BiG MiG

[ThomasProbert]

Evening all,

 

I've just finished building this as a mojo-mender as with a few long term projects on the go, I'd become bogged down and in need of something that went together without problems - this 1/32nd scale twin-stick MiG-29UB proved to be just the medicine. I picked this up at Telford for £25 which proved to be very good value for money. 

 

It's quite simple kit but in truth that's why I chose it - the cockpit lacks detail and the undercarriage bays are very basic, but the overall fit and construction is excellent and I encountered no construction issues at all.

 

I used the decals from the box, which represent a MiG-29UB of 120 IAP based at Domna, Siberia, in the summer of 2003. Revell's colour guidance could only be interpreted by someone with a masters degree in colour mixing, so instead I just used pictures on the net for guidance, using mainly US equivalents from Xtracolour to get a close-enough match to the real thing. Other than that, it's as it comes in the box.

 

Mikoyan MiG-29UB, Domna Air Base, Siberia, 2003.

 

 

 

Jet pipe detail isn't too bad at all:

 

 

Cockpit detail is pretty basic but some Airscale placards and dial decals and a belt set from Eduard means it's passable when peering through the canopy:

 

 

 

The overall quality of the surface detail is excellent in my opinion:

 

 

 

 

Wheel bays are basic but when sitting on its undercarriage very little is visible anyway:

 

 

 

If you're thinking about a good value, large scale modern-era jet fighter, then I'd recommend this kit wholeheartedly...

 

Tom

[GusMac]

Very nice Tom. It will be interesting to see how the new Trumpeter versions shape up when they come out later this year (?). Bet you won't pick them up for 25 quid!

[RalphSarc]

Wow sweet build Tom!!

[BevanBrooks]

Very nice build there Tom. I'm about to start splashing some colour on Trumpeter's Mig 29K. Hope it turns out as noce as this.

 

Cheers Bevan

[Wingco57]

Your mojo is well and truly mended by the look of it. Now get back to the Shack or Stirling.

Cees

[One-Oh-Four]

Wow, looks very attractive!

[Rocat]

Great result, lovely paintjob.