Smythe Aviation - MIG 21 "Austere"

[Hman]

Smythe Aviation has developed Austere at the request of the Zangara Airforce.  The Zangara Airforce had a large inventory of various marks of MIG 21, most not airworthy.  Smythe Aviation, using what was available, developed the Austere as a cheap n cheerful fighter... The upgrade was limited to a new engine, (economical, greater range) and 'off the self' avionics.  It is scheduled to appear at Farnborough in 2010.


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[deathjester]

I was wondering last week how that style of wingtip would look on a -21.  I can see now that it works perfectly!  Really like that camo too, great work.

[Cobra]

Great Job the Camo & Markings are great, were they all Paint or did you have some Decals too? Can't wait to see more!!!!!!!!!!!! Dan

[Hman]

The camo is hand painted and the markings are out of the spares box.

I need to redo some of it as my varnish coat decided to strip some of the paint!

Thanks for the kind words.

[chrisonord]

Looking very nice there Hman, I am thinking of doing one of my MIG-21's with the chintake, and possibly some canards.
cheers
Chris.

[Sauragnmon]

Wicked finish to the project there, man - the cranked arrow looks good on that wingform.