Mig 23

[jknaus]

I'm not sure which scheme right now Paul. The one I want to do is a P model. But I dont think I am able to do the modifications. Am ordering some new decals and will see.
James

 

[jknaus]

Have started the cockpit. Here is where I am so far.

James

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Paulw]

I always thought those pit colors were real neat.

 

[jknaus]

Okay I grew a backbone and did some major conversion work. The top angle of theintakes is wrong, being too square and sharp. I asked about Zactoman maybe making some new intakes, but they are low on the priority list and its supposed to be easy anyways. Fair enough. I saw how to fix the problem, but wasnt confident in my abilities. Then another option became available ad seemed maybe easier. This week I cut up one of the intakes so I couldnt chicken out and today I did the deed. I think it looks half decent and the gentle bend looks right to muy eyes. So here are some pics and the outcome. Also I added Zactomans intake blades which look much better and dry fitted the intake splitter. Let me know what you think. The picture with the 2 intakes shows the unmodded side on the right and the modded side on the left.

James

 

[Sharkmouth]

Nice!

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

You go James!

 

[Iron Mike]

Cool, James! Hot rodders say anyone can build one, but it takes a real man to cut one up!

 

[phantom II]

Way to go James . That sure looks like it is was vast improvement over the kit parts .

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[jknaus]

Okay dry fitted. Since then I have glued forward fuse on. I'm very annoyed because somehow the wheel well became canted a bit. I think you'll see it when the nose gear goes on. Nothing I can do without destroying the nose. Getting to the fiddly parts now. Cant wait to start painting. I'd show more, but the pics didnt come out.

James

 

[Sharkmouth]

I just saw that Trumpeter has scaled the MiG-23 down to 1/48th scale for August 2012 release in the US.

Regards,

 

[Paulw]

looks fantastic Jamses

 

[Dusan]

Great progress James! :drinks


I have upload some of my Mig-23 photos in the gallery.
https://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=588

All the best!
Dusan.

 

[mlp]

good progress, James keep it coming

 

[Iron Mike]

Pretty fancy! Looking forward to updates! :drinks

 

[jknaus]

Great progress James! :drinks


I have upload some of my Mig-23 photos in the gallery.
https://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=588

All the best!
Dusan.

Awesome pics thanks.
James

 

[jknaus]

Thanks everyone.
James

 

[mlp]

looks more and more like a 23 - great

 

[moon puppy]

Great progress James! :drinks


I have upload some of my Mig-23 photos in the gallery.
https://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=588

All the best!
Dusan.

Awesome pics thanks.
James

No doubt, nice use of our Gallery Dusan.

 

[Dusan]

Bob, Soon I will add more photos in this gallery , after overhaul this aircraft was returned to Iraq.

All the best!
Dusan.