These are a few
pictures of the Fujimi MiG-21MF "German MiG" that i built as a
Ukrainian MiG-21Bis. There was no conversion necessary, as the Fujimi
"MF" kit is actually a "Bis." The kit goes together
really well, with little putty needed. The cockpit is very nice for a 1/72
kit, as it has raised detail and enough of it to make it look good. The
seat is not as nice, so a True Details seat was used.
I used the Hi-Decal decals to
make the Ukrainian version. They look really nice and the instructions are
good too. But...they were very brittle, did not conform to the panel
lines, and were impervious to all that i put on them. I ruined some decals
from the first set i had and had to obtain a second sheet (thanks Fred).
Click on
images below to see larger images
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The paints and the flat coat are
Model Master and Future was used as a gloss coat. I used silly putty to
mask the green scheme. Thin coats of Future were added to level off the
"step" between the kit and the decals. A panel wash was done to
show off the detail and then a few pastels were added.
I have another MiG-21Bis waiting for those Cuban markings (from
Aztec decals). The Fujimi kit might not be 100% accurate, but it sure
looks like a MiG and it is fun to build.
Ruud
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