ride to live Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) Mig-21 is the mainstay of the Indian Air Force and for a while now, slowly being replaced by more modern jets. But it will always hold a special place in the hearts and minds of most airmen in the Indian Air Force and the nation at large. This Academy kit is boxed as a MF but is a BIS actually. The build went easy as the kit did not have any fit issues. The cockpit was not that detailed but I did a little bit of scratch to make it look busy. And a spare Eduard Bis kit ejection seat was added to the model. I decided to go with the scheme of Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment or TACDE. It is an Indian Air Force unit for training aerial combat to its top one percent fighter pilots. The institution evolves tactical procedures for various aircraft, implements standard operating procedures and trains pilots in operational doctrines. I had only a faded black and white picture as a reference. It would be fair to say the red shade was a bit of a guess. But I am sure it was red and white combination. The colors used to paint the model are mix and match, Life color paints were used, And the TACDE logo and serial numbers are self made decals. And roundels and fin flash are Bright spark decals. This build is part of a group build of 'Indian Scale modellers' group on facebook. Edited September 3, 2020 by ride to live 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Nice model. Ans a good story, too. I always love Mig21s, and yours is great. Volker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 wow, very nice model! great work! over the many many years Indian airforce jets have had many interesting camo and aggressor schemes. not too much is available though lately they are grey in grey... usually even a single grey... the Mirage 2000 being the only exeption! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 That is spectacular, a great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 What's not to like about a colorful MiG-21? Nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Wow. Great colour scheme! You've executed that brilliantly. Superb job 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 A great MiG. Interesting background read and a lovely model. Well done on the home made decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Good looking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PranayKumar99 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Excellent work sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Very nice work, Looks great in that scheme and you've nailed those colours - red AND white: respect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Beautiful job! Fascinating scheme too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Superb with the complex red and white pattern. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Wow!! Superbly finished indeed! It looks fantastic. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Great execution of a challenging paint scheme! Fine looking MiG-21 sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertTheBear Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 That's a lovely looking 21! Kudos on the paint job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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