Mig-29 (9-13) Zvezda Russian Aggressor - build progress

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May 10, 2024
Model primed with Mr. FINISHING SURFACER 1500 BLACK. It has a very heavy smell, but it dries up very fast and the result looks good.

I had a lot of problems with the AMMO ONE SHOT PRIMER on my previous models so I decided to switch away from it.
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May 11, 2024
Italeri Dark Ghost Grey applied in the landing gear bays.
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May 11, 2024
Humbrol Russian Blue as the interior color.
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May 23, 2024
I'm trying to decide on the best color for the second camouflage and the underbelly.
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May 23, 2024
Having severe issues with my airbrush which has stopped painting even after I cleaned it four times. Still troubleshooting that so I can continue with my projects. Have ordered a replacement nozzle and needle which should arrive the next days, even if I'm not 100% yet where the problem is.
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May 25, 2024
Applied Tamiya Medium Grey Color: XF-20 and worked smoothly with Aqueous Hobby Color Thinner at a pressure of about 1.8 PSI
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May 30, 2024
Interior done, the kit comes with 8 decals for the interior.
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May 30, 2024
Different angle of the interior.
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May 30, 2024
The Zvezda Mig-29 kit is absolutely awesome!
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June 23, 2024
First decals applied, many to go.
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June 23, 2024
Weathered the engine section more intensely than other parts as the migs are particularly dirty in that area.

The decal scheme is amazing, I like the flag under the front landing gear.
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June 23, 2024
It is slowly coming together - decals applied, gloss varnish, panel lines accentuated
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June 30, 2024
Drilled the back of the AA missiles to give them a realistic look.
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June 30, 2024
The Zvezda kit comes with a lot of decals, which I find to be of good quality. The armament is now ready to be placed.
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June 30, 2024
I painted the area of the model silver before attaching the clear gear-light parts, which are used during takeoff and landing at night. I also built the standing version, covering the engine intakes. The model is now resting after two coats of gloss varnish.
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June 30, 2024
Painted also with silver the IR sensor position before adding the clear part to give it a more realistic look. Also opted to add the external fuel tanks under the wings as the Mig-29 has a very short combat radius in real life. I think the external fuel tanks look also great.
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July 4, 2024
Final result ❤️ probably my best builds so far
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July 4, 2024
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July 4, 2024

Коментари

27 10 May, 16:28

Thomas Kolb
This Fulcrum looks great! Keep it coming! Did you find out what was the reason for the problem with your airbrush? Have you tried replacing the silicone seals in the nozzle? If they leak in even just a very small amount of air, everything goes wrong.

30 May, 20:02

Cristian A
Good morning Thomas!

Thanks, I hope I will finish the Aggressor Mig-29 over the following days, it has a very nice decal design.

The airbrush problem was complicated, it was initially clogged (I'm blaming Humbrol acrylics for that, I always take good care of the airbrush and clean it after each spray) and while trying to clean the nozzle with a needle I enlarged the nozzle head bu mistake. I changed the nozzle and needle and the airbrush sprays beautifully now, decided on using Tamiya/MRP and Vallejo paints for the new projects.

To get to the root cause of the problem I still need to use the old needle in the new nozzle and the old nozzle with the nee needle, as a needle can be bended without easily noticing.

31 May, 06:51