1/48 Revell Mig-21PF build

Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

1/48 Revell Mig-21PF build

Posted by Mustang8376 on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:57 AM

I am in the process of building Revell's Mig-21PF for a work competition. Needs to be completed by end of September. Currently have the cockpit completed, which is Aerobonus Mig-21PFM pilot, but it is the only quality pilot I could find. Enjoy.

Tags: mig-21pf revel aerobonus pilot 1/48

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 1:10 PM

The pilot helps to "liven" up things in that 'pit.

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 4:16 PM

Very nice start, it'll be interesting to see how your project turns out.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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CallSignOWL

Member since
January 2010
From: Nebraska, USA

Posted by CallSignOWL on Friday, July 31, 2015 6:04 PM

the best thing for a skimpy cockpit, is to add that pilot!

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Now that I'm here, where am I??

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Monday, August 3, 2015 1:54 PM

If anyone ever wants to build Revell's version of the Mig-21, just to let you know...it's sparse. My pilot looks like a midget due to the seat looking smaller than the kit seat. Also it builds up quickly, nowhere near as many steps as Eduards. To show you what I mean: Sub Assemblies: Which one to use:

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Monday, August 3, 2015 2:04 PM

The smaller tail is for the earlier PF version. The wider chord tail with the braking chute housing at the base of the rudder is the later version.

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Monday, August 3, 2015 2:08 PM

Stikpusher, I recall that from my research, but what I am running into is that I prefer the wider chord for the Mig. Yet, the version I am building used the narrow chord in August 1968 with Red identification stripes (from Eduard's Mig-21PF weekend edition cover box). Yet I am still using the kit supplied decals. Go figure. :)

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Monday, August 3, 2015 2:31 PM

OK, you're doing a Fishbed from the Czech invasion in the summer of '68? Doing some image searches and the wider chord tail fin seems to be more common on export PFs sent to Soviet client states, than on ones for Soviet use.

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Monday, August 3, 2015 2:34 PM

That is what I am seeing, I've only found at least one picture (possibly two) in my sources at home with a Russian PF with the wide chord.

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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dirkpitt77

Member since
January 2006
From: NW Washington

Posted by dirkpitt77 on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 1:35 PM

Good lookin' build. I built that one two or three years ago. Didn't spend as much time on it and didn't come out as nice. I threw a tarp over the canopy based on what I'd seen in reference pics of an old museum bird perched somewhere in Europe. Anyway, here's pics of mine:

DSCF2102 by theirishavenger, on Flickr

DSCF2093 by theirishavenger, on Flickr

"Some say the alien didn't die in the crash. It survived and drank whiskey and played poker with the locals 'til the Texas Rangers caught wind of it and shot it dead."

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 12:07 PM

That's pretty nice build. How did the decals come out?

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Friday, August 7, 2015 8:19 AM

Went ahead and went wtht he wide chord tail for this. Enjoy everyone.

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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mississippivol

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November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Friday, August 7, 2015 8:47 AM

Looks good thus far!

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Thursday, August 13, 2015 7:42 AM

Applied some putty to the seams. Still getting the hang of the Perfect Putty, but it is a great product. Also had to redo the antennae on the front of the plane, slightly out of scale, but I'm enjoying it.

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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Jay Jay

Member since
August 2013

Posted by Jay Jay on Thursday, August 13, 2015 8:37 AM

Following this one for sure. You're doing a fine yeoman's job on this kit. My Monogram B-26 fits up similar to this one. Every time I add a part, I hafta fix it.

I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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Texgunner

Member since
February 2003
From: Cameron, Texas

Posted by Texgunner on Thursday, August 13, 2015 9:27 AM

Lookin' good Mustang! I can't wait to see the done deal.

"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

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Jim Barton

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February 2003

Posted by Jim Barton on Thursday, August 13, 2015 9:42 AM

Looking good so far! Yes I built a MiG-21 PF with Czechosloviakian markings years ago.

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 10:19 AM

Just a heads up, build is on hold until some house repairs. Kinda hard to build with no electricity over your workstation! :(

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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Eagle90

Member since
November 2010
From: Florida-West Central

Posted by Eagle90 on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 10:32 AM

Hey Mustang, I did this kit for the Mono Mafia GB. I feel your pain. It lacks the luster of modern kits, but man she is fun to do! And you are doing an awesome job! Really like the build! Great work!

Eagle90

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Monday, November 2, 2015 12:36 PM

Back at it now! Primed it with Tamiya white primer. yes it is white, no idea why it shows up as gray in the photos. Have to take care of some runs from where I sprayed, but overall I am happy with how it is coming along. As for the drop tank... that is a whole other story.

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Monday, November 2, 2015 3:15 PM

Hey mustang that looking real nice. i wish I has a suggestion for the tank besides a resin replacement.

Marc

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, November 2, 2015 5:29 PM

So far it's looking awesome!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 8:58 AM

It's coming along nicely. Looking good. I always thought that this bird looked like a rocket when viewed from certain angles. Certainly a unique jet. Looking forward to seeing it in paint.

BK

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 11:19 AM

Really cool, nice work!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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BrandonD

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January 2015

Posted by BrandonD on Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:41 AM

Great looking MiG, Mustang! I love those Soviet jets that just look plain mean. Something about jets of that era, whether MiGs, Sukhois, Phantoms or many others, they just look incredibly warlike.

Can't wait to see it as you progress.

-BD-

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Thursday, November 5, 2015 6:58 PM

Boy, that thing needed a lot of putty. Coming along nicely.

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:40 AM

Actually not bad in regards to putty. It looked better once I took the tape off since most of the putty was on the tape. Quick little update, spraying the nose cone green then I will be masking it in preparation for the NMF. Black undercoat then the Alclad.

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Monday, November 23, 2015 7:23 AM

Sprayed the black, just waiting for the paint to dry completely so I can sand some rough spots and runs. Will post pictures tomorrow.

This will be fixed:

Pylons and drop tank:

Don't mind my notes! ")

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 7:52 AM

Worked on some of the issues from the last set of pictures. Might have to sand down the raised panel lines and rescribe due to lost detail.

Sanded down

Resprayed, will have to buff out the minor scratches that I can see in the picture, not easily seen in person.:

Missing panel line:

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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Mustang8376

Member since
April 2010
From: Atlanta, GA

Posted by Mustang8376 on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 9:18 AM

First time scribing, and it sucks. Just thought I should add that. :) Looks worse than what it actually is, but since I lost the raised detail on the top of the wings, had to scribe the panels for painting. Will sand down and repaint the top blalck coat soon.

Current build: 1/48 Monogram A-1H & AMT Jedi Starfighter.

Completed: 1/48 Monogram/Revell P-61B, 1/32 Hasegawa F6F-5, 1/48 Hasegawa F-16C, 1/48 Revell Mig-21PFM, 1/48 Revell/Monogram AH-64A, Revell/Monogram 1/48 F-14D, AMT 1/420 USS Defiant, AMT 1/650(?) USS Enterprise, 1/72 Bandai VF-1J, AMT 1/537 USS Reliant, Academy 1/35 M1-A1 Abrams, Academy 1/48 F-86F30, Linbergh's USS Gato

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