Mikoyan Mig-26 FROGMOUTH San Antonio AFB, Cuba 1993
Another look at the "Kuban Krokodile" scheme.
Aggressive pilot (Got very used to the reclined look of the F-16, Really looks different)
"Viper" front
"Crocodile" rear
Underside
Underside detail
Detail of Louvres shown closed, they open on the ground when Intake Doors close to guard against FOD.
Shown banking for all you intrepid Photoshoppers out there...
Closer
Demarcation line, scoops, and 'brakes.
Front
Until next time.
After 8 years in the making its finished! The last model I build before I move to San Antonio, TX this Wednesday morning. Researching the Soviets in Cuba I discovered there is a based named San Antonio:
San-Antonio AFB. April 17, 1963. Photo by Victor Sharkov
So naturally thats where this beauty is based!
Cool coincidence!
Colors are
50's aqua, Euro I Gray, RLM 75 Grauviolet, and Acft. int. black. outlined with Ink. Very thrilled with this one