discussion Neil's Eduard 1/48 Mig-21 PF

[rickoshea52]

Snap!
I ran a Mig-21 GB on this forum many years ago, maybe need another.

Thread 'Rick's Eduard 1/48 Ethiopian Air Force Mig-21 MF'

Jun 23, 2016

This is my entry. I really like the look of this kit and this colour scheme, its a little different from the norm, however I'm going even more leftfield and doing it in the markings of the Ethiopian Air Force. I have three more Eduard Mig-21's in the stash so the GDR scheme will get done at some point. This is new ground for me, I've never built an Eduard kit before.


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• rickoshea52
• Replies: 58
• Forum: July-Dec 2016 SIG: The Mig 21

 

[Neil]

Snap!
I ran a Mig-21 GB on this forum many years ago, maybe need another.

Thread 'Rick's Eduard 1/48 Ethiopian Air Force Mig-21 MF'

Jun 23, 2016

This is my entry. I really like the look of this kit and this colour scheme, its a little different from the norm, however I'm going even more leftfield and doing it in the markings of the Ethiopian Air Force. I have three more Eduard Mig-21's in the stash so the GDR scheme will get done at some point. This is new ground for me, I've never built an Eduard kit before.


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• rickoshea52
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• Forum: July-Dec 2016 SIG: The Mig 21

If you look at the chat thread, I have comments in there! I am still 'building' that Mig-21 too! I'll add a pic tomorrow, but life interrupted that build at the time - I may go ahead and finish it after this one is complete. TBH, it is probably 3/4 complete now so I do not have a good excuse.

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Got two of them in the stash - waiting for a new GB where they fit!

'Right here, right now'?

 

[Neil]

And this is the 'not quite finished' model:

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Coming together nicely Neil.

 

[Jim R]

Well that has come together really well. There's a lot plastic. Shame about the wheel well doors.

 

[Neil]

Well that has come together really well. There's a lot plastic. Shame about the wheel well doors.

No no, the one that isn't painted is the GB. The half-complete one is my 2016 Mig-21 GB The unpainted one with masking tape is the GB.

Next task is to sort out the brass rod for in-flight.

 

[Neil]

Some more progress - I've been busy trying to change job recently, so a little distracted.

I've sorted out the in-flight part

 

[Neil]

The front wheel flaps are not a good fit; I'll need more putty, and on the rear ones too.

 

[Neil]

And the pilot is in his seat now, but it is still not detached or tried in the cockpit yet.

 

[flyjoe180]

Steady progress Neil, it will look good in the inflight pose.

 

[papa 695]

Coming along very nicely Neil.

 

[Neil]

No progress for 2 weeks - job distractions, as I have resigned from one and am looking for a new one (interviews in progress). I know resigning first is bad, but carrying on was bad for my mental health - or was getting there- when you get a couple of hours' sleep due to worrying about everything, it is not healthy.

 

[flyjoe180]

Good luck with the job hunt Neil

 

[Neil]

Back to few bits and bobs. I have filled some gaps - Eduard and their 'only display landed' theory. Damn them.

Anyway, added some of the extra fins, got the pilot added - he needed a bit of sanding on the chair sides to fit in the gap, but fits a treat now. Next stage will be to seal up the cockpit and then paint, a few weekends yet. The canopy was just added at the end to show it, it's not glued in yet.

 

[flyjoe180]

It's coming together well Neil

 

[flyjoe180]

A bit off topic, but how are you getting on with your job hunt Neil? Personal welfare is more important than hobbies, but having said that hoping to see your MiG when you get back.