fj55mike Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Hi gents, Here's my 1/48 MiG-25PD based on the (awful) Kitty Hawk kit. Lots has been said about this kit and the company, but I'll try to summarize politely. -Rough surface finish and shallow panel lines - I ended up re-scribing the entire kit. -Poor fit in a number of places, lack of positive attachment points, and awkward part breakdown (especially the wings). -Questionable research - painting instructions are fantasy, incorrect and missing details for P,PD,PDS variants, well-documented shape issues. -Low quality plastic on some sprues led to paint adhesion issues - I suspect lots of re-grind was used in some batches. Here's a list of work performed: -Aires ejection seat -Misc. Eduard photoetch parts -Scratchbuilt + modified kit exhausts to backdate to P/PD/PDS engines - used Gary Wickham's detailed build as inspiration -Scratchbuilt pitot tubes from hypodermic needles -Scratchbuilt intake ramps (top) and outer intake walls to correct kit black hole -Eduard FOD covers -Scratchbuilt APU exhaust stack underside port engine -Scratchbuilt misc. antennae and details all over airframe -Added brake lines and misc. detail to landing gear legs -Lots of re-work of kit parts based on photos and helpful forum research -Kit national markings and (excellent) Begemot stencils -Akan and Alclad II for most exterior paint -Wings are more filler than plastic (superglue + dental acrylic is awesome!) Anyway, on to the pictures. Thanks for looking! Edited October 8, 2016 by fj55mike imgur tags 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostrich Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Fantastic work, no doubt about it. You really went the hard way with this one, I think most of us had thrown it against the wall before closing the fuselage. I hope it doesn't hurt too much to know that AMK announced a new tooled MiG-25. Anyways, only the brave get the girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I would have thrown it against the wall long before it came time to close up the fuselage.You have done sterling work and persevered to make silk purse out of pigs ear.Well tidy mun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Just… wow! What an impressive feat of modelling! I doff my cap in respect. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom726 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Stunning result!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 nice work, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Great realisation ! I can only congratulate for the lot of patience you had with this awful kit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 NIce work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotics Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 This separates the boys from the men imo. Your skills demonstrate that all the whinging that goes on at The Rumourmonger can be avoided if they just had the skill and persistance you show here. Marvellous work man!! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albamac Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Wow, that is one mean looking machine and the builder deserves a medal for assaulting it and conquering the many short comings of the kit, the words initiative and patience spring to mind Sir. As Mostrich said, only the brave get the girls and get awarded a CDM (Cadburys Dairy Milk bar) for the sterling efforts. My best wishes. albamac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Great result, it certainly looks like a MiG-25 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Great work. You would never tell this was such a struggle just by looking at the finished article! Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HόόK Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Fantastic work on the beast !!! Great shots also,detail cannot be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD tiger 1 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Stunning Mig, nice clean job, looks sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R159 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I love these. The engines are my favorite part, they must be huge on a 1/48, on my 1/72 craptech they're almost the same size as the 1/32 eurofighter which is on the bench at the moment... Very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 However this kit is bad, you mastered it. Beautiful build end finish. This beast looks really mighty Regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Well, you've made a stunning model out of that, as you say "awful kit" . gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 "Turned out nice again" 10/10 for persistence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 great build ! fantastic Foxbat modelling! how much motivation does one need I wonder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Sounds a bit like their `Twogar`, turned out great though, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Nice MIG! On the wheels of main gear too much red marks. Maximum - there is 2 labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I think that's the best '25 I've seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fj55mike Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi Igor, Thanks for the feedback. I found a number of photos showing more than 2 red marks, but I think you're right in that they only apply 2 at a time: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Just now, fj55mike said: Hi Igor, Thanks for the feedback. I found a number of photos showing more than 2 red marks, but I think you're right in that they only apply 2 at a time: Of couse. If you know this marks need for control at the rubber. Nice MIG! On the wheels of main gear too much red marks. Maximum - there is 2 labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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