I am in the process of building Revell’s Mig-21PF for a work competition. Needs to be completed by end of September. Currently have the cockpit completed, which is Aerobonus Mig-21PFM pilot, but it is the only quality pilot I could find. Enjoy.
The pilot helps to “liven” up things in that 'pit.
Very nice start, it’ll be interesting to see how your project turns out.
Toshi
the best thing for a skimpy cockpit, is to add that pilot!
If anyone ever wants to build Revell’s version of the Mig-21, just to let you know…it’s sparse. My pilot looks like a midget due to the seat looking smaller than the kit seat. Also it builds up quickly, nowhere near as many steps as Eduards. To show you what I mean:
Sub Assemblies:
Which one to use:
The smaller tail is for the earlier PF version. The wider chord tail with the braking chute housing at the base of the rudder is the later version.
Stikpusher, I recall that from my research, but what I am running into is that I prefer the wider chord for the Mig. Yet, the version I am building used the narrow chord in August 1968 with Red identification stripes (from Eduard’s Mig-21PF weekend edition cover box). Yet I am still using the kit supplied decals. Go figure.
OK, you’re doing a Fishbed from the Czech invasion in the summer of '68? Doing some image searches and the wider chord tail fin seems to be more common on export PFs sent to Soviet client states, than on ones for Soviet use.
That is what I am seeing, I’ve only found at least one picture (possibly two) in my sources at home with a Russian PF with the wide chord.
Good lookin’ build. I built that one two or three years ago. Didn’t spend as much time on it and didn’t come out as nice. I threw a tarp over the canopy based on what I’d seen in reference pics of an old museum bird perched somewhere in Europe. Anyway, here’s pics of mine:
DSCF2102 by theirishavenger, on Flickr
DSCF2093 by theirishavenger, on Flickr
That’s pretty nice build. How did the decals come out?
Looks good thus far!
Applied some putty to the seams. Still getting the hang of the Perfect Putty, but it is a great product. Also had to redo the antennae on the front of the plane, slightly out of scale, but I’m enjoying it.
Following this one for sure. You’re doing a fine yeoman’s job on this kit. My Monogram B-26 fits up similar to this one. Every time I add a part, I hafta fix it.
Lookin’ good Mustang! I can’t wait to see the done deal.
Looking good so far![Y] I built a MiG-21 PF with Czechosloviakian markings years ago.
Just a heads up, build is on hold until some house repairs. Kinda hard to build with no electricity over your workstation!
Hey Mustang, I did this kit for the Mono Mafia GB. I feel your pain. It lacks the luster of modern kits, but man she is fun to do! And you are doing an awesome job! Really like the build! Great work!
Eagle90