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1/48 Eduard Mig-21 PFM "Weekend Edition" (Finished)

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  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:18 AM

Great work and beautiful conclusion.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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  • Member since
    May 2017
  • From: Denver, Colorado
Posted by MrStecks on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 11:06 AM

That's a great looking build.  Love the finish, and the cockpit with the side opening canopy.  Very nice all around.

Cheers, Mark


On the bench:  Revel 1/48 B-25J Mitchell

In the queue: Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair

  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: Cleveland, OH
Posted by RadMax8 on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 4:15 PM

ridleusmc

Thank you Mike!  

I'm toying with the idea of closing up the cockpit.  

What does everyone think?

 

I say leave it open... but if you want to play with it, you may want to think about adding some matte coat to the inside of the canopy. It’ll probably be more work than it’s worth, but it might just add that little extra realism. 

You did a really bang-up job on this plane. Especially cool given that it lived at Pawel’s home airfield! What are the odds of that?? I’m not a huge fan of jets, but the MiG 21 just has a very cool look about it. Thanks for sharing!

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted by ridleusmc on Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:23 AM

I think you Gentlemen are absolutely right.  I'll leave the canopy open.  Thank you for all of the kind words.  I may take it to a model show this weekend to show it off a little.  It definately looks good on my shelf.  

  • Member since
    June 2013
Posted by CharleyGnarlyP290 on Friday, October 19, 2018 7:26 PM

Holy cow! 

I am just about finished with the Profi-Pack version of this kit. I don't do modern aircraft (anything after WWII really) but have really enjoyed this one. The fit is outstanding.

Looking at your in-progress picks is like looking at my own work area! Uncanny. Metal finish. Clay wash. Kinda creepy.

Kit turned out great and it looks perfect with the conopy open. Cockpit looks great.

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted by ridleusmc on Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:06 PM

I look forward to seeing yours Charley.  I guess great minds think alike.  

I don't want to brag, but I will.  My Mig got a gold medal for 1/48 jets at the Cincinnati Scale Modeler's show today.  I guess the judges liked it.  Really, I feel honored.  There was some tremendous work on those tables.  

 20181020_151833 by Christopher Ridle, on Flickr

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Saturday, October 20, 2018 11:25 PM

A well deserved honor.

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted by ridleusmc on Sunday, October 21, 2018 3:42 PM

Thank you Mike,

I know there's no reason to get competitive or seek validation from judges, but it is nice to see evidence that others like my work.  I do feel lucky getting gold.  There were some very impressive models on that table.  

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Sunday, October 21, 2018 4:50 PM

Right on!  Congratulations on a well deserved gold medal.

Thanks,

John

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