MiG-21 build by BlackOps Profile by Gekko

BlackOps · June 22, 2008, 08:24:23 PM

I have it narrowed down to three of Richard's profiles but haven't settled on one yet but I have picked the kit

I can start as soon as I hit the LHS tomorrow at lunch...need some paint. My assistant for this build will be General, she has already claimed the box bottom.

Radish · June 22, 2008, 11:49:33 PM

Just make sure you follow General's instructions/orders!!

lancer · June 23, 2008, 03:55:30 PM

Why is it that cats ALWAYS claim the boxes, even when there are built sub assemblies and fragile bits in them?? One of my cats used to do it all the time. Before I had to re home him that is

sotoolslinger · June 23, 2008, 06:35:03 PM

The General seems like a sensible cat
These are a bit less

I would prefer the General

Ian the Kiwi Herder · June 24, 2008, 02:53:23 AM

Wanna race ??

Ian

TsrJoe · June 24, 2008, 06:59:57 AM

one of my favourite of Richard's schemes ...

BlackOps · June 29, 2008, 09:27:16 PM

I'm gonna kick myself later but I'm going to go with this one:

Gonna be a masking nightmare but I do so love this profile

Anyhow, made some progress today even if it's not much. I'm really trying to make myself slow down and do it right, so I've added some scratch building to the cockpit area to spice it up a bit. I cut little itty bitty styrene pieces and some very fine wire and stated randomly gluing.

I can't believe this is about four hours worth of cutting gluing and painting

I am happy with the results though.

A few more pics.

Ian the Kiwi Herder · July 01, 2008, 09:16:09 AM

S T O P !

Building Tip Alert
Dont build the cockpit section then glue to the main fus..... Attach each forward section to each aft section then bring them together in the usual way..... Avoids a big PSR job as they dont quite match. Trust me, I've built this puppy before.

Ian

BlackOps · July 01, 2008, 12:36:52 PM

Thanks for the heads up Ian, fortunately I was just test fitting this section and haven't glued it yet

Anything that saves me PSR is always welcome

Damian2 · July 01, 2008, 01:00:40 PM

Looking good so far Black Ops. I may join in with a Mig-21 to get the so called juices flowing again

And thanks for the heads up Ian

D

John Howling Mouse · July 01, 2008, 04:14:21 PM

Quote from: Ian the Hunter-Gatherer on July 01, 2008, 09:16:09 AM
S T O P !

Dont build the cockpit section then glue to the main fus..... Attach each forward section to each aft section then bring them together in the usual way..... Avoids a big PSR job as they dont quite match. Trust me, I've built this puppy before.

Ian

Oh sure, NOW you advise on this?!?! Heh, heh....mine ended up the PSRFH (from H*ll) route. BlackOps: this is looking incredible. I've got that tingly feeling like maybe...nope, not quite going through puberty yet (my voice is still all squeaky) but tingly....

Sisko · July 02, 2008, 04:53:19 AM

wow this one is going to be treat

Ian the Kiwi Herder · July 02, 2008, 01:33:38 PM

Quote from: John Howling Mouse on July 01, 2008, 04:14:21 PM
I've got that tingly feeling like maybe...nope, not quite going through puberty yet (my voice is still all squeaky) but tingly....

Y'know, there really are some things that should be always kept to oneself

Ian

sotoolslinger · July 02, 2008, 02:55:20 PM

Looking very good Black Ops.

I'm not quite as excited as JHM but the pants are dancin