Academy MIG-23S Flogger
Preparing the in-flight missile.
Preparing the in-flight missile.
Preparing the in-flight missile.
Preparing the in-flight missile.
In-flight missile ready for final painting
Cockpit prep
Pilot painting
Pilot painting
Cockpit install
Cockpit with pilot
Wheel well panels were a really bad fit. OK if wheels down but no good for inflight. I filled the wells with resin putty and shaped. Panel lines a bit wobbly.
Filling in wheel wells.
Filling in wheel wells.
Filling in wheel wells.
Filling in wheel wells.
Filling in wheel wells.
Checking wing movement - fully extended
Checking wing movement - fully retracted
Primer - SMS Grey
After Dark Grey coat used pencil for panel line pre shading.
Masked up for Dark Grey areas.
Masked up for Dark Grey areas.
Masked up for Dark Grey areas.
Dark grey complete
Dark grey complete
Dark grey complete
Decals applied. Went down OK.
Weapons added
Launched missile test fit.
Dk grey panel line added.
Missile finished and ready to fit.
Stand fitted using wire and clear glue.
Stand tested.
Stand tested.
Finished!
Wings fully extended
Wings in intermediate position
Wings fully retracted.
Paints used for the build.
Kommentit
5 28 June 2022, 10:37
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Build record of Mig-23S Flogger. Built in-flight and launching missile. Fitted a standard Airfix stand as I was short of acrylic rod.
