Author Topic: NATO's LanceR- a Romanian MiG 21MF in 1/48 (Read 16892 times)

chukw · « **on:** June 24, 2015, 03:29:58 AM »

Time for a new project! The kindly folks at Icaerodesign approached to review and build their recent conversion set that allows one to build a Romanian version of the famous MiG fighter. They gave me an Eduard "overtrees" kit, their resin conversion and and an extra baggie of resin treats. In case you missed my review, you can see it here: or here. Let's kick this off!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:12:43 AM »

Watching this one intently...

elmayerle · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2015, 05:40:05 AM »

Now this is going to be a real beauty.

FAAMAN · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2015, 12:20:15 PM »

Looking forward to this build with baited breath

The pilot looks very professional too

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2015, 02:05:27 AM »

Very exciting!! Can't wait to see a more modern warplane getting the ChukW treatment! :)

chukw · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2015, 08:01:43 AM »

Thanks, guys! Friends, life has been really busy as of late- but good things are coming. This may be my last update for a couple of months- we'll have to see what happens. In the meantime, Kapitain Andreea is back to show you the latest. Cheers!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2015, 08:57:54 AM »

Missed the start of this build, somehow. $:-\$

Awesome work, as usual, Chuk!

elmayerle · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2015, 10:30:10 AM »

Again, gorgeous work. Is Eduard's kit a new molding or an adaptation of the old OEZ molding? As I remember, the OEZ kit was quite good when it came out.

arkon · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2015, 12:51:42 PM »

FAAMAN · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2015, 01:15:44 PM »

Simply superb as usual

Volkodav · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2015, 06:01:04 PM »

I love these builds and hang out for the updates. While I know I may never have the skill or patience to achieve such results it is a pleasure watching a master.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2015, 10:33:29 PM »

Quote from: Volkodav on August 31, 2015, 06:01:04 PM

I love these builds and hang out for the updates. While I know I may never have the skill or patience to achieve such results it is a pleasure watching a master.

"May never"?

Lucky you!

"Will never, ever", is more my speed.

Artoor_K · « **Reply #12 on:** September 01, 2015, 04:23:14 AM »

WOW, ChukW is building modern jest! Waiting for updates , master :)

trickyrich · « **Reply #13 on:** September 01, 2015, 06:06:35 AM »

as usual Chuk I an completely in awe!!!!

Some how I missed the start of this one which is strange for me. I did a project like this a couple of years ago (the Czech "Splinter MiG"), I wish had this as a guide back then...I did the air brakes wrong!

Can't wait for future instalments.

chukw · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2015, 02:23:21 AM »

Wow- many thanks, Comrades!

Elmayerle, the Eduard kit is all new tooling, and a real Cadillac of a kit. The Brassin stuff is gorgeous, and the Icaerodesign set allows you to not only model a great color schme, but you don't have to paint any of that Russky puke-turquoise interior color.

Once I move a mountain or two, I'll be back with more MiG madness- cheers!
chuk

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2015, 03:59:55 AM »

You've got so much talent it's just scary, Chuk!

The detail work is simply exquisite and I like how you used native Romanian currency to give a sense of scale.

I don't think I've seen you build something besides W.W. II subjects, so following along this one will be a treat!

Brian da Basher

CSMO · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2015, 02:57:58 AM »

I can see you at New York Fashion Week with a line of hot ladies wear tailored from Nomex and flight and G-suits. You are the Master of Fiddly Bits. I look forward to your further installments. Adios, Larry.

chukw · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2015, 03:02:40 AM »

Thanks, guys- you're too kind!

Here's what holding up this project:

All we need to do now is maintain the "showcase" nature the house is in until it sells, get it into escrow, buy the new place up on Whidbey Island in Washington, move and set back up! I appreciate your patience in the meantime.

Cheers!
chuk

chukw · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2016, 11:18:40 AM »

Kapitan Andrea and I are back in gear! The move went well, and we're adapting to our new lives in a new home and anew place. I won't say it was entirely easy, but we've persevered. I was able to get back to the bench in early December, but this is the first time I've been ready to post again- read on!

FAAMAN · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:32:04 PM »

Wow! Amazing as usual :) :)

Old Wombat · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2016, 09:05:17 PM »

Kapitan Andrea & chukw serve up another modelling Master-class!

The ex-RAN FAA members approve!

DFZ · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2016, 08:18:01 AM »

The level of detail... wow... EXCELLENT!!

chukw · « **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2016, 02:32:43 AM »

Thanks, my friends!

Side notes: Those grooves in the wing were for a fiber-optic lit version that was never produced. That also explains some odd moldings on the two fuselage bulkheads. There is also a bulkhead to close off the cockpit front included on the clear parts sprue! It's not mentioned in the instructions- a friend pointed that out to me.

Cheers!
chuk

chukw · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2016, 03:18:20 AM »

Sneak peek:

CSMO · « **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2016, 04:52:54 AM »

I wonder if her G-string matches her G-suit outfit? Don't tell me. Somethings are better left to the imagination. A filthy mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Your ladies are always good for a smile on a ho-hum day.

Keep up the good work, sir!

Adios, Larry.


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