AMK Mig-31BM Foxhound Review Build 1:48

[Mike]

The new AMK Mig-31BM/BSM kit in 1:48 is an awesome testament to its designer's skill, and as well as fitting beautifully it captures the look of this mean-looking Cold War Warrior, and builds into a highly detailed and BIG model. I took this on as a review build at Martin from AMK's request, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the process. While it is an Out Of Box build with no extras other than a couple of AoA vanes added from scrap, I have tried to replicate the details in the painting, with lots of help from Gabor, for which thanks Painted with AKAN paints from Coastal Craft, weathered with Ultimate Dark Dirt Wash, and some AMMO streaking grime, it also marked a few new departures for me. First off was the foiling of a couple of parts on the R-33 missiles, plus the most interesting and useful addition to my arsenal, which are the new Vallejo Metal Color paints from Creative Models. I didn't get chance to use them until later in the build, but I used a number of shades on the exhaust cans, and their chrome is especially good

 

Anyway - there's 28 pages of waffle if you're interested here, so without further ado, I give you... some pictures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This one shows the static wicks installed, including a pair on the elevators, which aren't on the kit parts, so I couldn't knock them off during the build!

 

You know what? I thoroughly enjoyed the build, and if that's not what modelling should be about then my name is Michael Caine

 

I've just noticed that I forgot to unmask the landing lights

[Radleigh]

That is lovely Mike, enjoyed watching it come together too!

May I be a pain, is it possible to get a photo of the wheel well / air-brake area?

[ANovaScotian]

You know what? I thoroughly enjoyed the build, and if that's not what modelling should be about then my name is Michael Caine

Mike, that's exactly what modelling should be about. Far too many take things far too seriously.

Great build by the way, might have to try one out for myself.

[stevej60]

Outstanding in every respect Mike,first class paintwork and weathering and superb detailing!

[ForestFan]

Well that goes to the top of the 'wants' list! What a beast, you have done it proud. If this is the standard of AMK kits all I can say is I'm looking forward to future releases!

Cheers

[Muzz]

That is just stunning, pure and simple!

[AntPhillips]

Simply stunning, if every AMK kit is going to be of this standard, then the industry has a new benchmark, and you've done a mighty fine build of it too boss

[Caerbannog]

Dam** this is looking good! Excellent build. Makes it hard to resist to buy one.

[stringbag]

Cracking job Mike.

It is hard to tell from the pictures just how large this beast actually is.

Better collar Christopher when he gets home from school as it needs a pilot to give a better idea of scale.

Chris.

[Housesparrow]

That model will make any relevant diorama pop for sure I think.

[DannyB]

Stunning Mike!

That has really come together well and considering it's size quite quickly too!

Loving the detail work around the front, very cool.

[Mike]

Thanks fellas I'd like to give 'er a base actually

[bentwaters81tfw]

Hope that is gonna be available for the Britmodeller tables at shows. Some of us are still waiting for ours to arrive, I think you aught to build something from Mach2 now as penance for showing off with this.

That is a seriously nice build Mike. I doubt mine will be as good.

[rom1]

Hi Mike!

You did a marvelous job on that beast.

I will be taken as a reference build and inspire a lot of modelers.

Me art first

I really like the rendering of the painting and weathering... very sharp.

Congrats Sir!

Romain

[Sebastien]

Wut he said.

Mike, it's awesome!

Cheers,

Sebastien

[Rod bettencourt]

What a great looking jet and really nice build. Thanks for sharing your efforts.

Rod

[Janremco]

Very nice and well weathered Mig.

Jan Remco

[Bigdave22014]

Absolutely stunning model Mike, helped by accurate info from Gabor (thank you for that Gabor!)

You've raised the bar so high you'll have to build a spacecraft to get it back for us mere mortals!

"I've just noticed that I forgot to unmask the landing lights :blush:"

By the Gods - He is human after all!

[Julien]

Not half bad there Mike

[Ronan71]

Superb! I think I'll have to add one to the stash, it's a superb looking model

[Mike]

That is lovely Mike, enjoyed watching it come together too!

May I be a pain, is it possible to get a photo of the wheel well / air-brake area?

Thanks Radders... seeing as you asked so nicely and I was taking another pic of the static wicks to add to the initial post, here you go

[Stéphane]

Arriving a bit late, but cracking MiG, boss .

The paiting is simply awsome and I like your restrained but spot on weathering. this one rocks, for sure, what a beast.

Stef (#6)

[Solo]

Such beautiful model of such ugly aircraft.

This is absolutely one of the best aircraft models I have ever seen.

Superb painting and very subtle, but distinct weathering and just perfect assembly.

Of course pictures are also awesome, but this is normal for Mike.

Well, I don't want to make my own MiG-31, when I saw this one. That doesn't have any sense.

[Ilan]

That is lovely Mike, enjoyed watching it come together!

Cheers.

[woody37]

Stunning Mike, a real fan of how you've made an all grey colour become a work of art......on saying that, this is more than just a plain old grey aeroplane!