Quote from: Dizzyfugu on June 12, 2023, 04:31:34 AMMirage F.1 or F-16 wings might work well on the MiG-23/27 airframe?

I used Mig 29 wings.  Just to keep things in the family.

Ooooo!!  I do love a forward sweep!   

VERY sharp! 

Quote from: AeroplaneDriver on June 12, 2023, 11:16:13 PMOoooo!!  I do love a forward sweep!   

There were at least wind tunnel tests with such a configuration in real life.

Nice to see you back Ed!    

Both of these look promising.

 

Day 4

PSR is complete.  First coat of primer on this evening. 


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Really liking this one Ed.  A triumphant comeback.

We don't meet before , but I am with you at this build , looks very good ! 
F 104 G was a Daily view for me in the 70s in germany .

Would be nice to have two of the vintage 104 kits ,  to put the two undersides together  for a new fuselage . 

This is looking good 

Welcome back Ed ! I'm liking plan B

Day 5.

Making progress.  Got some camo painted. 

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Several comments:

Fixed wings Flogger is an excellent idea.
Butterfly tail is just cool.
And last but not least, I love pilots molded with their seats.

FINISHED

During the 60's as aircraft technology advanced rapidly, there were a number of unique aircraft developed.  One of these was the Lockheed F-112 Starfire.  It has the distinction of being the first (and so far, only) forward swept wing operational fighter.  It was primarily used as defense fighter and interceptor.  They remained in service with the National Guard until the late 80's.

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Love this one. Great forward sweep and a classic fighter look to it.