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I’ve always had a soft spot for Indian 21’s for some obscure reason and after seeing how to alter a PFM to an FL had a go using Eduard’s 72nd 21PFM. Now if you want to find out how to do it properly look here https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235080088-indian-mig-21fl-conversion-eduard-172-19apr21-still-working-on-the-canopy-started-again-plus-the-pitot-and-nose-antenna/page/2/ https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235092905-adampur-aggressor-–-eduard-mig-21fl-composite-pfpfm-of-the-indian-air-force’s-tactics-and -combat-development-establishment-tacde-172/ Ridge Runner details the differences and did a superb job on the alterations. I was tempted with a colourful TACDE finish but in the end decided to go with an operational fit of Atoll rails and GP9 gunpod. I notice KP list a 72nd 21FL so would be interested in opinions if anyone's built one. Thanks for looking Stu

Thanks to everyone who's responded. Dave, FWIW I sprayed the whole airframe Tamiya Chrome, picked out a few panels using enamel metallics then a coat from my diminishing bottle of Kleer. Then slathered it in MIG P220 enamel dark wash and when dry cleaned it of to leave the panel lines. I think the wash leaves a thin coat all over that tones down the chrome so it looks a tad more metallic. This may fly in the face of conventional wisdom but it works for me. Cheers Stu

Longshot but he 90's Heller 48th Mirage 2000C had an Indian option. Someone might have that in their spares box. Stu

Firstly thanks to everyone who has responded, been a bit taken aback. Ernest. Make sure the cockpit/ nosewheel bay are joined correctly and have a solid join between fin and fuselage.....! Any problems I had are undoubtedly of my own making Would now like to do a Djibouti one Stu

Israeli Mirage III by SH. It's a nice kit though nearly managed to screw it up by misreading the instructions. Impressive selection of stores included so have a bit of space in the spares box. Tamiya Chrome Silver as main coat with a few panels picked out finished with a MiG panel wash. . Box decals that went on fine. Thanks for looking Stu

Israeli Mirage III by SH. It's a nice kit though nearly managed to screw it up by misreading the instructions. Impressive selection of stores included so have a bit of space in the spares box. Tamiya Chrome Silver as main coat with a few panels picked out finished with a MiG panel wash. . Box decals that went on fine. Thanks for looking Stu

I've used Precision paint on railway stuff for longer than I care to admit. Agree with Heather; good white spirit Building the Dapol Deltic ? Stu

That's very good. Having built one can appreciate the effort you've put into this. Well done! Stu

Looks very good and nice to see an early version swing wing SU. Stu

Thanks, and no they didn't, they came out the spares box and think it was originally from an Eduard MiG 15 sheet Cheers Stu

Aah, thanks, I find the Romanian/Bulgarian/Hungarian markings of the Soviet era confusing 😞 Cheers Stu

The only upside of having covid (quite mild thankfully) recently and staying out of everyone's way was getting some aircraft modelling done. There's been plenty written about these kits so no point repeating things my only comment being I found them a bit fiddly in places but otherwise a nice kit. As for the plane itself always thought the PF/PFM sharper than the slightly bloated looking MF. The Bulgarian PF is one of the few attempts at NMF I've done recently and is a mix of Tamiya and Mr Hobby and while it's far from comprehensive I'm content with the result. The MF is my interpretation of the Egyptian "Nile" scheme which I've always liked which was also Tamiya and Mr Hobby with a home brewed light green. Used a MIG wash for the first time on both and was very impressed. Apologies for the iffy photography. Thanks for looking, Stu

The Aviation of Japan site has already been mentioned but this page might be useful. http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2008/08/zero-colours-again.html Tamiya XF-76acrylic, also avalable as a lacquer. Hemp is apparently more suited to the post Pearl Harbor nakajima built Model 21's HTH Stu

Oh yeah, just saying !! , That got me looking around and I've now found Special Hobby did one https://www.super-hobby.co.uk/products/PV-2D-Harpoon.html with a sea blue or bare metal (??) finish, now sadly out of production though that might well be a blessing in disguise. But something to keep an eye out for. Thanks Stu

What comes of having a grandson who's Marvel Mad....! Thanks to all who have tagged or commented, appreciated. Hyperscale in box reviews http://www.hyperscale.com/2021/reviews/kits/sw72137sereviewgc_1.htm http://www.hyperscale.com/2021/reviews/kits/sw72135sereviewgc_1.htm Would add I did get the Peewit masks for the canopy, worth the extra expense. Stu