Skyhunter66 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Ok so I think this is one of my favourite builds so far this year and since I got back in to the hobby in 2012. It is the Academy kit - OOB with no extras and although its far from perfect I really like it. It was an easy build with no real issues and I used Tamiya paints for the camo, Alcald for the exhaust and wing pylons and Model master for the cockpit colour. I used Alcad Matte varnish to finish it off and I have to say I am becoming a big fan of their varnishes. Most of the build went according to plan although I some paint got inside the canopy (causing a lot of bad language!) and I am sure you will spot the other blunders. Overall though it is a great kit and I love this particular colour scheme. As ever i sought advice from BM during the build so thanks to those for the help/input This formed one of my Cold War 'triple build' challenge that I decided to embark on at Christmas - the others being the Airfix 1:48 Lightning and Italeri Hunter - both of which can be seen in the photo's! I consider myself a keen rookie so happy for criticism in whatever form! Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Gday Chris, that looks great, you are well on your way I reckon, seeing as you asked for comments.......My only advice would be that you probably just need to be a bit more careful in cleaning up your wash. If you look at picture No5 you can see where you still have wash on the tip of the stabiliser, and also along the trailing edge of the wingroot. The stuff is a buggar to get rid of (ask me how I know) and I find myself looking at my models several times from all angles to ensure i have got rid of all excess wash. For some reason, you never really see it until you hit the model with that final matt coat!!! Anyway, not to take anything away from your fine model, hope you take this in the spirit of constructive critiqueing Regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Gday Chris, that looks great, you are well on your way I reckon, seeing as you asked for comments.......My only advice would be that you probably just need to be a bit more careful in cleaning up your wash. If you look at picture No5 you can see where you still have wash on the tip of the stabiliser, and also along the trailing edge of the wingroot. The stuff is a buggar to get rid of (ask me how I know) and I find myself looking at my models several times from all angles to ensure i have got rid of all excess wash. For some reason, you never really see it until you hit the model with that final matt coat!!! Anyway, not to take anything away from your fine model, hope you take this in the spirit of constructive critiqueing Regards Bruce haha Bruce you spotted one of my blunders! Yes you are quite right and it was one of those occasions where you spray your final coat and step back feeling pleased with yourself and bugger I missed that bit!! Thanks for your comments Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Very nice MiG 21 I've done that with the wash, so now I put the optivisors on and have a look around before I spray the sealing coat,it's surprising the amount you miss tucked into the crevices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Really nice build there !! Looks the business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Very nice MiG 21 I've done that with the wash, so now I put the optivisors on and have a look around before I spray the sealing coat,it's surprising the amount you miss tucked into the crevices Thanks - I need to find a better way of clearing out the crevices - cotton buds don't always do the job cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Looks great! Love the Mig 21! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 looks great which academy kit was this??? as thinking of trying one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 looks great which academy kit was this??? as thinking of trying one lol thanks - its this one and I can highly recommend it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivkulan Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 that is a very nice looking MiG-21. Good jo. Are you planning to park this aircraft in a base? It deserves it. Also what did you use to wash the aircraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Really nice MIG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 that is a very nice looking MiG-21. Good jo. Are you planning to park this aircraft in a base? It deserves it. Also what did you use to wash the aircraft? thanks - I have no plans for a base at the moment as I have no experience doing them - its kind of next stage for me I think. The wash was Flory's Dark Dirt - I think it works well but needs a matte finish if that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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