Fork Virus
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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
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