty? Is it different to Blutak etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 20/08/2017 at 7:41 PM, exdraken said: Do you recommend the mig masking putty? Is it different to Blutak etc? It doesn't leave any marks, and is easier to shape. It is self levelling though, so ask the night before a spray session, as you find the following morning, some if the putty will have "dripped" off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 All the decals have been applied. These are PrintScale's, as are the stencils.A couple of coats more of Alclad Aqua Gloss varnish applied, and then a wash of UMP's Dark Dirt.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 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Looks great! Haven't seen that VNAF scheme before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Like it ian, very nice, i have some of that ump's dark dirt so I'm not concerned about the last picture, I've found it goes really well over bmf finishes too, and buffed with a bit of damp first, then dry kitchen towel Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 5 hours ago, Vultures1 said: Looks great! Haven't seen that VNAF scheme before Neither had I, until I started researching camo schemes. Googled "North Vietnamese Camouflage Schemes", and I found it that way. So of course, as its unusual, I had to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegringo Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Maybe a bit late, but did you put s***loads of lead in the front? Even without the engine installed and all the lead I could find places for, mine was balancing on the main gear Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo52 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Yet another fantastic build. The model looks great...even without the sludge wash wiped off.... I enjoy your builds! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 10 hours ago, lesthegringo said: Maybe a bit late, but did you put s***loads of lead in the front? Even without the engine installed and all the lead I could find places for, mine was balancing on the main gear Les Hi Les I'm hoping there's enough......don't look up the intake too closely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Cleaned off the UMP wash, and now it's starting to come alive!So now it's time to weather it some more.DSC_0025 by ian gaskell, on FlickrDSC_0026 by ian gaskell, on FlickrDSC_0026 by ian gaskell, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Nice work, that looks a treat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade H Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Now that is just the kind of subject, and treatment of it, which could persuade me to build a post-WWII aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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