modelling minion Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 That is very nice work on the metallic finish, it looks really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Main decals are on. Then putting some stencils. The stencil guide did not really match with the model - different panel lines etc. So I just put some of them. I'm not too keen on stencils in 1/72 in the first place, they tend to stand out too much. Decals done and picked off some of the maintenance hatches with duraluminium. Next, a coat of satin varnish and weathering! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 That looks fantastic, the decals really stand out against the metallic paint. I agree with you on the stencils, in 1/72 they can just look too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Looking really good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Great job 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hi reini, That does look rather lovely. The different metals break things up nicely and the decals really complement and bring it to life Smashing job so far 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 oooo now that does look really nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 ... we'll probably not quite to your standards....I'll blame talking to my son for that! but as a result of making me hungry!!!! I think we have to have a seperate food thread in the Nordic II GB! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 6 hours ago, trickyrich said: I think we have to have a seperate food thread in the Nordic II GB! Good idea 🙂 ... don't we have a designated chef in Nordic II? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 @reini !!!!!! 👨🍳 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 minute ago, trickyrich said: @reini !!!!!! 👨🍳 I think @Marlin is the head chef Tasty looking burger @trickyrich ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Great looking MiG you've got there @reini And @trickyrich, that burger looks real tasty. /Bosse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Marlin said: Great looking MiG you've got there @reini And @trickyrich, that burger looks real tasty. /Bosse Ah and there he is, the Swedish Chef 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 knew he'd show up sooner or late once food was mentioned! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 You called. /Bosse - who's having Schnitzel this weekend. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Chicken! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Alright, this is how the MiG looks after a Vallejo Satin coat. I'm going for dull metal look, that seems to be the case with MiGs. Flory Models Dark Dirt wash is on. I was bit worried that the Flory Models wash would bite too much to the somewhat rough satin surface, but on the other hand I was hoping of little bit staining in order to get a used dulled down look. This is the result after wiping off the excess wash, came out OK I think. Now, gluing down all the small bits and rest of the weathering! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Coming along really nicely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 10 hours ago, reini said: came out OK I think I think it came out really well. The satin coat gave just the right finish and the wash has worked very nicely and highlights the panel lines of the kit very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Standing on it's own legs and received some minor weathering in the form of MiG Streaking Effects. Master pitot tubes are on, saved these to the very last so they don't get bent & twisted. Just beautiful things, I want to get these to all my models 😍 And we are done! The green MiG is the Airfix MiG-17F I did in the summer, now she doesn't have to sit alone in the model cabinet I will post pics to the gallery when I get around to do some more photos - in the meanwhile, thanks for checking this build out and participating, I'll see you in my other MiG builds (of which there are still plenty left! ) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 That turned out swell. And I absolutely agree w/ you on the Masters pitots. It's almost a shoe-in add on for any model if they are available. Cheap and make a noticeable impact on the finished product.....especially the little stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Really impressive. I read all kinds of bad things about this kit, but it looks fantastic, built up. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 What a fantastic result. Your Mig-17 looks absolutely fantastic, the metallic finish has just the right used look about it rather than being overly shiny and the Master pitots do look really nice and make a big difference to the finished look of the model. She looks great next to your equally good looking Airfix camouflaged one. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Very nice result! I think the metallic finish looks great and the weathering effects very convincing - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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