MiG-29 UB/GT
Revell Kit# 80-4751
1:32 scale
History:
The MiG-29 UB/GT is derived from the Russian MiG-29 (NATO codename – Fulcrum-A) by the addition of a second cockpit, for training future fighter pilots, under a large, elongated canopy.
Aside from the obvious change in profile, the MiG-29 UB/GT (NATO codename – Fulcrum B) has no radar installed, whereas the Fulcrum A, does. The Fulcrum A has the Slotback radar system (N019), which is, essentially, an upgraded Spin Scan MiG-21 radar. Both aircraft retain the IRST (infra-red search and track) systems, as well as Odd Rod systems; both aircraft retain the 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon with 150 rounds.
Kit parts not required are:
As per Revell-Germany’s instruction sheet, parts #3 and 4 are not used in the making of this kit. In actuality, there are more parts.
Parts # 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 (x4) – R-27R1 air-to-air missile – Alamo A. This missile is SARH and therefore requires radar to provide mid-course guidance. The Fulcrum B does not have this radar installed; therefore, the missiles should not be loaded. Parts #91 and 92 are the launching pylons for the Alamo-A missile. You could leave them off as well.
Painting:
Revell-Germany’s painting guide is so hard to follow, so I thought I would give fellow modelers a break and do the research for them.
Color A (Anthracite Gray, matt) is (FS 595b - #37031)
Color B (Light Gray, semi-gloss) is (FS 595b - # 26300)
Color C (Mouse Gray, matt) is (FS 595b - #26132)
Color D has no equivalent RAL color
Color E (Aluminum) is (FS 595b - #36628)
Color F (Black, semi-gloss) is (FS 595b - # 27038)
Color G (Leaf Green, semi-gloss) is (FS 595b - #24109)
Color H (Fiery Red, semi-gloss) is (FS 595b - #21440)
Color I (Gray, semi-gloss) is (FS 595b - #27376)
Color J (Light Gray, semi-gloss and Gray, semi-gloss) is possibly (FS 595b - #26300)
Color K is (FS 595b - #27376)
Color L (Silver) is (FS 595b – 17178)
Color M (Yellow, matt) is RAL 1016 or 1026 (FS 595b - #33538 or #33591)
Color N (White, semi-gloss) is RAL 9003 (FS 595b - #27875)
Color O (Copper) has no equivalent RAL or Federal Standards 595b color
Color Q (Light Gray, matt and White, matt) are (FS 595b - #36300 and #37875)
Color R (Grayish-Blue, matt, White, matt and Blue, matt) are (FS 595b - #25237, 37875, 35056)
Color S (Gray, matt and White, matt) (FS 595b - # 35463 and 37875)
Color U (Dark Gray, semi-gloss) is (FS 595b - # 36173)
Color V (Beige, semi-gloss) is (FS 595b - #20450)
I backtracked the Federal Standards 595b chart to the current RAL chart and matched the colors from there. These are approximately the right color; however, based on actual lighting conditions when displayed, the colors can appear different, even though they are not.
I hope that this helps my fellow modelers and although the list is only for the MiG-29 UB/GT, it should serve for most military applications (modern).
