Hairtrigger Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Latest build folks the ancient Airfix Mig 21.... Fun build ... Many thanks to the extremely kind gents on this site via the wanted adds for the decals. My wife got me this via evilbay very cheap, but lacked decals and tail damaged. - re-built with good old Millput. The build: The canopy was a pig, as massive gap between parts and at an angle, I built up gap with white PVA. Brush painted Humbrol 108 and 27, thin coats of 11 silver to finish.. some crushed pastel used for light weathering. Stand used from an old Frog kit, I felt this worked better in flight mode. I've only used PVA on the doors so at a later date may use the undercarriage and the drop tank. For now left off the Attol missiles, but may add them later... It looks more like it's just been on a mission without them.. First attempt at a modernish jet fighter.... Atolls added... Edited May 4, 2019 by Hairtrigger More pics 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Nice build of an old stager! Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hi Hairtrigger, I like these old kits, gaps under the canopy and all. Did you remove the rivets, or did you get the only Airfix kit without a single pustule?! Skin surface looks just right. Anyway, congrats for getting such a good result considering "modern" aircraft are not you usual diet! Keep having fun! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 oh I remember that from when I was a kid. I made all the migs from the 15 to the 27 Very nice rendition, well done Sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Nice varied paint job giving some tonal variation and another old kit looking very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 15 hours ago, jean said: Hi Hairtrigger, I like these old kits, gaps under the canopy and all. Did you remove the rivets, or did you get the only Airfix kit without a single pustule?! Skin surface looks just right. Anyway, congrats for getting such a good result considering "modern" aircraft are not you usual diet! Keep having fun! JR The fuselage was pretty good really considering the age of the kit. The canopy though as mentioned is awful, but I learnt if you persevere with PVA you can rectify a poor canopy... The canopy was misty and scratched as well, I left it over night in a bath of CIF floor cleaner, this worked remarkably well... Ahhh from the gems of knowledge from this site other modellers pass on... I fancy doing a Mirage 3 in Israeli markings next..... Any recommendations on kit manufacturer in 1:72? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 40 years ago I did an Airfix Mirage III and a Revell Mirage IIIR, I thought they were good back then but how they compare to model offerings is way out side of my experience 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Hi Hairtrigger, not as many Mirage III in 1/72 as there are Spitfire, I am afraid. The Heller kit was quite fine really, but I believe the PJ Production Mirage III series are a hell of a lot better, although the panel lines would seem to be pretty deep. I would go for the latter if I were to build such a model. As it stands, I am still trying to finish the Heller 1/48 Mirage IIIC... Like half a day a month trying to tidy my poor effort at rescribing the kit... God luck with your Mirage hunt! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 That's a tidy looking build of an old favourite. That FROG stand will have to go though. Tony, Picky beyond belief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 2 hours ago, TonyW said: That's a tidy looking build of an old favourite. That FROG stand will have to go though. Tony, Picky beyond belief. I didn't think the stand looked too bad.... Ideally could do with one of those clear plastic Airfix ones though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 PM me your address and I'll send you one. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 Many thanks Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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