discussion Mig 21 (Johns)

[john i am]

Hi folks managed to finish the mig and made a simple base for it. The Academy kit was a pleasure to put together with minimal sanding of a few seams.


I did re scribe the whole kit but if I'm honest it didn't really need it but strangely I quite enjoyed it.


Thanks for looking and any comments that you leave.


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[PaulTRose]

woah!...now that is nice!

 

[Guest]

Magnificent paintwork!!!


Smooth job on the panel lines. I love the look on the final colour! Is a satin varnish, oil wash..?


Cheers


Polux

 

[Guest]

great build mate!! the base makes it even better

 

[Wendall]

That's a very handsome model John.

 

[yak face]

Great job John , the paintwork is excellent. Looks good on the base too , nice touch . Sooner you than me doing a full re scribe, its something ive never really got the hang of , I always go off the lines and cant do curves or corners to save my life! , cheers tony

 

[tr1ckey66]

Simply excellent work John. The paintwork, base and re scribe are all top quality.


A real stunner


Paul

 

[Guest]

Stunning paintwork, great job on the markings they really pop without looking cartoonish. Sweet build all round

 

[Guest]

Excellent work and finish John, it looks superb mate.

 

[PhilJ]

Nice colours john great finish on the paintwork


Regards


Phil

 

[Alan 45]

Very nice John excellent paint job

 

[flyjoe180]

Fantastic job John, that is a very nicely finished MiG.

 

[Guest]

Very nice model John. Like the almost mystic camouflage.


Laurie

 

[eddiesolo]

That is chuffing gorgeous John! Wonderful paint work and the base sets it off superbly.

 

[papa 695]

That is just awesome John and a great base to go with it

 

[Bigfoot57]

That's a right stonker of a model John you should be proud of that one brilliant paintwork and as everybody said the simple base sets it off perfectly


Colin

 

[takeslousyphotos]

I like that a lot ........ Great finish. If mine comes out half as good I'll be very happy.

 

[Guest]

Love that camo scheme John, she's a real beauty!

 

[john i am]

Magnificent paintwork!!!
Smooth job on the panel lines. I love the look on the final colour! Is a satin varnish, oil wash..?


Cheers


Polux

Hi Polux I used Johnsons Klear floor polish and vallejo umber wash.

Great job John , the paintwork is excellent. Looks good on the base too , nice touch . Sooner you than me doing a full re scribe, its something ive never really got the hang of , I always go off the lines and cant do curves or corners to save my life! , cheers tony

I too slip occasionally Tony But I'm slowly getting better.


Big thanks to everyone for all your kind words and encouragement it's greatly appreciated cheers John

 

[Guest]

its something ive never really got the hang of , I always go off the lines and cant do curves or corners to save my life! , cheers tony

Tony I use Dymo tape placed along the line to take. Then with the scriber


firmly but gently scribe to the tape but not pushing against it with any pressure.


Just a scratch to begin until a small groove is made continue with many light passes.


Even if you stray the damage is very limited.


Just lean against the tape edge. Also used lining tape on corners but this has a softish edge


so real care is needed.


Apologies for butting in John.


Laurie