gazza l Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi everyone, Just finished this beast and as many others have said it's a stunning kit, superbly engineered... in fact the fit is so good you probably could assemble it without glue! This is my first Russian aircraft build ever, I've never had any interest in building one until I saw Mikes excellent WIP on his Foxhound and just had to buy and build one... thanks Mike!!! Painted with a mixture of Tamiya, Alclads and Akan paints, although I couldn't find the Akan grey anywhere for the main colour so I used Tamiya XF-83 RAF medium sea grey which I think looks a pretty good match. Weathered with pastel chalks and an oil wash for the panel lines, the only additions I made were decal dials on the instrument panels and Tamiya tape seat belts. Thanks for looking, as always comments and criticism welcomed. gazza l 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobby_23 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Love that, cracking build. Can't wait to start mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Looks great, check your alignment on your nose tires. Thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Great looking build! Your finish is superb and I really like the photography! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan76 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 A superb job. I'm about to build this kit after I finish my BF-109. Did you use the Furball decals for the pink window seal? If so, did you apply them when the canopy was masked or after? Trying to figure out at what stage I would need to apply them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Chordwonder Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 ..reaches for bank card. Looks stunning, I think I may get one for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 looks fantastic, nice work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Looks excellent! Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 lovely, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadeddrew Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Lovely build there Gazza.........Mike's got a lot to answer for,I think his build has influenced a lot of people to buy this fantastic looking kit,maybe he's got shares in AMK!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Very nice, good choice on the colour, I agree with you it's as good as. Quality speaks for itself, that's a nice precise build there Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 - You've got it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Very special model, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks chaps for your kind comments. gazza l Looks great, check your alignment on your nose tires. Thanks for sharing. Rod I see what you mean it does look a bit wonky but it is actually the foam board base that is slightly curved. A superb job. I'm about to build this kit after I finish my BF-109. Did you use the Furball decals for the pink window seal? If so, did you apply them when the canopy was masked or after? Trying to figure out at what stage I would need to apply them. Thanks Texan76 and good luck with your build. The window seals are in fact spare decals from an Xtrakit Canberra PR-9, (hemp scheme), walkway stencils. They looked the perfect colour and size once the yellow chevrons were trimmed off. I applied them after painting once the masks had been removed and then sealed them in with some Future applied with a brush. Lovely build there Gazza.........Mike's got a lot to answer for,I think his build has influenced a lot of people to buy this fantastic looking kit,maybe he's got shares in AMK!! Cheers dreadeddrew, you could well be right about Mike, I see he's at it again with another AMK Mig-31!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Scorcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 That's gorgeous ! Superbly finished........makes me want one now. Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Great result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thanks chaps for your kind comments. gazza l I see what you mean it does look a bit wonky but it is actually the foam board base that is slightly curved. Thanks Texan76 and good luck with your build. The window seals are in fact spare decals from an Xtrakit Canberra PR-9, (hemp scheme), walkway stencils. They looked the perfect colour and size once the yellow chevrons were trimmed off. I applied them after painting once the masks had been removed and then sealed them in with some Future applied with a brush. Cheers dreadeddrew, you could well be right about Mike, I see he's at it again with another AMK Mig-31!!! - I'm about to follow the same way........and I have no interest in AMK except for the qualities of this particular kit......I'm even thinking about a third to represent the blue trimed E demo machine...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Cracking, these AMK Foxhounds really do build up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Very nice work, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks once again for your kind comments chaps. Anyone know of any aftermarket pitot tubes? I've managed to break mine off with my head and it has now vanished from the face of the earth! - I'm about to follow the same way........and I have no interest in AMK except for the qualities of this particular kit......I'm even thinking about a third to represent the blue trimed E demo machine...... I don't think I'm that committed to the kit but I look forward to seeing your finished work. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 A cracking build and nice photo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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