it should be a monthly build - but -- finished

[mlp]

as you all have guessed it took longer than a month

The theme of this monthly build at Swannys (hope nobody minds me mention it where) was Vietnam - so I took a Mig-21PF - well and that was the first error

I took the old Lindberg kit in 1/72 which comes as this

For those looking at this, there is nothing - yes - nothing to put inside. So I decided to do it as a monument for an Vietnamese hero.

The Mig ended to look like this (almost in time )

The battle damage is given with the kit.

Well and tonight I continued with the base - just the basics so far

Thanks for stepping by!

 

[jknaus]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

That is very cool and something you dont see too often.
James

 

[moon puppy]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

DANG Martin, I just mentioned something to James about a forgotten gate guard.

No problem mentioning Swanny's, I do it all the time. It's all about sharing the hobby don't ya know?

 

[Jeeves]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Very cool Martin! Brings back memories of my hometown back when the Plattsburgh AFB was still open. They had (and still may have actually despite the base closing) a B-47 posed out front...and every Christmas, the AF folks would put a giant Santa Claus astride it

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

I remember building the IMC battle damaged kits! Nice to know that Lindberg picked up the molds. I recall this one and an RF-4B Phantom.

Regards and nice work,

 

[Jeeves]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

My apologies ahead of time to Bob...my iTouch and the MA gallery don't play nice...here is how you knew Christmas was coming in Plattsburgh:

Would be a cool dio too!

 

[Big10]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

That's pretty freaking sweet. Cool how the model comes damage.

 

[moon puppy]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

My apologies ahead of time to Bob...my iTouch and the MA gallery don't play nice...here is how you knew Christmas was coming in Plattsburgh:

Would be a cool dio too!

That is cool!

What problem is it with the gallery on iTouch (that name just brings up bad mental image... )

 

[Jeeves]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Apple doesn't run anything driven by Flash player...least not on the Touch...so I either go to the nook or desktop when I am uploading. This one I just happened upon while surfing on the Touch...yeah I know...sounds weird!

 

[mlp]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Thanks a lot for your kind comments!

played a little with the base and did an arrangement test

well there is missing something I think - yes sure some more weathering of the base, yes, but something else ... some bushes or alike

 

[moon puppy]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Perhaps some weeds growing up around the base, around the pavers, wouldn't be much foot traffic under the plane would there?

 

[Jeeves]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Splendid-- really like this one! Would be a cool dio idea...like a Monument or War Memorial build?

 

[jknaus]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Really like how this came out. Very very cool
James

 

[rob hart]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

That's kind of Dr. Strangelovish. Serious looking clouds in the background too. Great model, Martin.

 

[Paulw]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

exceptional build Martin really nice

 

[Kreighshoer]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

sweet stuff martin! i really like this!

i agree with bob - some dirt, moss and lichen on the concrete mounts, some pigeon poop on the mig and some weeds between the cobblestones and you have a lifelike rendition of a monument!

EDIT: maybe you give the grass some overspray with olive drab to break the even appearance? adds a lot!

 

[moon puppy]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Splendid-- really like this one! Would be a cool dio idea...like a Monument or War Memorial build?

Plane on a Pole build?

 

[mlp]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Splendid-- really like this one! Would be a cool dio idea...like a Monument or War Memorial build?

Plane on a Pole build?

well I would name it "Gate Guardian" or "Memorial" as there are some nice other thingies on pole too ... even some subs in northern Germany

EDIT: ohhhh and thank you all for your nice comments ans suggestions

 

[moon puppy]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Splendid-- really like this one! Would be a cool dio idea...like a Monument or War Memorial build?

Plane on a Pole build?

well I would name it "Gate Guardian" or "Memorial" as there are some nice other thingies on pole too ... even some subs in northern Germany

EDIT: ohhhh and thank you all for your nice comments ans suggestions

Sounds like Martin just got drafted as moderator for a new Campaign. "Gate Guardian Campaign". :Hiay

 

[Jeeves]

Re: it should be a monthly build - but

Yeah...there are memorials with tanks (Russia comes to mind), guns (look at any VFW or American Legion), planes, subs (like near Ken in Fall River, MA), etc...