modelling minion Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yes, we have decals! Great to see these going on Paul and they certainly look like they are going on very nicely too. And you can certainly see the green now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 23.09.2019 at 00:07, Dansk said: Can you enlighten me on some numbers that i can put there that will be period and area correct? (As i have infinite options with my AM stencil sheet - for here and areas.) As I understand, typicall was (if was!) little white number on fin grey dielectric panel. But of course the best evidence is not my reasoning but a photo of the plane. B.R. Serge 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Thanks Serge I’ll do that p.s. I stumbled upon this site its really interesting for reference http://www.mig.mariwoj.pl/mig-29-ru.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Wow craig that MiG-25 build is really fantastic and I love the canopy blast sheild. The subtle decal sanding worked great too, now i want to build a MiG 25 or 31 Well on the 29, The white numerals are on the tail now serge. I’m maybe (at best) half way through decalling (excluding ordnance) Jeez - this takes forever, first modern jet i’ve done and they have a lot of stencils. But i think they really have a great effect giving it scale and detail. I think once finished with them, then i’ll bed the small ones in further with microsol and fade them with soft semi transparent coats of light gray that will sun-fade the paint panels too with a little delicate sand here and there too ala craigs build well thats the plan, just a bunch more hours on stencil decalling first. Edited September 24, 2019 by Dansk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 1:46 PM, modelling minion said: Mig-25 I built a couple of years ago; Super impressive Craig ! Love the work done on this. Normally I'm not a fan of the Mig-25/31’s but yours is excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 18 hours ago, Dansk said: Wow craig that MiG-25 build is really fantastic and I love the canopy blast sheild. The subtle decal sanding worked great too, now i want to build a MiG 25 or 31 18 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Super impressive Craig ! Love the work done on this. Normally I'm not a fan of the Mig-25/31’s but yours is excellent. Paul and Dennis you are both way too kind. I can heartily recommend the ICM Mig-25 family, for a large model (and it is large!) it went together without any fuss at all and I will be building another in the future. When you sand the decals Paul take your time and slowly build the effect that you are looking for, because you can't put it back on if you go to far! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Its looking ace mate, 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) Evenin’ all. Since the last update, all 8 million stencil decals have now been applied. I’ve been post shading highlights in centres of panels and fading decals, i’ve tried enamel panel line washes for the first time And I’ve been clumsily knocking off every extremity that could be knocked off. 🤪 Ordnance is well on its way now too though. So It’s starting to get somewhere now Edited October 1, 2019 by Dansk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 P.s. didnt have the balls to sand the decals craig 😮🙃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I think she looks great Paul, those decals must have taken ages to apply. Don't worry about not sanding the decals, it is a very scary thing to attempt so I would suggest that you try it on a spare decal so that you get the hang of it for future builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) On 10/1/2019 at 10:20 PM, modelling minion said: I think she looks great Paul, those decals must have taken ages to apply. Don't worry about not sanding the decals, it is a very scary thing to attempt so I would suggest that you try it on a spare decal so that you get the hang of it for future builds. Thanks craig OK I’m rapidly approaching the finishing line with the MiG 29.💪 I got a lot of energy when unmasking the canopy and engine nozzles, its been ages since i saw them i think they both look pretty ok now they are surrounded by a painted fuselage 👍 a nice surprise. and the hairline canopy crack i cant find even when searching for it so all is good! i’ve been rather too cavalier with the use of solder and copper wire detailing up the legs on the landing gear - its rather o.t.t. from my references, but it’ll do. (Serge wont be happy though) 🙃 The lower gear legs and wheels have been adorned with sandy - dusty - powdery weathering and the gear doors have all been washed and installed. I like the glass lens parts with a touch of chrome marker behind them, they look quite authentic in the flesh.☺️ Really happy with how its all coming together now I’m really quite excited about it again. 🤗 So! Onwards with installing the wheels, decalling and installing the weaponry, adding the elevators, and adding and replacing the detail protrusions that got knocked off by yours truly or werent added in the first place Thanks for tuning in! Nearly there. Edited October 6, 2019 by Dansk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Wow Paul, your Fulcrum really is looking very good indeed. Taking the masking off a canopy always bring a model to life in my eyes and the fact that the crack is no longer visible just have to be a bonus. The engines really do look good, especially next to the weathered pain work. The lenses look very realistic indeed, I will have to have a look at that method myself. And although you may have more cables on the undercarriage than perhaps should be there they certainly do look effective and very convincing. All looking very healthy for a finish date within the GB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I reckon your doing a cracking job paul, nearly there now 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Thanks Fellas, maybe I’ll wrap it up tonight / tomorrow if all goes to plan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) And she’s done fellas - hurrah! 🤗 I’ll upload some shots to the gallery Edited October 9, 2019 by Dansk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Looks ace ,A really impressive model paul, top job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Really good work. I like how weathering turned out and very subtle difference beetween green and grey camouflage colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 A truly superb result Paul! It all works brilliantly, the subtle difference between the upper colours and the very realistic weathering make this a truly stand out build. Very well done and a big thank you for taking part in the GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Thanks a lot guys much appreciated! i really enjoyed it Thanks for your support, good advice, and encouragement throughout craig it was really good of you You too hewy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 No probs, quality build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covjets13 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Great result, quality build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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