This is my third Mig-29, but my
first in the 1/48th scale. My first was a UB that I built when I was about
12. It was the first time I had ever used spray paint! My second was
a Fulcrum A and it was the first time I had ever used a wash. So what was
new about this one? Not a whole lot really, but I did use a lot of brass
on the outside.
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For this kit I used a Reheat
set for the FOD covers, some resin seats inside, and an Eduard walkways
set. If you are building a 1/48th Fulcrum do yourself a favor and
pick up the Eduard walkways and ladder set, they make the model! I
also used some Eagle Strike decals to complete this bird in a Russian
scheme. These particular Fulcrums had shark mouths on them and the
Eagle Strike instructions actually come with a nice back story on each
plane, which I think is really cool.
So I took a break from Phantoms for
a while, but absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I will get back to those
soon. But that being said I really enjoyed this build. The Academy
kit has strong points and weaknesses, it would be nice if Hasegawa or Tamiya
came out with a version, but until then the Academy kit is your best bet.
Happy building!
Tyler
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