Eric B. Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Hello, I had a hard time deciding which livery I wanted for my Eduard 72nd scale Mig-21 MF. Then I decided for a russian aircraft with one of those complicated camos with several coulors. I found an interesting aircraft in white 17. It is a 5 + 1 colour camoed aircraft (+1 being the emerald green patches which might be repair works or touch ups…) This actually is a Mig-21 SM (SM being basically being the domestic version and MF beig the export version). White 17 belongs to the 1st Squadron ou the Fighter-Bomber 18th Regiment – 303rd Composite Air Division based at Galyonki Air Base as seen in 1985 (well that is what the decals instructions claim.) I actually found several profiles and several decals for this Aircraft (Lindenhill decals, RV Aircraft, Tally Ho decals and others, and no two camo pattern description was the same. Unfortunately although this aircraft seems to inspire many, I could not find any photo. I decided to stay with the Tally Ho interpretation because it was close to the RV Aircraft scheme (at least two patterns were close – Linden Hill and other profiles were very different) and also because it came with a 4 view description. White 17 is a late Mig-21 SM and it is very close in details to a Mig-21 MF. Studio Daylight Eric B. 72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web99 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 That looks amazing, especially with the MiG-29 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxzinbox Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Great models- Love the photography too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I love it! The comparison with the MiG-29 is great, too. It looks like you have a well-equipped flight line, with tow bars and all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Oh my!!!!! This is one very impressive Fishbed and it`s complimented nicely with the equally impressive Fulcrum. The complex paint schemes make for one stunning and attractive subject. Eduard Fishbed`s are the perfect canvas for presentations such as this. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Fantastic Mig-21SM! Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albymoore Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 That is some excellent airbrush work on your MiGs. The photography is really nice as well. 👍 Cheers, Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Fantastic finish on a lovely kit 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Hello, Thank you dearly all for your kind words.. @ Mike, you are right... The Eduard kit is a very nice kit. Long time I had not built a kit with no aftermarket resin or photo-etched parts. @ Kenny : tow bar actually is my only equipment - it comes along the Mig-29 in the Trumpeter box - no aftermarket here... @ Albert : thank you about photography - why I like to shoot in daylight. Cheers Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Very nice work Eric. The complex camo scheme on the Fishbed is particularly well done, and the daylight photos look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thank you, The complex camo was the reason of the choice. I have more Eduards Mig-21to build - this one being the first try on them; There are plenty of other interesting liveries to contemplate.🤔 Daylight photograph normally is the end mark of a building project for me. Cheers Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Excellent work and very convincing presented. This goes for the MiG-29 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Gorgeous looking MiG, great build and finish ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Wow! The photos suggest a real MiG... just that photos back then we're not that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 On 5/18/2021 at 9:01 AM, BerndM said: Excellent work and very convincing presented. This goes for the MiG-29 as well. Thank you, Reminds me I still have to present the Mig-29 here... Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 17 hours ago, exdraken said: Wow! The photos suggest a real MiG... just that photos back then we're not that good Thank you really, Turned back time here - 2021 photograph of a 1985 aircraft 😁 - Something's wrong.. Cheers Eric B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Hello This is a short addition on colours mixes : All paint from the Gunze/Tamiya ranges. * Light green : H312 + H303 * Sand : H72 + H11 * Dark brown : H304 + H84 +XF1 * Undersurfaces light blue : H67 + H11 * Middle green : H304 * Dark green (repair work?) : H26 +XF1 + XF5 + H302 Regards Eric B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 fan Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Beautiful MiG, Eric! Thank you for posting your paint mixes. Is there any chance you could show the ratios? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Hello 109, I am Sorry I did not record paint mixes. Except I know for white (H11) colour I know it was between 10% - 20% white on 90% - 80% main color. For other colours it was more like eye guestimate : due to the colours being close I guessed a variation in mix ratio would not show that much. Ii is more a matter of balance between different camo colours (I personally built up painting in different phases and different mixes...) Cheers Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Great job on these two, cracking builds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 5/17/2021 at 7:23 AM, Eric B. said: I could not find any photo. This is an exceptional build Eric, I wonder how long before some of your daylight photos make it onto the net as "photos of the real thing". it looks that good Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpoud117 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Digging up an old thread but this is trully an amazing build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Klaatu Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 They're both beautiful builds- love the paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpoud117 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 As a side note, here are a couple pics of "White 17", past its heyday unfortuantely. http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Arts/Art3766.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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