1:72 Matchbox MiG-21PFS Soviet Union

[Ryan Hothersall]

The old Matchbox kit of the MiG-21 built in Soviet markings.

 

A very simple kit, but my main problems happened, after it had an encounter with the floor and parts like the undercarriage did not survive it. The undercarriage was not all that strong to start with.

 

Sourced a MiG-21 undercarriage from the spares box.

 

This kit is also lacking missiles, so had some Eduard AA-1 Alkali missiles with pylons handy, part No 672192.

 

Painted overall Tamiya X-11, but a section of wing had to be touched up and despite my best efforts, it came out different to the rest of the paint.

 

Decals are from Linden Hill sheet No LHD72033.

 

 

MiG-21PFS-70 by Ryan Hothersall, on Flickr

 

MiG-21PFS-71 by Ryan Hothersall, on Flickr

 

MiG-21PFS-72 by Ryan Hothersall, on Flickr

 

MiG-21PFS-73 by Ryan Hothersall, on Flickr

 

MiG-21PFS-74 by Ryan Hothersall, on Flickr

 

MiG-21PFS-75 by Ryan Hothersall, on Flickr

 

MiG-21PFS-76 by Ryan Hothersall, on Flickr

[Spitfire31]

The head-on photo makes me suspect that this MiG has been refuelled with Stolichnaya… 😉

 

The Matchbox jet kits didn't get much of the refinements that the designers lavished on the biplanes, so it's not easy to turn them into silk purses.

 

Kind regards,

 

Joachim

[Brandy]

Not unknown for Russian crews to carry vodka on board to ensure the water systems don't freeze up! (I'm talking modern day civil jets, but I'm sure it's a long established custom)!

 

Ian