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                        1/48 Revell Mig-21PF build

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Friday, March 31, 2023 8:23 AM

                        Oddly enough the start date was kind of up in the air, just "Hey lets do this?"  So I got tired of waiting. :)

                        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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                        Teenage Modeler
                        • Member since
                          January 2021
                        • From: Somewhere near Chicago
                        Posted by Teenage Modeler on Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:02 PM

                        Nice one finishing that model, even if it took you almost 8 years Big Smile

                         

                        I have one question though. If it was supposed to be finished by the end of September, what happened to the work competition? 

                        Made you Look

                         

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                        stikpusher
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Sonora Desert
                        Posted by stikpusher on Friday, March 24, 2023 3:14 PM

                        Congrats on finishing up your Mig! And don't feel too bad about it only taking 8 years. I have quite a few kits sidelined for that many years or more. In that many years I should have all that backlog cleaned up. Wink

                        Very well done! YesYes

                         

                        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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                        Real G
                        • Member since
                          May 2011
                        • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
                        Posted by Real G on Friday, March 24, 2023 12:42 PM

                        Hey, better late than never!  

                        The PF version of the iconic MiG-21 is probably my favorite!  YesYes

                        “Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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                        Eugene Rowe
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                          May 2022
                        Posted by Eugene Rowe on Friday, March 24, 2023 12:11 PM

                        Came out great!I made the 1/48 Academy version and it is a cool looking aircraft!  

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Friday, March 24, 2023 11:50 AM

                        Okay, so I normally do not wait 8 years to complete a model.  Got tired of waiting for the other participants of the build challenge to finish up.  The only thinkg new is the weathering.  So 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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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Friday, December 11, 2015 9:45 AM

                        Had the chance to spray the base coat using Alclad's airframe aluminum. So far so good, still deciding on spraying aluminum or not.  Please let  me know what you think.











                        The pylons.


                        The drop tank.



                        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 11:23 AM
                        Good to hear. Thank you for the info. Now, off to the office supply store!

                        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 Tuesday, December 1, 2015 11:18 AM
                        Yes that's exactly what you would do.  The advantage is that it nice and thick and hard(ish) plastic so you have a good edge to follow.  If even doubled it on occasion.  One of these days I want to try 1 strip on each side of the line so no chance of the scriber wandering in one of the those places where that will really do damage to some near by stuff.
                         

                         

                        The down side is that it is the definition of not flexible in that if you need a curve... ya gotta cut it.  I use a hole punch if I have the right size to make circular scribes.

                        Marc  

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                        Mustang8376
                        • Member since
                          April 2010
                        • From: Atlanta, GA
                        Posted by Mustang8376 on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 10:30 AM

                        I am forever amazed at how the really good tips come out after I've felt I've mucked up the model! Crying 

                        I'm sure it will be fine, but I am going to look into the dymo tape.  I was using regaular tape with less than spectacular results.  In regards to using the dymo tape, do you use it just as a guide with a scribe tool?

                        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 Tuesday, December 1, 2015 10:21 AM

                        1st thing you have to do is stand back, hold your hand toward the model in a threatening way and say, "You must submit to my will!"  Maybe it will work for you... hasn't yet for me. Whistling That's why I am also in the Dymo tape camp.  

                        Marc  

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 10:06 AM

                        The same thing happened to me when I built my NMF P-51D. Had to rescribe the whole kit. That was a learning experience. I've grown to love Dymo tape to guide my lines and a sharp awl to scribe with. I never could get the hang of those scribe tools. Lots of scribing and sanding later I am pleased with the results. Hang in there, and take your time: it is worth it in the end.

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

                                                      Tongue Tied

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                        jelliott523
                        • Member since
                          January 2014
                        • From: Nampa, Idaho
                        Posted by jelliott523 on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 9:34 AM

                        Looking good Mustang! I'm watching this to see what you do. I have a couple Academy Mig-21's in my stash that I'd like to start soon.

                        As for rescribing, never have tried to to any major extent. What little I have done, I did not enjoy, maybe there is a better scribing tool out there than what I have.

                        On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

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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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                        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 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 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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                        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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                        BrandonD
                        • Member since
                          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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                        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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                        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

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

                                                      Tongue Tied

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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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                        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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                        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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                        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 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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                        Jim Barton
                        • Member since
                          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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                        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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                        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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