Paulo Lopes Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Hi again! As you have noticed, I'm a fan of Russian aircraft. This time I'll build the Trumpeter MIG 23 MLD Flogger K, with two sets of Aires resin: cockpit and wheel bays. I Chose a four tone camo, very appealing. I leave you the presentation and the construction of the cockpit. I'll see you soon. Paulo. 6
JonathanReed Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 That looks incredible! Thank you for sharing!
Guest Kagemusha Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Spectacular, great to see the Aires set fits so well.
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 20, 2014 Administrators Posted October 20, 2014 Nice! You read a lot about Aires not fitting too well on the first try, but you're nailing it.
youngtiger1 Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 Your doing great job buddy. Since you got the Aires cockpit and wheel well might as well get the exhaust. It's the best of all 3 sets. I'm working on a ML myself and I say this is a great kit. I will be picking up another again for another build. Your doing great, so keep it coming Mike
One-Oh-Four Posted October 22, 2014 Posted October 22, 2014 Great progress, Paulo! I have the kit in 1/48th with the Aires cockpit and wheel bays too. As Mike says; get the exhaust too, if possible, looks delicious! And if you're on a buying spree...... Take a look here: http://www.zactomodels.com/html/MiG-23/MiG-23_Combo.htm I will buy the 1/48 intakes from Ciro and use the Eduard splitter plates. I'll follow your progress with much interest!!
Paulo Lopes Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 Hi Thanks for the sugestions anda tips. about the exhaust nozzle I'm still thinking about buying the set in resin, because I started working on exhaust that the kit provides and, frankly, with the help of some scratch I think it will be pretty good! But....you put the devil on me!! maybe... For the moment, stay with some pics of the KM-1 ejection seat. thanks again 4
Paulo Lopes Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Hi. The wheel wells, intakes and wings. Wheel wells painted with Gunze H-307 dark compass ghost grey. thanks. 2
youngtiger1 Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Great update. I really like how your wheel wells coming out. Sure will make a huge difference in the end
Paulo Lopes Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Sorry about the lack of visible pics!! I'll fix the problem this weekend.
Administrators Fran Posted October 30, 2014 Administrators Posted October 30, 2014 Great work Paulo! Great to have you here on LSM!
Paulo Lopes Posted November 2, 2014 Author Posted November 2, 2014 Hi !! After the "blackout", here I am with some updates! I decided to build the kit exhaust nozzle, with extra work of paint! It's true that the Aires set is amazing, but I have already spent a reasonable some of money in this kit and, really, I think the original is quite good too. After all is not the most visible part and I'm going to build the engine with extra detail, leaving it separatelly from the rest of the fuselage. I leave you the most recent pics. cya THIS IS THE REAL THING. JUST TO COMPARE.
GusMac Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Looking great Paolo. Can I ask what Tamiya colours you mainly used for the KM-1 seat? I'm just starting the Trumpy 23MF and I'm having a bit of trouble deciding the best match for the light duck egg type colour - some say FS35622, but doesn't seem to be agreement. If my cockpit ends up looking half as good as yours I'll be a happy man. Thanks Gus 1
Paulo Lopes Posted November 2, 2014 Author Posted November 2, 2014 Looking great Paolo. Can I ask what Tamiya colours you mainly used for the KM-1 seat? I'm just starting the Trumpy 23MF and I'm having a bit of trouble deciding the best match for the light duck egg type colour - some say FS35622, but doesn't seem to be agreement. If my cockpit ends up looking half as good as yours I'll be a happy man. Thanks Gus Hi Gus!! Thanks for looking. I painted my KM-1 this way: To the body of the seat, I used a mix of light blue XF-23 (2)+ sky grey XF-19 (1); to the arms rest and head rest I used a mix of medium grey XF-20 (2)+XF-19. Seat harnesses I used the same tone of XF19 with the adition of o few drops of black. Details with multicolor Vallejo range. Anytime you need, just ask! thank you. best regards, PL
GusMac Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 Hi Paolo Thanks very much for that. Great to see what you've done with the kit exhaust without adding the expense of the Aires set. Regards Gus
Paulo Lopes Posted November 7, 2014 Author Posted November 7, 2014 Hi, A further development of the construction. this time detailing the Tumanski engine and fuselage. cya 3
towerpower Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Great build, i'm enjoying every bit of it, this is very inspiring, your cockpit tub is excellent. Jack.
Paulo Lopes Posted November 14, 2014 Author Posted November 14, 2014 Hi fellows! One more step.... cya 1
BevanBrooks Posted November 14, 2014 Posted November 14, 2014 Great work so far, can't wait to see the paint start flying Cheers Bevan
Paulo Lopes Posted November 16, 2014 Author Posted November 16, 2014 Hello my friends. While not exhausted my Photobucket bandwith, I leave you my weekend work: the painting. I leave you the photos with notes cya 1
Administrators Fran Posted November 17, 2014 Administrators Posted November 17, 2014 Fantastic job as always Paulo!!! As super fast also!!
Paulo Lopes Posted November 24, 2014 Author Posted November 24, 2014 Hi my friends, I've just finished my MIG 23 MLD Flogger K. For the upside camo I used Gunze and Tamiya Colors. For the underside used Vallejo Game Color. Thanks for watching. cya 2
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