MiG-23MLGD

[jalles]

To hedge their bets against the failure of the MiG-29, MiG creates the ultimate version of the MiG-23.  MiG ditched the VG wings, revised the intakes for better performance and integrated the latest air-to-air weaponry in a bid to keep the MiG-23 competitive.

So I'll essentially be putting some new wings and intakes on a MiG-23 I had lurking in the stash.

I've never finished a model in a week, so I doubt I'll finish but I'm going to give it a shot!

[jalles]

Started cutting and filling open spaces.  The new intakes expose more of the side, so it all needs to be filled and sanded.



New intakes come from an Su-34, they're too wide so they need to be cut down.



Wings come from an F-16 with scratch built wing roots.



Horizontal stabilizers are cut down Su-34 stabilizers.



Intakes narrowed and glued together.

[sandiego89]

Oh I like this idea....might look a bit like a Mirage F.1

[NARSES2]

So neat and tidy  Looking good 

[Weaver]

Excellent - the MiG-23's got loads of potential. I'm considering it for a project of my own, but the result wouldn't be 'MiG' at all.

[DogfighterZen]

Oh yes, this will certainly look very good!

[jalles]

I've been spending every spare moment working on the MiG, I haven't had time for updates.  So here's a brief progress report.

Mostly just getting the intakes right.







I got the wings on this morining.  I'm really hoping I get this done in time.

[jalles]

Almost ready for painting!





I wish I had more time to scribe panel lines, but the deadline demands I move along.

[Gondor]

Looks a bit like a shrunken MiG-25

Gondor

[Captain Canada]

Wow what a great idea ! Love the shape so far nice one !

[DogfighterZen]

Looks a bit like a shrunken MiG-25

Gondor

Thought of that too! Single engine Foxbat!

[AXU]

Oh man this is awesome  and at the end it will surely be impressive .
Great kitbash 

I wish I had more time to scribe panel lines, but the deadline demands I move along.

A complex camouflage with 3 colors will diminish the need for extra panel lines...as I said,will be an excellent model

[strobez]

Whoah... not even done, but an early contender in my book.  What a great idea! It seems so logical and yet creative at the same time.  Love it!

[zenrat]

Looking good.

[jalles]

Hey guys, thanks for the kind words!

I totally agree that it looks like a mini Foxbat.

Just got the first coat of paint on.

A complex camouflage with 3 colors will diminish the need for extra panel lines...as I said,will be an excellent model

Hmmm...I was hoping for a simple paint scheme to save time.  In the end I'll meet in the middle, a few more panel lines, a little more complex paint scheme.