AndyC Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 #2 for this GB is this little beauty. Not without its inaccuracies - there is a chance to get the Russian Light Green and Sky Blue out and have some fun. Prevalent in 1941-2 there are 3 options, the most spectacular one in winter white but that is a Late version, so I won't be doing that one. I've read its a nice kit - so should be fun Box pics 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Good to see a Mig-3 in the GB. That is a nice looking kit, I have the same version in my stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 But, but.....The white one is just so lovely! Great to see another new type in the thread.....This is the first MiG-3 isn't it, I'm starting to lose track? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 But, but.....The white one is just so lovely! Great to see another new type in the thread.....This is the first MiG-3 isn't it, I'm starting to lose track? Think so! I've got an Eduard Yak-1b which I may still do yet but I noticed there are a few of these in different scales. The Eduard one is the old Accurate Miniatures kit with added ooomph! Typical Trumpeter to include an attractive scheme...that the aircraft never wore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 This is the first MiG-3 isn't it, I'm starting to lose track? Yes, Andy beat me to it, and now I'm going to have to review my stack to see what else I have that is different ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Great to see another new type in the thread.....This is the first MiG-3 isn't it, I'm starting to lose track? Yes, Andy beat me to it, and now I'm going to have to review my stack to see what else I have that is different ... Know the feeling I got a Zvezda one then found out it was the same inaccurate mould as most other people have used, so I also got a Hobby Boss one. Saw Andy's post that he had this in mind so both of them went back into the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Know the feeling I got a Zvezda one then found out it was the same inaccurate mould as most other people have used, so I also got a Hobby Boss one. Saw Andy's post that he had this in mind so both of them went back into the stash. Well gents - if either want to start another, I'm probably going to do 'White 17' - however I had better make sure I finish this now I've started the thread! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehammer Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 A fine choice Andy... Just so you're forewarned, this kit builds up nicely, however it has three faults accuracy-wise, all minor, and which can be ignored. 1) The cockpit did not have enclosed sides - one might sand the kit parts until just the frames remain, or just simulate the actual configuration using light and shade. 2) The radiator tapers too much towards the rear. Not really noticeable except when the model is looked at from below and compared to a plan. 3) The landing gear doors are too thick (Quickboost makes a drop-in replacement). Happy modelling! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 A fine choice Andy... Just so you're forewarned, this kit builds up nicely, however it has three faults accuracy-wise, all minor, and which can be ignored. 1) The cockpit did not have enclosed sides - one might sand the kit parts until just the frames remain, or just simulate the actual configuration using light and shade. 2) The radiator tapers too much towards the rear. Not really noticeable except when the model is looked at from below and compared to a plan. 3) The landing gear doors are too thick (Quickboost makes a drop-in replacement). Happy modelling! All over those like a cheap suit...I'm already thinking about the gear doors - once I've had a good look, I'll decide. Good info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 So many builds to follow! Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehammer Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Regarding the cockpit, this is the outcome after sanding the sides and adding detail - some detail comes from said cockpit sides - to the fuselage interior: As you can see the sections are not round and the edges are a bit rough (a Flex-i-file may be your friend here), but it's not so noticeable in 1:1 scale. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 A quick scrape with a scalpel and a dot of liquid glue might be quicker and easier in fome of the fiddly areas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 OK, some progress. I decided to leave the side walls as they are. The options were to file/sand down, buy an Aires resin/plastic replacement or an Eduard etch one - all too much for me to tackle and mindful that I'm closing up the 'pit anyway. Some rudimentary partial glueing in place of various bit prior to priming with Vallejo Grey primer Once dried, I sprayed French Blue Grey even though the instructions call for the equivalent of RLM02. Once dried again, then I picked out details using Tamiya Flat Black, picked out various dials, switches and levers with Tamiya White and Yellow. Silver was then dry-brushed to pop the detail. Ultimate Dirt wash was then brushed and left to dry partially before being wiped offf with a cloth and cotton buds. Ironically the finished colour looks close to