Tim R-T-C Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 If you have seen my builds before you might know that I often create vignette pairings, whether it is two of the same model like the Czech MiG-21s or two very different types like the Lybian National Army MiG-21/SF260 This year I wanted to try something different and combine two GBs into a single vignette and this MiG-21/ground attack combo seemed perfect. So I will be combining a well worn MiG-21M undergoing maintenance, with a fully loaded Su-25 preparing for operation. This isn't my first time with an Eduard MiG and it all fell together very quickly with no filling required at all. The cockpit will be closed up so I added the 7 provided decals and everyone's favourite shade of interior blue before fixing the canopy in place. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Instant Mig-21! I like the idea of the shared diorama with the Su-25. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Interesting I do like the frogfoot, and the two next to each other should look good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 Primed, sprayed (AK Aluminium from a can) and decalled (JBr African Fishbeds sheet) Photos of these airframes do show some distinct panel variation but I couldn't get a good finish over the ultra glossy metal paint, so I will leave the metallics as they are - the aircraft will be getting some suitable weathering anyway... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Very nice, the metallic finish is very good indeed, especially as it is from a rattle can. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 More work on the Fishbed today First she was fitted with wheels Then with some Oilbrushers, I added a thin layer of desert sand to give the impression of a little used airframe at the desert airfield. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Photoetch today This completes the aircraft build for now. Until I catch up with the Frogfoot then I can start on the rest of the etched accessories for the vignette base. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 On 17/04/2022 at 05:59, Tim R-T-C said: I added a thin layer of desert sand to give the impression of a little used airframe at the desert airfield. That’s effective! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Nice touch with the FOD covers, they look very good. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 5 hours ago, modelling minion said: Nice touch with the FOD covers, they look very good. 🇺🇦 Thanks, its the first time I've used this rare Brengun etch set. Definitely a complex shape to form from flat etch. Some of the parts were absurdly tiny, the handles for the covers were so small I couldn't even pick them up with tweezers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) So this is going to go down to the wire. Delays on the Frogfoot have slowed it down, but the recalcitrant Sukhoi jet is now painted and decalled, so I spent last night making an inspection ladder for the MiG. Tonight after a quick 5k and a visit to my parents should get this project complete in time for the GB gallery 😁 Edited May 15, 2022 by Tim R-T-C 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Very neat work on the ladder, especially considering the scale it is in. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Of course a finish is always nice to see but it isn't required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 I did finish this one up a few days after the GB ended but finally got it into the photo booth last night. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Very well done Tim, I do like the Sukhoi’s camouflage, interesting little vignette with the work-stand next to the Mig. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Very nice little diorama, the tool box on the steps is a very nice touch. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Great result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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