reini 4,662 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Goood moorniiing Viee.... Britmodeller! This is my latest build, literally finished just now: Shenyang J-5, Vietnam People's Air Force, 932 Fighter Reg. Red 3020 (Le Hai) | Tho Xuan August 1969 Kit: Airfix Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F 'Fresco' (Shenyang J-5) (#A03091) Scale: 1/72 Aftermarket: None (T-antennas were taken from Hobby Boss MiG-15UTI kit) Paints: Vallejo Model Color, Model Air & Metal Color, Tamiya Acrylics Weathering: Flory Models Wash, Mig weathering Products, Tamiya Panel Liners Really enjoyed this kit, mostly has good details - only thing that is obvious that is missing is the T-shaped antennas under the wings. But I was building Hobby Boss MiG-15UTI at the same time and luckily it has a set of two so I used the other set. Fit was great, only in the nose some extra care was needed. Painted with Vallejo Metal Color first (Semi Matte Aluminium) followed by Tamiya Clear Coat. Thin layer of Vallejo Chipping Medium applied to selected places, followed by thin layer of Vallejo 71.2289 US Dark Green. Camo spots painted with Tamiya XF-27 Black Green. Chipped the paint using small stiff brush, applied the decals & weathered lightly. And some comparison shots with F-105 Thunderchief: Hope you like it! Comments & constructive criticism welcomed 41 Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis95 212 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Looks fantastic bud Just finished this kit myself. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Keg 1,761 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Gee thanks Reini. Now I want to take a hammer to the Airfix Fresco I built when I look at your`s here. Just a superb rendition and accurately weathered to perfection. Outstanding Reini!!!!! Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Booty003 2,762 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 That is a super little MiG - the paint effect you have applied is very smart - looks perfect. Very nicely done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall 1,256 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Nice build. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Wulfman 1,299 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Excellent build, the finish and weathering is superb ! Wulfman 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire31 2,401 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Very convincing portrayal! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat 1,650 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Top notch, that looks excellent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
docjojo 1,335 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 A realy nice build and paint on this kit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
russ c 10,188 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Superb 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Brantley 2,098 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) Like it? No, I love it! That is a fantastic MiG-17 Reini! It's another of your beautiful models sir! I really like your paint chipping technique and want to try to learn that method. Thanks for the info. That paint scheme is one of several attributed to NVAF ace Le Hai. Or so I discovered when researching my own NVAF MiG-17. I don't know if he had several different mounts or if research is unclear but that scheme looks great on your bird! I find it very interesting that the Fresco held its own against more modern U.S. fighters and have always considered it my favorite of the Mikoyan-Gurevich works. my 3020 Edited May 22, 2020 by Gary Brantley 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Vultures1 1,709 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 That's a superb MiG-17 - the paint chipping in particular is excellent 1 Link to post Share on other sites
reini 4,662 Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: Like it? No, I love it! That is a fantastic MiG-17 Reini! It's another of your beautiful models sir! I really like your paint chipping technique and want to try to learn that method. Thanks for the info. That paint scheme is one of several attributed to NVAF ace Le Hai. Or so I discovered when researching my own NVAF MiG-17. I don't know if he had several different mounts or if research is unclear but that scheme looks great on your bird! I find it very interesting that the Fresco held its own against more modern U.S. fighters and have always considered it my favorite of the Mikoyan-Gurevich works. my 3020 Well, yours is a stunning looking build, very true to the original. To be honest, I did not do much research for this, I trusted what Airfix had to offer. But I have couple books on the way, I think I might delve little deeper on these North Vietnamese MiG's. Looking forwards the Vietnam Group Build later this year 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Brantley 2,098 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 3 hours ago, reini said: Well, yours is a stunning looking build, very true to the original. To be honest, I did not do much research for this, I trusted what Airfix had to offer. But I have couple books on the way, I think I might delve little deeper on these North Vietnamese MiG's. Looking forwards the Vietnam Group Build later this year Thanks a lot reini! I'm glad you liked her. Wouldn't those two look good together? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
reini 4,662 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: Thanks a lot reini! I'm glad you liked her. Wouldn't those two look good together? For sure! Mine would look a tad small, though But you make a good point, I always like to display planes next to each other. One of the reasons I want more North Vietnamese MiGs. I have 17PF, 19S, 21PF, 21PFM & 21MF waiting in the stash And I would not be surprised If I get more of these Airfix MiG-17's, I really liked the kit. Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Brantley 2,098 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Good grief reini! I had overlooked the fact that your model was 1/72 scale. I'd say that makes it even more impressive! Wow. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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