1/48 Revell Mig-21PF build

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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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

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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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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 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 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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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 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.

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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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Eugene Rowe

Member since
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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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! Yes Yes

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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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! Yes Yes

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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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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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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