MiG-19PM 'Farmer E' - Kovozávody Prostějov
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133 7 March, 13:32
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Now that's a bold project, Thomas! Fingers crossed that you manage to complete the project!!! Taking a seat.
7 March, 13:41
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Actually, it looks like a rather easy project. But I have been burnt in the past by hopeless KP kits, so I am only carefully optimistic.
7 March, 14:02
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Which version will you bulid? The green in the Hungarian insignia looks small.
7 March, 19:11
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István, yes, I also noticed that the insignia looks wrong. I will replace it with my spare decals.
7 March, 19:49
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Thomas there is a decal set, especially for the Hungarian MiG-19PMs, from a Hungarian manufacturer:
MiG-19PM Hungarian AF 1960-1973 (ZDH Decals 72-004, 1:72)
You can build all, that we had. If I remember correctly, it is with all the stencils.
7 March, 20:30
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Very nice project! I'll be following, for sure! I've started a MiG-21F-13 some time ago but didn't have the chance to finish it since my twins have been born. All the more I enjoy other people's builds right now!
7 March, 20:38
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István, thank you! That decal set looks promising, but seems to be sold out everywhere. I am probably just going to use my HAD Models decal sheet for insignias and numbers and use some generic stenciling.
7 March, 21:29
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Nice project Thomas! I take a seat. I have the same kit in my stash and my plane will also be a Hungarian PM.
8 March, 10:23
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Gergő, just get ready for some really horrible fit issues with the intake separator. It just simply doesn't fit. Not even the slightest bit. I am still scratching my head trying to figure out how to handle it apart from scratch building my own parts.
9 March, 08:33
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I didn't know this kit had such serious problems and so complicated to solve. I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job, Thomas.
9 March, 20:53
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Thank you all for your encouragement! I don't think this is a bad kit, but the changes for the PM version are poorly implemented and require a lot of work.
10 March, 08:40
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I see you're making good progress, Thomas! Great, it makes me happy and keeping fingers crossed. 👌
11 March, 21:00
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So happy I can follow this, considering lately exchanging my old Bilek for this one.
"Strangely satisfying" 😄 that's called masochism I presume 😉
12 March, 21:01
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Thank you, mates! This model is not exactly falling together by itself, but is quite a fun and relatively easy little project - at least if one has some experience with short run kits. And Łukasz, isn't all 1:72 scale modeling masochistic in some way?
13 March, 12:57
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folllowing ! I have the same still in its box curious to see how it comes out
13 March, 15:41
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Thomas, you make it so easy, but I'm sure I couldn't do it that well. Great solutions to complicated problems.
Great job so far! 👌
13 March, 19:45
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Has there ever been a more true comment on our hobby..." I drilled out the exhausts, because masochist. " 😄👍
14 March, 15:25
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I was quite sure that I had a bottle of black glossy Ultimate primer in my paint stash, but since I cannot find it, a new one is ordered. So, a short waiting time is needed before I can continue.
15 March, 07:18
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That black gloss primer on the blue background looks pretty special. A perfect surface for what comes next.
20 March, 14:13
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Gary, I am usually rubbish with glossy paint, but this primer is amazing. Let's just hope that I won't f**k up with the metal coat.
20 March, 19:03
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Aluminium coat successfully sprayed on - for the first time ever I managed to get it almost completely smooth. Now let's give some time for the metalizer to cure completely before it is time to tackle the green radome and the red trims. I would hate the masking tape to lift off the metal, so I am a bit anxious about that part.
22 March, 07:56
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Very impressive metallizing. Did you use thinners for the XTreme Aluminium? If so, in what proportions. 👍
22 March, 23:00
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Thank you, mates! Guy, I don't think the Xtreme Metal series should be thinned, it is already as runny as water. The magic is in the preparations. Make sure that there are no micro-scratches or rough surfaces in the plastic before applying the primer. Buff out the primer with polishing cloths and remove all dust particles. It should be as smooth as glass before applying the metallizer.
23 March, 05:09
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Cold-green Soviet radome color looks great.
Thomas, despite the work that this kit has I finally bought the Shenyang J-6A box, because I couldn't find the Mig-19PM box with the East German decals. I guess I can live with the Chinese camouflage.
Go on! 👍
24 March, 19:23
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I never cease to be amazed by Alclad II Aqua Gloss varnish on a metal surface. I just carefully brush it on with a paintbrush - it completely levels out and creates a totally invisible protecting layer.
25 March, 14:04
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This time I tried a new method of panel lining by soaking the panel edges with odorless turpentine and adding tiny specks of black oil paint, which I then carefully dabbed out with a broad brush until only a faint dark discoloration was left. I think it looks more realistic than just strong panel lines, but it requires a lot more patience and time.
27 March, 17:53
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Superb model so far Thomas! Also, very good to have you back here!
I got this kit as it was released and I was planning to do it as seen in Romanian service. You're step by step album is going to be a valuable inspiration.
Btw, what kind of treatment do you do to your metallic surfaces after washes and oil treatmeants (strakes, grime, etc.)? You are often left with areas which are matt from the oils and other are still shiny. With what kind of product are you sealing your model?
28 March, 10:08
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Thank you Marius! I am using Abteilung 501 oils, extremely diluted in AK odorless turpenoid. It does leave a bit of a dull sheen, but I then seal it all with a second thin layer of Alclad gloss varnish to avoid the oils to rub off while handling the model. This also makes the model uniformly shiny again.
28 March, 15:19
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Thank you mates, I will definitely post more photos as soon as I can - taking photos of a finished model is the most satisfying part of a project.
6 April, 14:01
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Fantastic job, Thomas! Another masterpiece for your hangar and for our eyes. Congrats.
I'm glad you're back! 🙂
6 April, 19:07
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Congratulations on finishing, Thomas! You have my great admiration! The result looks really amazing!!! 👏👏👏
6 April, 22:28
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OMG Thomas with the perfect build and photo show! pleasure to see it, well done!
8 April, 08:14
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Lovely build and paint job, Thomas. 👌👌👌 Love the NMF finish of your 'Farmer'.
9 April, 14:20