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Another for you, AvantGarde Model 1:48 MiG-31BM/BSM Foxhound

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  • Member since
    July 2013
  • From: Chicago area
Another for you, AvantGarde Model 1:48 MiG-31BM/BSM Foxhound
Posted by modelmaker66 on Friday, September 27, 2019 7:52 PM

Another kit recently finished. Difficult build but worth the effort.

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Friday, September 27, 2019 8:16 PM

Wow! I really like it, the weathering is great! Nice dirty used Russian bird, very nice! 

Ok, you mentioned it was a  difficult build, how so? I have this kit and would like your input. Anything in particular to look out for?

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    July 2013
  • From: Chicago area
Posted by modelmaker66 on Friday, September 27, 2019 8:29 PM

hogfanfs

Wow! I really like it, the weathering is great! Nice dirty used Russian bird, very nice! 

Ok, you mentioned it was a  difficult build, how so? I have this kit and would like your input. Anything in particular to look out for?

 

Thank you for the compliment, very kind!  I found that this is engineered so well, seriously, that you have to line up assmblies and sections and push, prod, twist until they "click", literally, otherwise it doesnt fit. After the click, perfect! You will see. Watch some youtube builds of it and they describe it better. This was actually way above my talent level and tested me greatly. It took me 3 months to finish off and on with other projects also happening, but you see the results. It's ok.

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Saturday, September 28, 2019 1:27 PM
Looks impressive,I got one in the stash I need to get to.

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Saturday, September 28, 2019 4:22 PM

That is outstanding!  I always look at the ordinance on aircraft builds - BTW I've never been a judge any any competition but a really great modeler (Jerry Jackson here in San Diego) once told me that every part of the kit is a little model.  If you do the ordance right, it's a sure indicator of a nice build and you sir did well!

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Northeast WA State
Posted by armornut on Saturday, September 28, 2019 7:01 PM

   You shouldn't be to hard on yourself, that is a GREAT looking kit. I have the HobbyBoss offering in my stash. Love the Russian jets. Nice, very nice build sir.

we're modelers it's what we do

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 4:31 AM
Another great build

 

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