1/72 mig-29c, Russian air force.

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Looking very good so far. Nozzles and cockpit look nice.

Chan Li
Thank you Robin, I'll try new painting idea on the plane surface, hopefully the final reveal looks even better.

Robin (WhiteGlint)
I'm really curious how your metallic pre-shading with titanium will turn out. This is an interesting approach.

Chan Li
@Robin, haha believe it or not, so am I; this would be the first trial, I'll upload the results very soon.
The idea came to my mind when I saw the photo of real plane the other day.

Chan Li
@Roland, thanks; hopefully the later reveal won't disappoint you guys.

Yavuz Engin
Good job so far. I'm wondering the final look too.

Chan Li
Thanks Yavuz, I'll work for it.

Simon Nagorsnik
Good start!
Interior fits well 👍
Nice idea witth the metallic elements.
Do we see some chipping effects?

Chan Li
Simon, I don't plan to do chipping, it's another kind of surface fading, you'll see it soon, just I'm not hundred percent confident to make it. But as I said always, science is about trials and errors😎

Teeradej
Nice built Russian jet! I like the look of weathering.

Chan Li
Thanks Teeradej, I just got the airbrushing done today, no weathering has been applied so far, but will do soon 🤝.
For this time I tried to airbrush some of the weathering effects out before real weathering, and seems somewhat succeeded 😁

Alberto
Really nice paint job. I am following with interest!

Chan Li
Thanks Al Berto, it's not done yet, I already have some weathering plan, hopefully it would look nicer for final reveal.

Simon Nagorsnik
Now i know what you meant!
Is this a wear and tear due to the air resistance?
Please enlighten me, it's not my area of expertise;)
Maybe my new knowledge can be helpful later...

Chan Li
I think you are right Simon, wear of air resistance. I found this on pics of Russian mig-29, and mostly only on Russian might, probably due to maintenance rate and so (I'm not criticizing any one).
The effect shows slightly different in different angles and light condition, but I think I've got what I plan to get.

Dominik Weitzer
Very nice! Looks good so.far.

Chan Li
Thanks Dominik, I like your cars too.

Neil
Looking really good mate 👍👏

Chan Li
Thanks Neil 🤝🤓

Neuling
I agree with Neil. More pictures of the completed model would be nice.

Chan Li
Thanks Neuling, I added some more quick pics and probably tomorrow I'll take some last pictures before I send it away.

Simon Nagorsnik
Brautiful result on this jet!!
Watched your album with plessure- Again!
I'm still waiting how you use the yoga mat🙂
Looks like hard foam plates from the hardware store...

Chan Li
Thanks Simon, the titanium preshading worked, not perfect though, I can handle it better next time.

Neuling
👍

Vincent
Very nice work Chan. It really makes me want to build this kit again.

Chan Li
Vincent, why not?
This kit is good, both in details and fitment. Can change to another paint scheme.
By the way Vincent, did you start to use airbrush?

Vincent
Yes this kit is fun to build. I'm probably going to get the 29a version. And yes I use my airbrush now for every plane after the f-16.

David R. Meizoso
Great! I love the razorlike wing edges!

Chan Li
Thank you David, this means my trial worked out 😺

Finn
Excellent paint job!

Chan Li
Thanks Finn, 🤓.

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Looks very good. Fine work 👍!

Chan Li
Thanks Robin and Roland, I like your builds too!