RLM02! Finally put the 'pit together with the seat and added Jammy Dog 1mm tape seat belts These were then finally glued in place in the fuselage trapping the tail wheel and the radio I then did some dry-fitting of the top wing to the root to see if Trumpeter's engineering will allow me to do this and so minimise the filler Anyway - that's all. Thanks for looking 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 A bit more progress on the little MiG Filler applied and the roots have been sanded. Not much needed - I decided not to fix the upper wing halves first as the fit seemed OK. The nose is an amalgam of sectional bits - I can see why Trumpeter did it but it's fiddly to get right and also needed a swish of putty As mentioned above, the gear covers are hopelessly thick, so a quick online purchase from the big H and these arrived today Radiator housing painted by brush ready for gluing. The fit isn't great as the middle section needs some fettling to sit right. I used some Mr Dissolved Putty to fill the gaps and they look OK now The clear parts were masked with Tamiya tape cut with a sharp scalpel The they were glued in place using Gator Glue Thanks for looking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Maybe one of the best looking WWII era airplanes....Looks like a racing machine...long nose, short spanned wings..... All the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Maybe one of the best looking WWII era airplanes....Looks like a racing machine...long nose, short spanned wings..... All the best... And that is where the problems started, it was a bugger to fly for the poorly trained...you're right though Artie a good looking beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Nice progress Andy. Agree with Artie and yourself about the MiG-3 looking sleek and sporty; one of those machines which look as if they were approaching the pinnacle of propeller-driven aircraft design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys! Despite a long day at a friend's wedding and a day in the garden today, I still managed a fair bit Friday evening and tonight... Clear bits glued in place - they needed a swipe of filler at the very front but the rest fitted beautifully Underside intakes all filled and checked ready for primer including the flaps fitted in the 'up' position. They needed a little fettling and sanding of the front edges to sit properly Although not clear due to my cr#p photography skills - that is actually Alclad Airframe Aluminium in the wheel wells sprayed on top of Vallejo Black primer These were then masked off for the main primer using Vallejo Grey Tamiya Black pre-shading (or blotching as I usually end up doing with my bludgeoning airbrush technique) Underside on...I don't have Russian colours so I used Lifecolor RLM 78 with a misted white over the top to lighten it This was masked off at leading edges and tailplane to wing trailing edge and Lifecolor Interior Green sprayed. The blotching has given me some nice variation. I masked off the outer parts of the props and sprayed Alclad Aluminium as the instructions call for this curious metal inner part Under wing bomb rails brush painted with Tamiya Aluminium On the home straight now...thanks for looking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehammer Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 It's coming along nicely Andy - should look fantastic with the decals on Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Your wish is my command Cliff! First there were some preliminaries...the nose was hand painted Tamiya Flat Black - it was going to be sprayed but the masking was just too fiddly on the rear underside of the nose, so out came the brush. Once that was done my trusty rough sponge was deployed using Tamiya Silver to dab on wear and tear to the metal parts of the airframe (inner wings and fuselage). Picture evidence seems to show they got quite worn in that hostile Russian environment. Once completed to my eye, the model was given a coat of Alclad Gloss. An initial wash of Ultimate Dirt was applied and then wiped off with a damp cloth A second wash was completed and the (just for Cliff) on with the decals. They are very nice and settle very well. I attempted some rudimentary exhaust staining with chalk pastilles and a finger tip but I'll probably go over this with some airbrushed grey and Tamiya Smoke Bomb rails fitted Undercart fitted And now able to stand on all three wheels Undercarriage doors and the bombs to do and some final weathering and then I think she's done. Was there an aerial wire between the front post and the tail? Thanks for looking 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Was there an aerial wire between the front post and the tail? Yes. if the radio was fitted ... you can, just, see the aerial wires in this photo Its easier to see in his, colourised version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nice work Rob, many thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nice job on the black, and the weathering is very good. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 All done - please see RFI http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235006714-148-trumpeter-mig-3-early/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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