Val Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Happy new year to all! So, I've already completed my first build of the year! Well, technically I completed it about 2 days ago. And I've been building it since September. And it's 1/72 Airfix MiG-15 consisting of about 7 parts, so not exactly a speed-build record... I've been building it for a group build on another forum. I haven't shelved the Lancaster, 727 or Gnats, I'm just very busy at the mo doing uni work around actual work, so i just chucked this little kit together to keep the mojo going. It's an excellent kit, the fit is superb, not a touch of filler has gone near this model. People will criticise this model for the trench-like panel lines, basic detailing and odd dimensions, and this is all entirely justifiable, but I'm sure no one can deny the enjoyment and fun of this kit. On with the pics: Kit manufacture: Airfix Scale: 1/72 Type: MiG-15 Extras used: Brass tubes for the guns, tape for the belts. Paints and colours used: Tamiya light blue for the cockpit and wheel wells, Tamiya flat red for the red bits, Model Master Aluminium buffable for the main colour over Vallejo poly-primer, MM Stainless steel buffable for the air-brakes, Flory Grime Wash, Tamiya smoke post-shading, Xtracylix satin varnish, water-based oils for streaking. The only things I changed were the gun barrels to brass tubes, simply because I kept snapping the plastic parts, and I didn't fit the activators on the air brakes because I couldn't see how they fitted.So, there you go, thanks for looking, happy new year, and I hope your hangovers are as big as mine is!! Val 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Nice Mig happy new year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 For some reason every time I start a MiG15 it ends in disaster. I think they've cursed me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Nice build, really nice finish and it looks every inch a Mig-15. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Very nice kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Superb build and finish Val,great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmashedGlass Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 And they say MM metalizers can't look good..... Excellent result, sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Moon Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Very nice! Especially like the chipping around the intake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 She's pretty! Very nice job, Val! Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 great looking mig, nice job on the nmf and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Nice little Mig there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 A very good impression of the MiG, with a particularly nice metal shine! Not much one can do about the Lesney-like panel lines. These days, Airfix have learnt the lesson… ;-) Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxzinbox Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 She's a little beauty! Nice subtle weathering and chipping on the intake! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks everyone it's a great mojo-busting kit, highly recommended fun build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 That`s a beautiful model and a pleasure to look at! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 That's a very nice model whichever way you look at it! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Cheers guys, appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I love that it looks like it could use a wash - and as others have said, the chipping around the intake is just perfect. Nice going. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hello and Happy New Year to you too,Val! What a fine start with your fine looking build of your 'MIG-15'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the restrained weathering.She is a resplendent tribute to this iconic type.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Nice one. I'm also doing something small right now to keep my mojo going. I like what you did with this kit. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Val it is fantastic Mig-15 in right colour...hope Airfix will change their die cast panel lines on 2016 kits to more accurate size. Apart from that I like it a lot. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoineG Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Very nice built. I'm impressed by the paint and the weathering effect you acheived. Good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane39 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Have to agree with all. Fantastic job, especially the intake. I look at this kit once a month in my stash. Maybe this will give me the kick in the bottom to start it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Beautiful, super finish, very smooth - looks like metal alright. The weathering is very cleverly done too. Inspiring! Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Again, thanks everyone, glad you like her! I had loads of fun making her! Have to agree with all. Fantastic job, especially the intake. I look at this kit once a month in my stash. Maybe this will give me the kick in the bottom to start it! It's a great little kit with no fit issues at all. The only slight fit issue I had was with the instrument panel after I'd painted it; the tolerances are so small that a lower or two of airbrushed paint on the IP prevented the two fuselage halves joining. A few swipes with the sander and job done, though! Highly recommended as a quick, fun build. Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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