ratmigs Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) I was keen on receiving Eduard's new 1/72 MiG-21MF last year and got one as early as I could. 6 weeks and 50000 (not really, but you get the point) decals later, I was done with what I think is the best kit I have ever made.. Its beautifully engineered and has details that would blow your mind, but does make you work hard to achieve the fidelity it deserves. As profiled here before, the Profi-pack boxing comes with a variety of schemes, but I chose to build a MiG that was a true war-horse in the Middle East. Painted in the Znamya Truda camouflage in which several Arab Type-96s were delivered from the Soviet Union, it represents an aircraft of the Syrian Arab Air Force in the days leading up to the Lebanon War when they were outclassed and outgunned by the Israeli Air Force. Not deterred by the daunting challenges, Syrian pilots took the war to the Israelis and made the best use of their versatile and agile MiG-21. SyAAF is a shadow of its former self these days, but continues to be one of the most secretive air arms in the world. Their pilots and their MiG-21s continue to defend the homeland, but the enemy is very very different. If you are a MiG-21 aficionado, look no further than this kit. Parked alongside my old Kopro MF. Incredible how far we have come with MiG-21 kits. [ Edited May 4, 2019 by ratmigs 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Very nice 👍. I've never really been into Russian jets but may be tempted by this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Outstanding! You've done a great job with the Eduard MiG-21 ... and your rendition of the old KP kit is by no means shabby either. Makes an interesting comparison though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Really nice MiG-21. Is the Kopro kit the same scale? 😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Superb!!! Love the scheme, and you truly did it justice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Hugely impressive Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Supurbly done... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I have this kit and now I want to build it. I`ve always been interested in Syrian AF types, especially the Mig-21. The color scheme is most attractive. If the one I build has a fraction of the quality this one has, I`ll be very satisfied. Outstanding results!!!!! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Very nice! Like the tanker too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyphbeta Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Great job! A great looking Cold War classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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