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Monogram MiG-15 1/48

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Monogram MiG-15 1/48
Posted by Texgunner on Saturday, September 10, 2011 10:00 AM

This is my MiG-15 from the old 1987 Monogram kit that also had an F-86 (my avatar pic).  It is finished in Floquil Old Silver, with some panels done in other shades of silver or polishing to various degrees.  It carries the markings of Russian Capt. Pavel Milauszkin.  Flying for the North Koreans in 1952, Capt. Milauszkin was credited with 10 kills.  The decals are the AeroMaster set, Korean War MiG Aces, no. 48-230.  It's pretty much OOB but the cannon barrels are hypodermic tubing from the vet supplies at the farm and ranch store.  Of course, you'll recognize the locale.  I just have to find another venue for photos because even I'm getting bored with the Cameron Airport scene, it's just so damned convenient at about 4 minutes from our house.Big Smile Anyway, here she is with all her defects!


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    September 2005
  • From: Illinois: Hive of Scum and Villany
Posted by Sprue-ce Goose on Saturday, September 10, 2011 10:14 AM

Texgunner:

That old Monogram kit looks really nice!

I like the different silver colors on the tail and engine assembly as they make the build stand out.

Sure wish I had a local airport a few minutes away I could visit for photo shoots.

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Saturday, September 10, 2011 2:38 PM

Thanks for taking the time to comment Goose!  I appreciate the kind words, and I guess my proximity to the airport is just a perk of living in a small town. 

Gary


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  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, September 10, 2011 3:47 PM

Tex, once again, another beautiful build! I think I need to go to the Railroad LHS that carries Floquil and pick up some of that Old Silver. I like the look of it.

 

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  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Kincheloe Michigan
Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, September 10, 2011 4:10 PM

That looks pretty good. I have a 1/72 scale KoPro Mig-15 I keep meaning to do myself maybe I should do that.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15   http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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  • From: West Chester,Ohio
Posted by roger_wilco on Saturday, September 10, 2011 4:20 PM

Very nice looking Mig-15.I have that same kit coming in soon via eBay. What part of Texas are you in? I was born and raised in Pasadena (very close to Ellington AFB). Now living in central Virginia.

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:37 PM

Thanks Stik!  You're too kind sir, but don't stop, lol!  Yeah, you should try some of that Floquil.  The Bright Silver gives a good NMF too.

Thanks Mikey!  I'm looking for a good MiG-17 kit now.  Any suggestions for that?  I could use the help!

Thank you too roger wilco!  I live in central Texas, just east of Temple and south of Waco.  I had cousins living in Pasadena, still do in fact.Smile

The MiG-15 has a real "sports car" look about it, especially posed beside its great rival, the F-86.  But the little MiG has an elegance in the simplicity and efficiency of its design I think.  I also have the Tamiya MiG-15 in the stash and want to paint in the green camouflage with "squiggly" lines sometimes seen on planes in that period.

Gary


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  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:49 PM

Very nice build and great photo work too.


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  • From: Kincheloe Michigan
Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, September 10, 2011 7:28 PM

Texgunner

Thanks Stik!  You're too kind sir, but don't stop, lol!  Yeah, you should try some of that Floquil.  The Bright Silver gives a good NMF too.

Thanks Mikey!  I'm looking for a good MiG-17 kit now.  Any suggestions for that?  I could use the help!

Thank you too roger wilco!  I live in central Texas, just east of Temple and south of Waco.  I had cousins living in Pasadena, still do in fact.Smile

The MiG-15 has a real "sports car" look about it, especially posed beside its great rival, the F-86.  But the little MiG has an elegance in the simplicity and efficiency of its design I think.  I also have the Tamiya MiG-15 in the stash and want to paint in the green camouflage with "squiggly" lines sometimes seen on planes in that period.

Gary

Hope this helps

http://store.spruebrothers.com/148-hobby-boss-mig-17-pfu-fresco-e-80337-p19114.aspx

The Mig-17 definitely looks like a upgraded Mig-15. Though you should also get hold of a Mig-19 to go with the Mig-17.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15   http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Saturday, September 10, 2011 9:44 PM

Thanks Mikey!  When I checked that out, that particular kit was sold out.  But that's ok; I decided I'd rather have a cannon-equipped MiG-17 after all.   The "Fresco C" version is available at Sprue Bros. for $32 and change, while the Trumpeter MiG-19 is over $40!  Yikes, that's a bit much at this point.  I've got so many kits ahead of me, I'll never get them all built now.  But, I just might have to snag that 17.  Thanks for the tip again!

Gary


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  • Member since
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  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Monday, September 12, 2011 12:10 PM

really nice fagot!! Yes 

the canopy is openable?

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    June 2008
  • From: Iowa
Posted by Hans von Hammer on Monday, September 12, 2011 12:32 PM

 

THAT is a great shot!  I'm stealing it...

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Monday, September 12, 2011 1:46 PM

Thanks bsyamato!  I left the canopy unattached so I could pose it either way.   As one might imagine, the fit left a little to be desired no matter which way I went.  In some of the pics I didn't use, the canopy was slewed to one side, guess it got bumped a bit as I positioned the plane.Wink

Thank Hans!  You want it, you got it!  Anything else I can do for ya?Big Smile  I appreciate the thought; hell, I started not to post that pic.  I had several from that picture session to choose from.  I'm glad it made the cut.

Gary


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  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: italy
Posted by bsyamato on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 12:25 PM

i'm used to leave movements on my sci-fi gundam series kits but never try to allow some plane piece to move till now Yes want a fagot mee too 

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