Plastic Licker Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hi all, thought I'd share some pictures of my latest project, built for a GB on the Flory Models forum. As well as the Hobby Boss kit, I used a True Details cockpit (designed for the old Kopro kit so took a bit of fitting), Quickboost ventral fin and Master gun barrels and pitot. The main airframe is painted with Mr Metal Colour, specifically 'Aluminium' and 'Stainless', and weathered with oil paints. I actually bought the kit (complete with cockpit set and fin) from somebody on BM, but the name escapes me just now. The base is a 'box' style photo frame, with ICM's representation of the PAG-14 slabs, some teddy bear fur and snow by a company whose name also escapes me just now. The badge on the front of the base came from eBay at circa £2 posted, it had a (pretty crap) enameled finish which I've overpainted. The figure is by Aerobonus, and is a bloomin' lovely bit of casting. Anyway, too much waffle, here are the pics: And a few WIP shots.... Didn't mean to post up that many photos when I started, but there we are, done now Jon 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Great looking mig, very nice job on the scheme and finish and a great looking base. Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Looks cold, good one. I see I wasn't the only person to have trouble with the wing to fuselage fit on this kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Licker Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Cheers lads Brad, yeah that was about the worst fitting bit, didn't get it quite perfect in the end to be honest, it's not very nice on the underside! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Great looking finish, and I like the presentation with the pilot and base, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Splendid!!! A real fantastic work!! The pilot looks very good indeed, also presentation!! If I may ask, which material is the base ?? All the best Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Fantstic build and well presented too. I like the flat oxidised finish so typical of the type. One of the best examples I have seen built. Thanks for posting Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Great build. The base and figure look first class. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 That's really nice. Having built one of these myself recently I know your pain regarding the wing root and you have done a great job on yours. Very well done. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Licker Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Splendid!!! A real fantastic work!! The pilot looks very good indeed, also presentation!! If I may ask, which material is the base ?? All the best Andy Hi Andy, Not sure which bit of the base specifically you mean, so here is the full run-down: The concrete slabs are these.. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ICM48231 The black 'mastik' in between the slabs was added with Vallejo plastic putty coloured with black though. The grass is 'teddy bear fur' from here... http://www.just-bases.co.uk/?page_id=262 The snow is this stuff (I'm sure I bought mine in Hobbycraft)... https://www.darksphere.co.uk/p.php?p=30447&c=563 The badge on the front of the base is one of these (but with a coat of paint)... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Soviet-Army-Red-Star-Soldiers-Cap-Hat-Badge-USSR-CCCP-Military-Badge-/270985754341?hash=item3f180276e5:g:GFEAAOSwajVUPn46 And the base itself is a photo frame not unlike this one (mine was from The Range)... https://img0.etsystatic.com/015/0/6327155/il_fullxfull.455544028_cl6t.jpg Hope that helps Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hello,PlasticLicker - Ny compliments to you on a fine looking build of your 'MIG-17'.The realistic finish and display mounting are also admirable.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Great looking Freso there, the finish looks dead on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Masterpiese work! Thanks for sharing! btw: the badge is up side down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Licker Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Masterpiese work! Thanks for sharing! btw: the badge is up side down. Dang nabbit, I just Google image searched "hammer & sickle" and of course you are correct... annoying that so often we spend ages obsessing over various details and then mess up something seemingly so simple! I will have to correct it or it will drive me mad, thanks for pointing it out! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 fantastic model! I really like your idea of mixing the True Details resin cockpit with the Hobby boss kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Very nice, I like the overall presentation of the model on the display base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Loving the whole thing...great finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Simply superb, wonderful effects with the weathering and lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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