Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Buzzbomb on July 19, 2021, 07:39:56 AM
Title: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta - Finished
Post by: Buzzbomb on July 19, 2021, 07:39:56 AM
Five day snap lockdown... :o Ok Slam out a build then for a WIM GB.
Very ordinary and probably 20 year old Zhengdefu kit of the Mig 31 Foxhound that has been on and off the bench a number of times, for different reasons and still has not been built. (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_1.JPG) So far the instructions are correct... The Model is much suitable imaginative you to make it and value it ;D (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_1a.JPG) Most of it together... 180 grit time (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_2.JPG) Another thing I find with these builds of questionably quality kits, is the chance the experiment. I drilled through the landing gear to see if I can get it in take off mode. Less all the flaps and stuff.. that is too hard (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_3.JPG) Holdy uppy pins in place (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_4.JPG) Lots more bits on and trying out the pose... so far, so good (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_5.JPG) (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_6.JPG)
Now.. if anybody knows where the second Engine jet pipe went to in my workshop... please let me know :banghead:
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta
Post by: apophenia on July 19, 2021, 10:43:32 AM
Great pose! Foxhound is a really aggressive-looking aircraft to begin with. But this takes it to another level :smiley:
Love that "The Model is much suitable imaginative you to make it and value it." ;D
Also, for the full-sized aircraft, very reassuring to know that "The intercepting ability in low sky was improved raidly." I mean, go 'raidly', or stay home, right?
I am left wondering, though, ... is the implication that the MiG-31's intercepting ability in high sky was not improved raidly?
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 20, 2021, 01:30:44 AM
Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 20, 2021, 01:31:48 AM
Now.. if anybody knows where the second Engine jet pipe went to in my workshop... please let me know :banghead:
Found it !!!!! On an old build, a very old build. Quick removal for this current build (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_7.JPG)
Well there it is. Good as it is going to get. (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_8.JPG) (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_9.JPG) (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_10.JPG) (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_11.JPG)
Raided the spares box for a few Soviet Recce pods and sensor pods. Probaby too many, but it looks cool (https://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/whatif/spooks/mig31cheeta_12.JPG)
Very ordinary kit, but did the job Base is a quick experiment in Paintshop trying to blur things, ok, but not as good as the commercial jobbies. Quick and dirty build. Quite enjoyed that really ;) *** BTW... our lockdown has been extended. Incarcerated for another 7 days. Might have to find something else to slam out :o
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta - Finished
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 21, 2021, 12:59:47 AM
I thought I was the only one that suffered from missing parts that went to other projects. Good save! :smiley:
Also, I would not worry much about the blurred effects you were striving for, some of those so-called commercial products are overdone on that blurring effect.
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta - Finished
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 21, 2021, 02:52:22 AM
:smiley:
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta - Finished
Post by: Frank3k on July 21, 2021, 03:14:28 AM
It came out great, and the runway blur looks appropriate for a plane just taking off. I'm sure you can find a shutter speed, aperture and ASA that will match the same blur.
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta - Finished
Post by: Modelling_Mushi on July 21, 2021, 08:07:25 PM
Great job that one. I built one of these kits ages ago, as I recall I'd call it a pig of a kit but that'd be insulting pigs.
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta - Finished
Post by: Gingie on August 10, 2021, 12:34:10 AM
Buzzbomb - the C&C Orca has been in my "folder of inspiration" for years. I've gone so far as to grab a Bandai EFGF Hovercraft!
My photos are all grainy though - have you got more stashed away on this site?
Title: Re: Indian Airforce Mig-31R Cheeta - Finished
Post by: Story on August 11, 2021, 04:00:48 AM
"The Model is much suitable imaginative you to make it and value it."