Firecaptain Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 SUPER job on this WIP Great stuff.....makes me want to start mine.....and THAT'S saying something! I abhor a WIP where a pic of the kit box is shown and the next pic is the finished model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 That is looking sweet Mike. I just purchased one, can't wait to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Happy days You won't be disappointed I've not even seen my build for three days now, so it's nice to do so. Might not get much chance to do much though, as we've got guests coming, but I'll try 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Are the guests coming for a "How to build the MiG-31" workshop??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 no, but they might rock up at your house soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Well they are more than welcome for a full scale MiG-15 ejection seat restoration project worshop. As for the MiG-31 kits they are on hold till I prepare my resin conversion parts. Best regards Gabor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Let's go on, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Mine is finally ready for paint. The only issue I've had is with the main gear. It bowed after I left it setting overnight. This baby is NOT lightweight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegringo Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Mine is finally ready for paint. The only issue I've had is with the main gear. It bowed after I left it setting overnight. This baby is NOT lightweight! Was it the glue join or the actual leg that bent? If it is the join, looks like I'll have to plan how to use cyano or epoxy. If it's the leg, I have no idea what to do Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Sorry I've been a bit absent this last few days folks, but I've had a little bit of real-life stuff going on, although I have today started the rather tedious process of hiding the decal carrier film with coats of clear gloss and some gentle sanding with a fine stick. It takes a while to get the film hidden, but it's worth the effort Enjoy whatever you're doing for New Years, and I'll see you all next year 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbbusybee Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 We've missed you Mike, Happy New Year to you all too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 This kit seems very popular. SprueBros sold out within 48 hours..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Mine arrived yesterday from Hong Kong. Superb kit Martin! How about the RAF Phantoms at some point? And a Buccaneer too? Mike, Happy New Year mate, all the very best and all I now have to do is try and get close to what you've done with the MiG-31, it's stunning and will look great on the BM table at Telford 2016! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin @ AMK Hobby Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Mine is finally ready for paint. The only issue I've had is with the main gear. It bowed after I left it setting overnight. This baby is NOT lightweight! Shouldn’t do. What are you using as cement? Do you need spares? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingers Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Shouldn’t do. What are you using as cement? Do you need spares? Great attitude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turk Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I have today started the rather tedious process of hiding the decal carrier film with coats of clear gloss and some gentle sanding with a fine stick. It takes a while to get the film hidden, but it's worth the effort Mike, Can you expand on this process? How does the "gentle sanding" hide the carrier film? Are you sanding to remove the film or only to rough the surface and change the reflectivity of the surface? Hope your holiday is a good one. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) Was it the glue join or the actual leg that bent? If it is the join, looks like I'll have to plan how to use cyano or epoxy. If it's the leg, I have no idea what to do Les The glue joint next to the bogie. I did end up using CA as well. Edited January 1, 2016 by Habu12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habu12 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Shouldnt do. What are you using as cement? Do you need spares? Shouldn't but did. I used tamiya super thin, then Zap-A-Gap. Left a bit of a mess, but the wheels will hide it. Too late for spares I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegringo Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 The glue joint next to the bogie. I did end up using CA as well. Thanks for the clarification. Looks like epoxy will be best then Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016  Mike,Can you expand on this process? How does the "gentle sanding" hide the carrier film? Are you sanding to remove the film or only to rough the surface and change the reflectivity of the surface?Hope your holiday is a good one. Mark Thanks Mark, and the same to you All I do after the decals are set up full is give the model some extra coats of clear gloss paying more attention to the decaled areas, and once those are set up nice and firmly, I take a fine sanding stick and lightly sand back the "hump" over the decal. You'll know when you're getting there by the fact that the shiny patch around the decal's carrier film eventually disappears. It's a very delicate operation, but if you're careful, and don't go at it too excitedly, you can eventually get them to appear flush with the surface. Even slight differences between the decal and the skin can disappear under a coat of matt varnish, so you don't have to make it perfectly flat.I put a test coat of gloss over the upper decals last night, so once my fingers have loosed off & the pain killers kicked in I'll have a shufti and see whether any more sanding is needed. If not, I'll be getting on with the weathering  The glue joint next to the bogie. I did end up using CA as well. Best policy with the gear legs is to build up the strut and bogie off the airframe and leave them off until all the major work is done. I built and painted mine a couple of weeks ago now, and they're still sat there on the desk waiting to be installed. I had to install the nose gear because of the construction process, but I'd definitely caution against installing the mains too soon, and while they're setting up, don't put any weight on them. They hold the correct angle without any assistance, so rest your model on its back while they're setting up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxitoperruno Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Happy new year to everyone! Mike, superb build it looks so nice. Mate, I just got one of this for Christmas but no instruction manual at all. I hope not to disturb you. Could you be so kind to share yours with me please? I want to see the final work! Best 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Patience young padwan - the decal levelling is almost done now, so I'll post a pic before I start with the panel wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Ok - I was finally happy enough with the levelling of the decals, so here's a photo of her as she stands now, although I have to admit to having started the panel line wash already A little of Ultimate's Dark Dirt ™ wash has been applied along the panel lines and over riveted areas to be removed later with a piece of damp kitchen cloth, leaving any residual smearing heading back in the line of flight. Here's a closer pic showing the decals nice & level with the surface. Those ones on the top of the intake trunking were very visible before I started glossing and sanding, so I'm quite pleased with how they turned out More later 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 The majority of the panel line wash is done now, which has just evened up the already visible lines, and added a little general grime to the airframe. I'll go over it again when I've had a break, as you sometimes miss patches the first time around. I've not yet removed the wash from the inner tails and the wing fences, so don't worry about those The sharp-eyed amongst you might notice that I've added black protective strips to the leading edges of the fins (where the dielectric material is), as well as greying out the sensors on the sides of the intakes as well as the blade antennae on the fins. They'll also get a little bit of reddish goo on the leading edge, which Gabor kindly pointed out along the way 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Looking seriously impressive Mike!! Cracking work, bet you must be really proud of how this one is turning out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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