Dads203 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 So with the Tucano done I need another project. This one landed on my lap from a mate, he bought it purely for the donation to Ukrainian causes and asked me to build it. I couldn't refuse. So I won't go into the contents of the box as these are all we documented on this site, its a nice kit with decent detail, a bit of flash but nothing to serious. Going to model this one in flight with one of the Coastal Kits Blur bases but some mods need to be done on the kit as its depicted as on the ground only. A bit of a parts cleaning session so far. Some fettling of parts is required but considering ICM have produced and distributed this kit is quite amazing in its own right. Was thinking of adding a couple of AGM-88 HARMs as at the moment there is a lot of controversy on the integration of the system to ex Soviet airframes, I think it might add a bit of interest ? Just a bit of AM Decals will be from the kit but I do reserve the right to add a tad more AM to the build Enjoy 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Superb! I'll follow this as mine is gradually making its way up towards the top of the stash and I could use some tips from someone who knows what they're doing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, jackroadkill said: I could use some tips from someone who knows what they're doing! Who's that then? Send us a link so I can follow too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 More work going o in the pit, making the basic seat look a bit more like a K-36, Just some plastic card and rod, nothing taxing at this point. Some arm rests need adding to the sides of the seat yet. New cockpit floor added to give me more height for the seat, again just plastic card. Added the missing telescopic stabilisation booms to the head box of the seat. HUD reflector drilled out and backed with card Back of the seat details, not that you see it ! Enjoy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 More detail going in, pit sidewalls are mainly guesswork but look better than nothing Enjoy 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 More detail added to the cockpit, control stick has gone in and some other small parts, Re did the rudder peddles as the moulding had a sink mark on each peddle. not accurate but this is going to be facsimile of the Mig-29 pit rather than a full blown 100% accurate build. Enjoy 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Looking great so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 That's a lot of detail in that wee cockpit; it looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Very nice work the manual is really basic.I did few things wrong. O well rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Cheers chaps, I have the Eduard PE set coming this week for the Italeri kit, rumour has it that the ICM kit is based upon this so the PE parts should fit, its mainly for the HUD part. I’ve also added the Master pitot to the order as the kit part is not the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Bit more done tonight, Intake time, not a bad fit so far and when I'm ready to add these to the underside they will only take a tad of filler to blend in with the underside. Don't forget to add the insert into the bay behind the nose gear, part B5. Next up will be to scratch up the retracted FOD covers with in the intake opening, these will tidy up the roof area of the intakes, Just don't look down them !! Cushion added to the pilots seat, its now moulded to his back as to ensure a snug fit, more detail added to the pit. A couple of strakes to the back of the headrest, shown in the poor photo Enjoy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Created new FOD guards in the retracted position, first a new false roof and then the guards, nothing special just plastic card. The FOD guards were scribed with the hinges. I'll need to sort the top aux intakes soon as these will also be in the flying position so closed. Enjoy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabio Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Looking good! I opened mine up the other day for a proper look, and didn’t fancy it and slotted it back to the stash yours is coming on very nicely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 This is coming together very nicely Dan, great workmanship as always! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 Gear bays going in. A bit of shimming needed as they were designed for gear down only, nose gear was a great fit but the MLG bays are a bit of a different story. Nothing that a bit of epoxy putty won't cure! Enjoy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 You are sure making this look awesome . me so basic out the box build . rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 A few goodies to be used. Cost about £10 so not alot. The Eduard etch set was £2.50 so very good value, it also corrects the IP but I have to paint it Enjoy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 New nose grafted on, its a bit longer than the kit part so I'm presuming the kit is a fraction too short. Still needs a bit more work but it's almost there, real leap of faith hacking off the kit nose and fitting this one. Enjoy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 Intakes fitted, some Vallejo putty used on the inside edge, I think my mods have thrown them out slightly in terms of fitting. Mr Dissolved putty used for the main join and a quick dab of Mr Surfacer around the gear bays, I'll wipe off the access with a cotton bud and some MLT thinners. Master Pitot test fitted, shape of the resin nose is much better than the kit part. Enjoy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Coming along nicely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 The main parts are now as one Cockpit is painted up and the PE IP has been hammered into place, not my best work and it was a real trial to get it in. Some small seams to fill but my fuselage halves were warped slightly so it needed to be glued carefully and bit by bit. Seat has just had the first blast of Tamiya German Grey and requires more painting yet. Nose needs some fettling in yet as the resin part is just slightly larger than the kit nose diameter, that's next Using the old stand I made for the Airfix Sea King to set up the position for the base. Enjoy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Not usually mooching around these parts but started reading through and looks very interesting will keep calling in for a catch up. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Could you help me on my build missiles color ? I don't see any info in the manual Thanks Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Turk Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 That is coming alone nicely. I'm looking forward to seeng the finished product. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, infofrog said: Could you help me on my build missiles color ? I don't see any info in the manual Thanks Rick Main missile body colour is white for all the supplied missiles Rick, I would check though things like the seeker heads, they would be different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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