John Masters Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, modelling minion said: S-25's Yes...and according to the box art they have a black collar. I have fixed that. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 Big update...almost finished with this one. I have applied the decals, let them dry and then painted on the lacquer so I can weather this baby. Once the acrylic was dry, I went in with FloryWash Grime and sand and then some pin washing with oils. First, the decals... Then the dirt, etc...just a shot of the underside... Then a topside and beneath, post dirt removal... Undercarriage assembled...sans wheels at this point. Attaching the rear gear to the bay door could be better, but it worked with a little finesse. Here is nothing really to attach the support strut to, except a gluey spot. Access ladder and step... Pitot and radar antennae. If I build one of these again I will definitely use aftermarket metal pieces for this. They are so thin and it is very difficult to really clean them up properly without breaking them. So what's left...really only the fireworks, the rear wheels and the open canopy. I'll tuck into the Bronco (and maybe the Duck too!) later today methinks! --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 She's really coming alive with the paints and weathering. I can recall seeing the first decent pics of Czechoslovakian Frogfeet in Air International back in the mid-80s. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 33 minutes ago, Hook said: Czechoslovakian Frogfeet Thanks Hook. I'd like to see pictures of those. Like all Soviet hardware, regardless of size or purpose, it seems that everyone except NATO members used them--all over Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia...The list is enormous. I am also impressed by how long these have been in active service. They just keep on upgrading the parts. A superb platform for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Great work John, the washes have worked really well and have definitely given her that "well used" look. Good job even getting the pitot and other antennae on, I usually break mine just removing them from the sprue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: Good job even getting the pitot and other antennae on, I usually break mine just removing them from the sprue! Indeed. Just try getting the delicate underwing fairings of ICM's 1/72nd recce MiG-25 off the sprue in one piece..! Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 Finito! I like the way it looks next to the helicopter. Check the gallery for the rest... --John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Very well done John, I'm impressed with its size next to the Helo. I always thought these were a bit smaller than this. I guess its hard to judge by a photograph though. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) Many thanks! I think it's a lot of wingspan compared to others. Much smaller than a Phantom or a Mig-23. Edited September 29, 2019 by John D.C. Masters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Well done John a superb result, she looks fantastic. She looks great sitting next to your Mi-8. Thanks for your efforts and support in the GB they are very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 They don't half look the part together john, nice frogfoot that👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Thanks Hewy. Yes...a nice pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Turned out fantastic! Thanks for showing it next to the Hip as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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