Popular Post Electric Indigo Posted February 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2021 Dear fellow modelers, after regularly lurking at this board whenever I needed modeling inspiration (or a competent review of a certain kit), I want to give something back and hope to inspire others. I was pretty much indifferent to the MiG-21 throughout my modeling life until I saw a shot of a Croatian version over the Adriatic Sea by aviation photography legend Katsuhiko Tokunaga. The scheme is included in Eduard’s Profi Pack edition of the MiG-21bis, but after seeing the current rate for the kit at the bay of E (not keen for the PE extras, too), I decided to go for the Weekend edition and a Begemot sheet for the Croatian markings. The (excellent) kit is mostly OOB; I added some cables to the cockpit (the Weekend edition contains the extra parts for the Croatian version, it’s just not mentioned in the instructions – but you can download the Profi Pack instructions from Eduard’s website), a slightly converted Hasegawa Navy pilot, and recreated some missing PE fins from styrene bits. Begemot’s roundels seem a tad too large, and the aircraft number is actually for the two-seater, but it’s not like anybody can find this out over the internet, right? Paints are custom mixes from Tamiya acrylics. Each color receives a flat basic pass and a lighter, irregular semi-gloss weathering pass. Panel lines are done with Gouache water color. The decals were oversprayed with the camo colors very lightly to bring down the saturation. More & some WiP in my Flickr album 75 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Very neat work, looks great in that scheme. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 That's a fantastic MiG-21! 😀 I really like those paint colors, very attractive model in flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Not only is that a great build, but as the others have said, the colors and the scheme are awesome! Very, very attractive scheme. Sure wish we had a state of the art -bis in 1/72 scale, but IIRC, Eduard has stated they are not planning a -bis or UM in 1/72 scale. Curses, as those are my favorite two variants. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I love the color scheme and build!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I will duplicate everyone else's praise, great looking MiG-21 ... Care to share which paints and colors you used ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Very nice looking model great scheme nicely finished thanks for sharing Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 WOW. That's a stunning MiG-21, and what colours. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 That’s lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Awesome! Great paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlanceHR Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Looks avesome. @Electric Indigocare to share the Tamiya paint mixes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Looks great.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Turned out great! Perfect color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbeeb Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Any chance of some underside shots of your amazing MiG? I'm making the weekend edition MFN at the moment and am also opting for wheels up so any pointers on how the closed undercarriage covers should look would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Indigo Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) Thanks everbody for the warm welcome! As for the paint scheme, each color is the result of two passes - flat base color and a lighter, semi-gloss weathering pass. The weathering pass is applied in an irregular manner and mostly kept within the fuselage panels. Mix ratios (all Tamiya scrylics) are: Underside: Base color is Light Sea Grey XF-25, the baby blue is Sky X-14 (1 part) - Light Blue XF-23 (5) and White (10) Camo Grey: Base is pure Light Grey XF-66, 2nd pass is Light Grey (1) - White (1) Camo Green 1 (dark): Base is Deep Green XF-26 (1) - Light Blue XF-23 (1) - Sky X-14 (3), 2nd pass Flat Green Green (1) - Sky (6) - White (6) Camo Green 2 (light): Base is Flat Green (3) - Yellow (1) - White (5), 2nd pass Flat Green (3) - Yellow (1) - White (8) This photo shows the application of the weathering pass, with the specular highlights enhancing the contrast: @alanbeeb The covers of the wheel bays fall nicely into place, but for the covers of the struts you need to glue stryrene strips to the lower wing part where the covers can rest upon. Some gaps are to remain open like on the real thing. Good luck with the MFN! Edited February 25, 2021 by Electric Indigo corrected mix ratios 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Lovely work on the paint scheme. The weathering effect you've achieved is masterful. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Oh I say! That is an excellent rendition of a beautiful scheme - well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss07 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Simply stunning!!!😲👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Lovely build and a cracking camo choice. Great job. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 That is some top-notch modelling and I love that color scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 MiGnificent modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I like it!!!!! Very nice!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tain² Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 beautyfull!! very original! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Very nice, excellent weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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