GWH MiG-29SMT Fulcrum-E - WIP
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26 August 2017, 22:38
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Got some progress to share tonight... Got the cockpit (minus seat and stick, more on that in a moment) done and in the upper fuselage.
So far I have found this build to be a bit fiddly. The cockpit didn't want to go into the fuselage properly and OOB seat (which I was going to use) headrest is a major pain in the butt. It is made of three parts that I just couldn't get put together right, and now looks like crap. So I am using an aftermarket QB seat. The stick got blown out of my hand as I was spraying it and I'm still haven't found it. Lol.
30 August 2017, 03:27
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Man.... In the time I had three parts in my hands and still haven't had the time to attach them together, you built a complete cockpit, painted it and even had time to play around with that control stick! You really build fast Michael!
30 August 2017, 17:51
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Thanks Marko, Patrick, and Spanjaard!
Lol Patrick, I am a quick builder indeed. But I must admit, I do get a consistent 1-2 hours every night to model, so that does help a lot. 🙂
31 August 2017, 14:54
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Very interesting, I will follow! I have an inquiry to build a GWH MiG-29 for a collector - I am curious if the kit meet your expectations...
31 August 2017, 16:39
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Welcome Christian! So far, I am very impressed. This kit has amazing detail, clever engineering, and fit has been overall very good. My major gripe so far is relatively minor... that damn seat headrest! Why that has to be three small pieces is a mystery to me!
31 August 2017, 17:58
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Nice start! Just a question: most russian/soviet cockpits are that elusive blue/emerald colour and I thought the -29 would have it also. Instead you used grey. However my info might be outdated and the contemporary MiG-29s might use something else.
31 August 2017, 18:54
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At this speed you won't have any 1:48 kits left to build in two years! 😛
31 August 2017, 18:58
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Maciej, once again good eye! I was just about to paint the cockpit AKAN turquoise, when something inside me thought that maybe I should look at some pics first to make sure. And sure enough, SMTs (and Ks as well) used a light gray and NOT turquoise for the cockpit. So I used Light Ghost Gray because it looked close.
Alexander, the better question is whether I will have a place to put them in two years! LOL
I build between 12-15 models per year, and at that rate I have enough kits in my stash to last me about 12 years LOL. If you take a look at my project list, I have them all listed (in order if you click the status tab) up to almost #130 now. LOL
31 August 2017, 19:48
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you are not only prolific, but also really organized. i can not be sure of what i will build next until i truly finish the current one... and you have the next 130 already lined up! wow 🙂
31 August 2017, 21:25
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Michael, I know exactly what you mean by first looking at some pictures! 😄
1 September 2017, 02:19
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I am liking so far! And I have sooooo done that with blowing small pieces into oblivion.
1 September 2017, 02:54
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Thanks James!
Spanjaard, actually since I have built 25 so far it's actually only my next 105 projects. LOL Only... Anyway, I have been adding one project per day until I have every kit in my stash in a project. So I got about 50 more to go. This order is subject to change, as I do move stuff around from time to time and sometimes inspiration can vault a project to the top of the list, such as my next project, the Kitty Hawk Su-35S. 🙂
Patrick, I am lucky this time. I looked before I made the mistake. Often I am not so lucky. LOL As they say, measure twice, cut once. I think that pretty much sums it up!
Thanks Donald! Man, I hate that. I always have to consciously move small parts out of the path of the airbrush airflow as they tend to fly all over the place. This is actually the first time I have had one fly out of my hand, but I have had many fly away just sitting on my paint cardboard. Collateral damage!
You're welcome Christian!
