(First build) Mig-15 molded by Airfix with NK markings.

[Fork Virus]

Hey everyone! This is my first model build, haven't build one since I was 13. This is the infamous Mig-15 first seen during the Korean war. One of the most beautiful aircraft to ever serve the communist cause. Because of it's simply design, the Mig-15 looks pleasing to the eye, just like it's adversary, the North American F-86 (Which looks like a 1960's Corvette with wings!). I was watching an episode of "Dogfights" on the History channel and got inspired to build.

It's an Airfix, scale 1/72, and skill level one. Just practicing and getting my feet wet with this hobby. Once I'm comfortable, I wanna go to scale 1/35 with more complexity and detail.

The Airifx plastic is sturdy, easy to sand, and It doesn't feel flimsy. What I don't like is the lack of detail in some parts and the cockpit. The biggest bummer is the canopy that doesn't fit correctly, Yikes! Pros and cons a like, I still enjoyed the build. The next thing I'll do is set up a display.

I painted it using Testor's enamels. The body is painted using a aerosol can of silver. I did some weathering to give the Mig some character. I'll do better next time, I'm currently working on the F-86, Maybe I'll do the Mig again. ;D

By fork_virus at 2011-07-08

By fork_virus at 2011-07-08

 

[JMac]

Cool looking MIG, looks really good. Post some WiP photos of your saber if you get the chance.

JMac

 

[Fork Virus]

Cool looking MIG, looks really good. Post some WiP photos of your saber if you get the chance.

JMac

I'll do that ASAP! Thanx JMac!

 

[Salvo]

Looks real nice! Welcome back to the hobby!

 

[13aceofspades13]

nice job with the weathering, looks like she has been through some combat! well done!

 

[Quaralane]

Looks like that came out very well

 

[ModelMakerMike]

Yeah, looks good.
Would like to see it a little closer.

 

[cobraleader]

Nice work - natural metal finish looks good.

Have you thought about an in flight diorama of the F-86 and Mig-15 - something like a dog fight or a head-to-head appearance ?

Airfix is good to get started with - although I would have thought by now they would have improved in the parts fit area of kits.

You did a good job of the canopy - can't tell what was wrong with it.

Well done and keep it up.

 

[Myke]

Very nice - good looking build there!

 

[tromboneman77]

Great build!! Looks like you fixed the canopy fit problem perfectly.

 

[Fork Virus]

Looks real nice! Welcome back to the hobby!

Thanx Salvo!

 

[Fork Virus]

nice job with the weathering, looks like she has been through some combat! well done!

Thanx Ace! Weathering was pretty fun.

 

[Fork Virus]

Looks like that came out very well

Thanx Quaralane!

 

[Fork Virus]

Yeah, looks good.
Would like to see it a little closer.

Here you go!

By fork_virus at 2011-07-11

By fork_virus at 2011-07-11

 

[Fork Virus]

Nice work - natural metal finish looks good.

Have you thought about an in flight diorama of the F-86 and Mig-15 - something like a dog fight or a head-to-head appearance ?

Airfix is good to get started with - although I would have thought by now they would have improved in the parts fit area of kits.

You did a good job of the canopy - can't tell what was wrong with it.

Well done and keep it up.

I luv the look of those fighters during those years, It so eye catching.

I haven't thought about that... I can do that for the next build. I should have did that in the first place since I'm doing a versus type of theme. I can do that with Dauntless dive bomber versus a Japanese zero. Or go back to doing a F-86 and MIG-15 build.

One thing about those Airfix kits, they don't feel delicate. I'll work on those as much as I can. Gain more experience in building and painting before working on a bigger scale. It's either 1/35 or the more abundant 1/48.

Here's a more close up on the canopy, you can also see how messy the paint went. I tried fitting that canopy. :-[

By fork_virus at 2011-07-11

 

[Quaralane]

Those closeups look sharp, actually

 

[ModelMakerMike]

Yeah! That looks really good!

 

[Myke]

SAHWEET!