Author Topic: The super secret project... (Read 8826 times)

ChrisF · « **on:** May 11, 2012, 07:46:32 AM »

... Well the next build anyway... Since this kit was saved by a what-if Forum decorum shows that it would have to be done as a what-if..

So yes its Academy's 1:48th MIG-29A kit (My first in the bigger scale)... But can anyone guess the plan ? I'll give you a hint... Its not in Russian Service

Texgunner · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2012, 08:32:03 AM »

I'll play! I say either RAF or USAF.

arkon · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:13:00 PM »

wakanda?

tsrjoe · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2012, 06:14:00 PM »

Finnish Ilmavoimat ?, it was expected the Finns were going to order the MiG.29 as a replacement for the 21's prior to purchase of the F.18 Hornet's

indeed Fujimi's 72 scale kit had Finnish markings and a few listings of operators of the type in some books during the early days listed the nation as having them too !

cheers, Joe

Sentinel Chicken · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2012, 08:53:33 PM »

USN Aggressor with VFC-111 Sundowner tail markings.

Well, that's what I'd do.

ChrisF · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2012, 09:14:19 PM »

And Gary wins ! Its gonna be in RAF service... 111sqn to be precise... I have a backstory being fleshed out by a history buff friend of mine but basically its a what-if after the war a special relationship never developed with the US... What if it was with the russians ? Fast forward to the 90's and instead of developing the Tornado F1-3.. we bought plans off the ruskies and home built ?

Progress today :)

Yes as you can tell im on holiday from work.... :)

:)

ChrisF · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2012, 11:07:16 PM »

Talking of which does anyone have a pic of this area but from the opposite side ? Im trying to detail it and it looks a lil blank and empty on that side...

I am aware thats the opposite side from the steps but i'd have thought someone would have managed it...

Cheers :)

:)

ChrisF · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2012, 07:13:55 AM »

Reason for asking about that area is this.. Even after using Eduards very nice etched brass set this area seems very empty to me :

Soooo ive decided to dress it up somewhat.. This is how far ive got on this side but i need an idea what gubbins in on the other side...

Cheers lads :)

:)

ChrisF · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2012, 06:43:08 AM »

Anyone got any bright ideas for a name ?

Im not feeling the "Fighting Fulcrum" idea and cant help thinking we'd go for a wind name like Hurricane,Typhoon ect... ??

Litvyak · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2012, 06:52:43 AM »

Wind... Sirocco?

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2012, 11:12:31 AM »

Tempest II, Cyclone, Storm, Whirlwind II, Zephyr, Gale, Mistral, Monsoon....

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2012, 11:14:51 AM »

Alternatively have it produced under licence in Scotland by Scottish Aviation Limited and call it the Claymore...

AGRA · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2012, 11:52:06 AM »

The Russians call Mikoyan “Mig” because it also means “Instant” (of time) in Russian. Just like the diminutive of Sukhoi; “Sushka” is used a lot because it means “Cracker”. So maybe in RAF service the MiG-29 could be the Mikoyan Snapshot FA.1 or Mikoyan Moment FGR.2, etc.

PS If you are using a weather name because it is Russian maybe "Icestorm", "Blizzard", "Nor'easter"...

ChrisF · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2012, 05:53:46 AM »

Got some bad/good news im afraid lads... This build is gonna have to head to the backburner YET again...

Jay from "Scale Aircraft Modelling" has sent me two kits he wants me to build so they are gonna have to take precedence... I doubt i'll be allowed to post lots of those particular builds until they're finished but i got these to play with :) :) :)

Dont worry i'll still be posting on your stuff though dont worry :p :p

Chris F

ChrisF · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2015, 07:22:29 AM »

You guys ready for a long awaited return to this project ?

Kerick · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2015, 11:33:48 AM »

Always! Bring it on!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2015, 07:21:55 PM »

Sorry? Who are you?

Yes!

ChrisF · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:08:09 PM »

Bae Tempest II F2

(Academy MIG-29a 1/48th)

Sorry it took so long.. image hosting issues

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2015, 09:42:30 PM »

Drop-dead gorgeous!

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2015, 11:23:24 PM »

That is magnificent!!

My favorite RAF squadron, too!! looks the part, the grays are on, I love the covers... Just wow!!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2015, 04:08:24 AM »

Mmmmm

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2015, 05:51:41 AM »

Yes, yes..and another yes!

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2015, 05:25:32 AM »

Few can match your skills when it comes to RAF schemes, Chris!

Most excellent and a veritable feast for the eyes!

Brian da Basher

Scooterman · « **Reply #23 on:** October 26, 2015, 06:48:23 AM »

WOW!!!

ysi_maniac · « **Reply #24 on:** October 26, 2015, 12:28:31 PM »

High quality modeling! :) :) :) :)


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