1/32 Mig 29 UB 0,5m x 0,5m beast!

[Paulie]

Hey there guys THIS IS A VERY LONG POST

I finnaly sorted my problems with this account. I lost my old password, lost all hope to reset it But I´ve managed to login... This are hard times for me, i´m finishing my university and there is no time for anything these days. Apart from that, i was saving all my extra money for buying something extra. It took me almost half a year, but now, I´m a proud owner of big-donkey Mig 29 UB in 1/32 scale, thats  more than 55cm long

well here it is the background story:

I was trying to depict a rare trainer version of Squadron located on Dagestan border in Russian Federation. Dagestan is in turmoil, so there is need for the best pilots from whole Russia. The Расширенный парка воздушных операций (Advanced Operations Squadron) has been established fighting with the newest Mig 29 A-2013 liveries. Apart from Mig 29-M2, the A-2013 are upgraded with better avionics, outfitted with good-old trusty engines suited for desert combat at low altitudes and high speeds, also a fully renewed radar system was introduced. All aircrafts were designed with night fights in mind, so camouflage reflects, the diversity and versatility both in day and night. This changes ranks the Mig 29 A-2013 as a fighter of 4th + + + generation, a worthy oponent of every modern fighter out there. This is a special trainer version UB, but it is fully operational fighter

The squadron is prepared to be hunting.. day or night.. they gonna get you no matter what!


the pics -- as always critise, let me know your opinion

The "brain" of whole aircraft, all handpainted  












The new mighty engines, also handpainted:






Engines & radar with comparison to Mig 29 A 9.13 in 1/144:






First glimpse at unfinished bird:



Something new for me = panel outline & shading - handmade by mechanical pencil, very time consuming work  






Than few layers of clear laquer and some sticker, another layer of clear and we are done!  





















Extra "training" console panel (i wasnt sure i can handpaint all, so i needed a test run )



Engines out!









Weapons & arnament:



















AND two photos in better lighting conditions

[flappydaffy]

that is some cool looking bird  Revell kit?

[Paulie]

yes the controversial "innacurate" revel kit, but relatively cheap

[loupgarou]

Fantastic1 A real monster.
But plush red leather seats?  Such decadent luxury would NEVER been allowed in the good old soviet times. 

[Paulie]

Fantastic1 A real monster.
But plush red leather seats?  Such decadent luxury would NEVER been allowed in the good old soviet times. 

you know those tiring long work days that doesn´t seem to end? Some luxury will be very apreciated

[NARSES2]

Tremendous build

[Cliffy B]

KILLER camo job!!!  Needs a whiffies nomination 

[sturmvogel]

[Spey_Phantom]

wow, she really is a terrific looking beast 
very nice 

[Paulie]

Thank you all for you support

I still think i have some areas (maybe a whole lot of them ) to improve, basically i´m only 2yrs in this hobby
all your improvements opinions are welcome 

What are whiffies

KILLER camo job!!!  Needs a whiffies nomination 

[Spey_Phantom]

What are whiffies

the whiffies are pretty much the oscars of this forum, members nominate others (or theyre own) models.
the whiffies are devided in certain categories (best jet, best luft46, best propplane, best profile, best scratchbuild,....)

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/board,72.0.html

[Paulie]

KILLER camo job!!!  Needs a whiffies nomination  

the whiffies are pretty much the oscars of this forum, members nominate others (or theyre own) models.
the whiffies are devided in certain categories (best jet, best luft46, best propplane, best profile, best scratchbuild,....)
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/board,72.0.html

well i see...
if you think the build is worth it you can nominate me, it would be certainly an honor  , but its up to you, i dont want to selfpromote myself