1 September 2017, 17:41
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i should make projects for all the stash items. actually about half is already "projected". the order will depend on the mood and other factors. I have 3/4 candidates for next build, once the current is finished, for example
1 September 2017, 17:59
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i love the "normal" fulcrum alright but with this one i am still trying to figure out if the hump is yay or nay. anyway i am taking my seat and enjoying the show... 🙂
1 September 2017, 18:55
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Spanjaard, you are pretty normal. The way I do it is not normal, or even natural. Lol I'm weird that way... Haha
Murad, I feel the same way. Some angles it looks awesome, others not so much... Kinda like the F-35 in that way. I chose to build this one now because of the camo scheme. The gray splinter is really cool, and fits perfectly for my IPMS club contest theme in October, which is "Shades of Gray".
Tonight I got some more construction done. The intakes are tricky, you definitely have to remove the locator tabs to get a decent fit. I still need to do some more work there. But all in all fit is pretty good, and it's starting to look like a Fulcrum now!
2 September 2017, 06:31
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im watching with interest, ive bought one from GW but the C model
2 September 2017, 07:51
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Welcome Alistair! The detail on these GWH Fulcrums are amazing.
Thanks David! Yeah, this thing is really coming together quickly. I hope to have some primer on it by the end of the weekend!
2 September 2017, 17:18
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Getting close to prime time! This is really going together so fast... I have been working on this for barely a week now. My record for a kit build is 2.5 weeks... Hmmmm, I wonder if I can best that? 🙂
3 September 2017, 07:22
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I'm just flabbergasted at your building speed... and how ugly that in flight refueling probe is!!! 😄
3 September 2017, 12:25
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I am flabbergasted not only at the speed, also the quality you can deliver!
3 September 2017, 15:37
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Thanks Patrick, Spanjaard, and James! I really appreciate the kind words.
Haha Patrick, I totally agree. That thing is pretty hideous. LOL
It's hard to believe how fast this kit goes together, and the detail is really awesome. Really am enjoying this build!
Anyway, got her primed today, see a couple areas that need attention, but very minor. Should be able to pre-shade tomorrow. 🙂
5 September 2017, 06:55
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If you have it primed in black, what are you doing for pre shading?
5 September 2017, 20:00
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Thanks Michael!
Donald, funny you should ask that now as I just finished... See the new pics! 🙂 Marble coat pre-shading!
5 September 2017, 20:29
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Donald, I've seen a couple of Michael's builds; wait and see! It's going to look wonderful!
5 September 2017, 21:01
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Ah! I kind of had that in the back of my head. Now, does that really make a difference? If you simply vary the coverage of the top coat, doesnt that end up the same?
Asking not to be an ass, but because always interested in how others do stuff and why.
5 September 2017, 21:26
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This technique is called 'black basing' and is essentially the same as preshading but due to the marbleing effect the white has, the overall appearance is more patchy than the dark panel lines one would get with preshading. Just keep looking at Michael's progress and you will see the subtle but more realistic difference. 🙂
5 September 2017, 21:37
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Oh, I do black basing, but I dont do the lighter squiggles. I simply vary the amount of top color I spray.
I will be interested in seeing the difference.
5 September 2017, 22:46
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Donald, we are basically doing different approaches to achieve the same thing. I just like doing it this way because I feel I have more control over how much I let through. For example, I wanted this one to one to not show through very much, so I added a bit heavier base coat. So this project is not the best one to show this technique.
Anyway, base coat is on! I used Mr Paint Traffic Gray (MiG-25/31 light gray) because it looked pretty close to the light gray I have seen in pictures. Next up is to mask and paint the medium gray, which I think I will use Dark Ghost Gray.
6 September 2017, 15:11
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Thanks Donald and Arne!
I masked and painted the medium gray tonight. Looks pretty good, maybe just a tad too dark. I will probably go back in and mist over it with some of the lighter gray to tone it down a bit.
Tomorrow it's dark gray time!
7 September 2017, 04:15
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Dark gray is down! I lightened up the medium gray a little too, so now I think it's about right. Tomorrow will be the very dark gray for the radon and fin caps. Getting closer to decal time!
8 September 2017, 04:16
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Thanks Michael!
