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Gnarkill1984

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Posted 1477298047 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Hi guys. This build signifies a whole host of firsts for me.... First 1/48 build First time using airbrush First time using resin Most importantly my first post on the forum ( please be nice) Brief of background on me, RAF Photographer for 14 years, back into modelling since July this year (brush painting ww2 aircraft) So here goes... I forgot to get box pics etc before I started as I was too excited to get on with the build as I have such a passion for Russian jets. I decided to go with the Soviet Union colourway as the camo colours looked so good together. Aftermarket parts concisted of brassin wheels, quickboost seat and master pitot. Also decided to go with a ladder set by aero line. As usual I started on the cockpit, employing the kit supplied etch throughout and going over the top on weathering so it still looked weathered after the seat is dropped in. Resin seat is a bit smaller than the kit part so may need to make a riser to get it sitting right. Next came the wheel wells and closing up the fuselage... After that came priming and my fist attempt at pre-shading. I then went ahead and applied the base coat using mr hobby colours for the camo and exracrylic for the azure blue underside. So that's it for now. Few hiccups at the beginning (caused by me TBH) with nose weight making the bottom halfs a bit gappy after cementing the top half of the fuselage (will have to deal with it for now) Was over the moon at the minimal amount of filing and sanding that was needed. Especially love how the colours came out, proper airbrush convert here! So next will be decals, landing gear, stores and canopy! Thanks guys __________________
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Gadjung

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Posted 1477309275	Reply with quote #2

Wish you luck in this experience!
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Gnarkill1984

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Posted 1477311603	Reply with quote #3

Quote: Originally Posted by Gadjung Wish you luck in this experience! Thanks bud, really enjoying the build so far __________________
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vdbo76

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Posted 1477326147	Reply with quote #4

Haha, there is no such thing as to many mig-21s ;-) Checked the pictures and it looks like your almost done, very nice progres! The camo is looking great and really fits the mig. I also have the resin wheels for my mig-21 and have some doubts about the nosewheel addition (not the wheel). It looks so thin and I'm afraid it can't support the weight of the kit... are you already come to this part? Great work so far and I'm looking forward to your next post. __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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Gnarkill1984

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Posted 1477331577 · Edited	Reply with quote #5

Quote: Originally Posted by vdbo76 Haha, there is no such thing as to many mig-21s ;-) Checked the pictures and it looks like your almost done, very nice progres! The camo is looking great and really fits the mig. I also have the resin wheels for my mig-21 and have some doubts about the nosewheel addition (not the wheel). It looks so thin and I'm afraid it can't support the weight of the kit... are you already come to this part? Great work so far and I'm looking forward to your next post. Well let's just say it's not going on the build! My inexperience with resin assigned it to the plastic scrappy! Don't think I would have used it anyway due to the same fears. All I did was sand off the Hubs off the kit parts and seems like it will hold the resin, probably have to peg it whilst the glue sets. __________________
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Gnarkill1984

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Posted 1477331961	Reply with quote #6

This is what I mean.... __________________
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Alba83

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Posted 1477336047	Reply with quote #7

I have the wheels too hmmm not sure what you two are on about though .... i guess il find out when i open them up __________________ Steven Glasgow, Scotland
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Gnarkill1984

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Posted 1477337452	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by Alba83 I have the wheels too hmmm not sure what you two are on about though .... i guess il find out when i open them up Part no R7, super thin almost transparent. Mine snapped with me being super careful! __________________
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vdbo76

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Posted 1477341478	Reply with quote #9

Yeah, that's the one. I guess I play it save and use the kit part like you did ;-) __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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vdbo76

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Posted 1477341619	Reply with quote #10

Thanks for putting the pictures into your thread, much more easy to enjoy :-) __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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Gnarkill1984

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Posted 1477342113	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by vdbo76 Yeah, that's the one. I guess I play it save and use the kit part like you did ;-) Quote: Originally Posted by vdbo76 Thanks for putting the pictures into your thread, much more easy to enjoy :-) Haha, still getting my head around the forum life. Hands are cramping from stencilling at the mo! Update in the next day or two __________________
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Gnarkill1984

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Posted 1477347164	Reply with quote #12

Mamouth stenciling session this evening whilst enjoying the walking dead! About half way there! __________________
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Gnarkill1984

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Posted 1477418481	Reply with quote #13

Doh! Break from stencils as I try and correct my exhausting error! (See what I did there!) They should only go up to the second pannel line and I have done them up to the third Wish me luck! __________________
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vdbo76

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Posted 1477423028	Reply with quote #14

Hm, looking at your thread on my IPad and the pictures are very big... actually to big so I can only see the upper left corner of them. Does anyone has the same issue? __________________ Fabian Amsterdam, The Netherlands https://www.instagram.com/vdbo76/
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Alba83

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Posted 1477423829	Reply with quote #15

Yeah even on the laptop they are very big __________________ Steven Glasgow, Scotland
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