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A fine Cuban Bis. (Eduard Mig-21)

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Posted by wing_nut on Friday, November 13, 2015 2:41 PM

Thanks.

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Posted by Nathan T on Friday, November 13, 2015 9:12 AM

Hmmm, not sure exactly... I used some 3/8 washers glued together. I wanna say 10-20 grams? 

 

 

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Posted by wing_nut on Friday, November 13, 2015 8:51 AM

Nathan, how much weight did you add to the front to keep the tail up?

Marc  

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, November 13, 2015 8:13 AM

I've always loved the look of this aircraft.  What you've done is just amazing.  Great job!

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Posted by seasick on Thursday, November 12, 2015 11:24 PM

I hope you win the cigar.

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Posted by Nathan T on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7:13 PM

Thanks guys. Glad this one's still turning heads. The camo colors were actually fairly easy to nail down; it was the pattern that was difficult. No rhyme or reason to the pattern or layout whatsoever. 

 

 

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Posted by allan on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7:06 PM

Thats a fine example of a Mig 21 kit! Really nice color contrasts!

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Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 6:25 PM
Stunning work Nathan. Thanks for sharing...

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Posted by crown r n7 on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 5:41 PM
Nice build very Realistic I remember the mig 21 that landed at homestead AB in the 80's didn't look that good awesome

 

 

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Posted by Jay Jay on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 4:50 PM

Man, what an eye for color you have !  it looks just like the pic of the real thing.

I'm impressed with your ambitious  4 color camo too.  I'm working up the courage to try a 3 color on my F-6 and that's just straight line blues and grey.

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Nathan T on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:55 PM

Man, ain't no old thread safe from you guys around here...Glad you found it and like the build. ...and I am gonna go check for my seat cause I remember not glueing it down, it fit so wellSurprise

 

 

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Posted by Texgunner on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 12:15 PM

wing_nut

Gary Gary,, better better twice twice than than not not at at all all..WinkWink

 

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Posted by wing_nut on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11:57 AM

Gary Gary,, better better twice twice than than not not at at all all..WinkWink

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Posted by Texgunner on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11:53 AM

Ewww Weee!  That's a killer Nathan!  Great lookin' Fishbed dude.  Beautifully built and painted!Bow Down

Hell, I like it so much, I commented twice!   Damn this old age...Confused


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Posted by wing_nut on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11:43 AM

Told ya I found it. I'm with the "WOW" crowd. Nice. Since yours came 1st I have to say it looks like I stole your bang seat. Better go check your shelf Whistling What blue is that?

Marc  

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Posted by bvallot on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 8:12 AM

=] Beautiful.  I agree...drop a few more detail shots for everyone. =]

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Posted by woody0369 on Sunday, October 19, 2014 9:45 PM

The only critique I could offer is WOW!! Awesome build.

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Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, October 19, 2014 8:00 AM

Man that's a clean build Nathan! I am now officially "wowed"!Yes

                   

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Posted by mailwalker on Saturday, October 18, 2014 2:02 PM

Awesome modeling! Great photos.

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Posted by Tojo72 on Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:56 PM

Extra details and camo job look great

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Posted by Eagle90 on Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:36 PM

Awesome bird!  Great looking MiG!  And I agree with Stik...more pics!

Eagle90

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, October 18, 2014 12:29 PM

I think you need to share with us more photos of of this beautiful bird!

 

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Posted by Nathan T on Saturday, October 18, 2014 12:12 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. Glue Bomber- No reason you shouldn't have a great looking kit in the end. Eduard did right on this one.

 

 

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Posted by TheGlueBomber on Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:02 AM

I started this very kit yesterday, I hope mine turns out half as good as yours. Excellent work!

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Posted by Texgunner on Friday, October 17, 2014 11:01 PM

That's beautiful work Nathan!  A fantastic rendition of an iconic Cold War aircraft, congratulations on an excellent model dude.Bow Down

Gary


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Posted by mississippivol on Friday, October 17, 2014 10:11 PM

Well done, Nathan!

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Posted by rocker286 on Friday, October 17, 2014 9:56 PM

Wow Nathan that is one awesome looking Mig! Fantastic job!

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Posted by Fly-n-hi on Friday, October 17, 2014 7:12 PM

Looks great!  The weathering underneath on the blue parts looks really good!

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A fine Cuban Bis. (Eduard Mig-21)
Posted by Nathan T on Friday, October 17, 2014 6:43 PM

Just finished this build for Stikpusher's Latin American GB. Its a little past due but its now done and it was a fine build. The Eduard Line of Mig-21's are fantastic. Great detail, plenty of options, and perfect fit, even when loaded with Brassin Items such as this build. I fitted the Brassin cockpit and Exhaust nozzle, along with Brassin wheels and a Master Model Pitot tube. The Weekend kits are a bit lacking in essentials, as Eduard now no longer offers stencils with them, and the decals they do give you are of a lesser quality. I ended up using decals from Aztec for this bird:

The 4 color top camo was a bit tricky and I ended up mixing a few of the shades from Gunze colors. Here's a shot of the brassin pit and seat:

Comments/Critiques welcome.

 

 

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