One thing I forgot to mention, I managed to break off 6 of the 7 little doodads on this thing, one of the two forward fuselage sensors, all 3 of the tail sensors, and two PE things between the engines. I only lost one of them though, so I will try to figure out how to replace of the tail sensors I lost.
8 September 2017, 04:27
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Nice job sir! Thats why I dont attach doohickies until the very end if at all possible.
8 September 2017, 22:34
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Thank Donald! Yeah, I usually don't either, but for some reason I did this time. Lesson learned. Lol
Anyway, got the very dark gray areas painted tonight. I also went back in with the light gray and simulated some fading and gave it some tonal variation.
9 September 2017, 04:24
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Thanks David and Christian!
Got the main decals on today, not too many of those. Lol. Tonight I will put the stencils on, not a terrible amount of those either, so it shouldn't be too bad.
10 September 2017, 00:45
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Absolutely awful...Psych!!!! LOL Just had to say something different than looks good man!😉
10 September 2017, 00:55
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Yeah, I know Donald, I have the same here... But luckily the refueling probe looks awefull! 😄
10 September 2017, 02:42
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Thanks Donald and Patrick! Haha, you almost had me there Donald! I was like, hmmm, is something super crooked that I missed? LOL
Patrick, that is why I never make that side of the aircraft the main pic. It looks hideous! I can only hope that once I paint the details on it and throw a wash on it will not look quite so lame. Hahaha
10 September 2017, 03:29
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Thanks Stephan and James!
Got the topside wash on today, tomorrow will be the underside. Coming along nicely!
12 September 2017, 03:23
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I may have missed it, but what are you using for the wash?
12 September 2017, 04:01
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Thanks Donald and Markus!
Donald, I used Mig Ammo Deep Gray. That is my go to wash for most colors. For very dark grays colors, I usually use Mig Ammo Medium Gray wash. I am a big fan of the Mig Ammo enamel washes.
12 September 2017, 12:53
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Michael. ! What demons were messing with you with the black and squiggles. ? As I was ready to see a magnificent cammo and weapons set up then...................................................back to grey. !!! But I can't escape the fantastic final result and say well done sir. 👍 👍 👍
14 September 2017, 17:10
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I like this digital camo. Going to try the black basing technique once my current projects reach painting stage. Is this regular black paint or a black primer?
15 September 2017, 07:01
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this is a great looking paint scheme and you are doing it full justice
15 September 2017, 09:09
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Thanks Xander, Christian, Kerry, Michael, Sarunas, and Scott! I have been working on tedious little things lately and have no major updates yet. But this weekend my goal is to finish it, so stay tuned!
Kerry, haha, you crack me up! I get that reaction a lot when people see my odd preshading technique. It is kinda different than everyone else's black basing preshading. But it works for me!
Sarunas, I use Gunze Mr Surfacer 1500 black primer. That stuff is AWESOME! If you ever get a chance, try it. It is far and away the best primer I have ever used. No contest.
15 September 2017, 13:05
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Michael. Thanks for that info on your shading techniques. I will get some more from you at a later date, but it is, most fascinating. 🙂
15 September 2017, 13:59
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Thanks Christian!
Progress has really slowed of late. All the little things and tedious work have bogged me down a bit. But got the missiles, exhaust, weathering, and flat coat done. Just gotta paint and install the seat, canopy, and the landing gear doors and I should be done. Oh, and attach the tanks and missile pylons as well. Hopefully that will be done early this week.
18 September 2017, 03:56
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Thanks Denis and Spanjaard!
Yep, almost done! But I must admit, I am not terribly pleased with the weathering. I wanted to make it moderately dirty, since I had seen pics of it both clean and dirty. But I think I went a little too heavy on it. Boy, it sure is easy to overdo!
18 September 2017, 17:57
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It IS easy to over do, but I would consider that in between. I have seen pics of them much dirtier. Regardless, awesome!
19 September 2017, 00:13