Eric B. Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Hello, Introducing my Mig-29 9-12s in 1/72nd scale. Story started a few years ago when I built my first Mig-29 in 1/72nd scale. At the time best choice was between the Italeri and Airfix models. I thought the Italeri kit was a better starting point and proceeded with my project. I actually was not very satisfied with that first try for 2 main reasons : I missed to correct the angled position of the main landing gears (Italeri gives them vertical…) I left the upper auxilliary intake doors open – they normally are closed when aircraft are parked and idle. I decided to correct these flaws and later started a second Fulcrum, also from an Italeri kit. I also corrected some other aspects of the aircraft addind resin accessories in the process (nose cone, cockpit and seat, wheels and exhaust nozzles). Aircraft was built as a Malaysian Mig-29N. Resin IFR probe and fairing were difficult to cement in position so I decided to build my Mig-29N without the IFR equipment (I found information proving that Mig-29N have occasionnaly flown without them). Then better Fulcrums were released both by Trumpeter then Zvezda. I had decided for either an East German, Czeck or Polish 5 colour camo which left me with the Trumpeter Mig-29 9-12 (Until now Zvezda reselased only the 9-13 and 9-19 version from their new moulds). Here are both models Italeri Mig-29N Trumpeter Mig-29A Cheers Eric B. 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Nice pair of Fulcrums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Smashing builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Very nice indeed. Your ultra smooth paint finishes are extremely accomplished pieces of work. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Superb! That Czech scheme is my all time favourite on the Fulcrum Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 A very creditable pair of Fulcrums – excellent finish, too. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Fantastic Mig-29! Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Hi Thank you all for you kind words... Cheers Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin31 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 ....,so good, so sexi 😍🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Are you sure you didn't just get access to a control tower and take pictures of the real things??? Superb work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 8 hours ago, martin31 said: ....,so good, so sexi 😍🙃 Thank you Martin, In case some others would like to know, I am reproducing my paint mixes here.. Colours are Gunze Light Green is Gunze H422 (60%) + H312 (40%) Dark Green H309 (70%) + H303 (30%) Tan is H310 (80%) + H11 (20%) Dark Brown Is H17 with drops of H84 Light Grey is H338 + drops of H11 Nose cone and antennae grey panels are H305 Eric B. 27 minutes ago, F-32 said: Are you sure you didn't just get access to a control tower and take pictures of the real things??? Superb work! 😄😄 Hello, I would have loved to, and I would have told everybody 😁 Thank for your kind words... Cheers Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Outstanding results Eric. Each Fulcrum compliments the other nicely. Well done!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Simply excellent, the photography just finishes off the effect to that final degree. Love the camo scheme of the Czech Fulcrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Nice builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Great modeling of a beautiful aircraft! A really nice pair. 🍐 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 On 5/25/2021 at 1:42 AM, Sky Keg said: Outstanding results Eric. Each Fulcrum compliments the other nicely. Well done!!!! Mike Hi, Thank you all. Mike, very different builds : Italeri was heavily corrected and stuffed with resin, Trumpy builds smoothly. Cheers Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Both look stunning! We're Malaysian Fulcrums delivered in this color and without refueling probe? Definitely a possibility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Hi, Malaysian Fulcrums : I am not a specialist but :rom information I collected : * about IFR probe : I read (and found a photo) of a Malaysian Mig-29 without probe. Probe has been temporarily removed for overhaul. It was obvious from camo discoloration that the IFR had been there before. I can not remember if Malaysian Mig-29s were originally delivered with or without probe. * this actually is second Malaysian Fulcrums paint scheme. First was delivery scheme and was the original grey-light green Russian camo. Second (this one) is nearly identical - same pattern with similar colours but colours are from US origin (FS standard?). Third is dark grey (FS36318 or close) overall. Cheers. Eric B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Found this one, no refueling probe but not that green: https://www.malaysiandefence.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/M43-09.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsModeller Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I'm still trying to correct myself that these aren't just screenshot from DCS....as these are stunning 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Really nice work there Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 21 hours ago, exdraken said: Found this one, no refueling probe but not that green: https://www.malaysiandefence.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/M43-09.jpg Hello, Thank you dearly, Could it be a 4th (unknown to me) camo? I believe photo colours are altered and green somehow greyed. I guess it is delivery camo with original Russian colours, with a slightly duller and greyer green . 10 hours ago, MsModeller said: I'm still trying to correct myself that these aren't just screenshot from DCS....as these are stunning 😍 Thank you dearly for your very kind words. Beyond this, though I not a DCS player I am amazed with the sharpness and realism of their design. 4 hours ago, Zigomar said: Really nice work there Sir! Thank you Sir... Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B. Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Sorry double Edited May 28, 2021 by Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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