discussion Dave Ward's 1/48 Revell/ICM Mig-25 RBT Foxbat 'B' - Completed.

[Dave Ward]

I'm calling this finally finishedView attachment 315133View attachment 315134View attachment 315135View attachment 315136View attachment 315137View attachment 315138View attachment 315139View attachment 315140

The Revell/ICM Mig- 25RBT was an enjoyable build, I used a little filler, on the nose/fuselage joint, but otherwise the fit was good, to excellent. The mouldings are crisp, and free of flash. Construction was reasonably easy, and I would suggest you follow the instruction sequence, I didn't, and made more work for myself ( leaving the undercarriage off until late on was a mistake ). If you can pick one up for a good price ( I paid <£25 for mine ), I would really recommend it.
One thing about this model is the size!, it's just about 75mm too long for my existing workspace, I'm surprised I didn't knock off more parts. If I am going to make another model of this size, I'll have to reorganise the bench to make more space.
I will shortly be starting construction of the ICM 1/35 Krupp Truck for the wheeled army vehicle GB, thanks for looking in.
Dave

 

[BlackMamba]

Nice 'bat, I love it Although I've got a MiG-25 in my collection already, I'd still like to build one from ICM - be it the RB or the RBT. It is said to be a nice kit with very few issues, probably miles better than the KittyHawk MiG-25.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
A very nice result indeed. Even a good kit like this needs skill and patience to get the best from it. You have done it proud.
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Liked the build thread, really like the build. Very nice work Dave.

 

[Dave Ward]

Marius,
ICM also do the Mig-25PD, the interceptor version in 1/48, and now, perhaps in a more manageable scale, are doing the Mig-25 in 1/72................... I've looked at the sprues on the ICM website, and it just looks like the 1/48 scaled down - same parts breakdown
Dave

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Excellent build Dave, I really like the weathering. It looks like it has far fewer decals than a USAF or RAF jet as well.

 

[Dave Ward]

Bob,
I have to admit, I didn't use all the stencil decals, some were too small & tedious to apply!. It's long been a feature of Russian jets that they don't carry a lot of markings, just the national insignia, and a bort ( nose ) number. I assume this is a security thing, so enemies can't identify particular units - unlike western jets, where the unit, pilot's name, and even the crew chief are helpfully displayed!
Dave

 

[Guest]

Lovely work.
Superb

 

[Tim Marlow]

Great finish Dave
Like that big beast...

 

[minitnkr]

Great finishes Dave. PaulE

 

[BlackMamba]

Marius,
ICM also do the Mig-25PD, the interceptor version in 1/48, and now, perhaps in a more manageable scale, are doing the Mig-25 in 1/72................... I've looked at the sprues on the ICM website, and it just looks like the 1/48 scaled down - same parts breakdown
Dave

Sweet! Definitely worth checking out

 

[Steve Jones]

Terrific build Dave. Like the upside down shot. One Tom Cruise would be impressed with:smiling3:

 

[colin m]

Very nice. A great look you've achieved there.