Marky's Flogger For Two ***FINISHED***

[MarkyM607]

Thanks chaps, it's been a slog but we're nearly there. As for resin conversion, I may have said this before but I have one from Balatoi Models (got it from Lonewulf Models), which is meant for the Academy MIG-23S kit. Going to give it a go once this one is done, not sure though if either the resin set or Lonewulf are still around.

[Dazzled]

That'll be interesting to see Marky. I'm short of a 2-seat -23 in the Mig stash and I'm not too keen on the Art kit anymore....for some reason

[Old_Tonto]

R.V. Aircraft do one but it's pricey:
http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RVA72027

Although KP (Kopro) have just release R.V.'s MiG-23MF as an injection moulded kit with the resin & etched brass replaced in plastic.
http://www.kovozavody.cz/en/produkt/mig-23mf/
Petr from AZmodel\Admiral\KP says that they are going to release the whole family so it may be worth waiting.
Not for the novice though judging by reviews of the RV kit.

Or there is the Neomega conversion:
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/R ... 87/00.shtm

[MarkyM607]

The RV one is a little pricey for me but I might be able to stretch to it sometime. Christmas isn't that far away!! (oops, used the C word!!).
Anyway, the progress on the one I have....

Wheel bays closed and gaps filled it. Made a small fram on the lower half and filled it with PVA. Once that was dry I applied some filler ( ) and it's nearly there.

[Purplethistle]

Sometimes a naff kit will kill the mojo, but keep it up Marky, you're really horsing a dead Flogger!

[MarkyM607]

Sometimes a naff kit will kill the mojo, but keep it up Marky, you're really horsing a dead Flogger!

I like that one, will perhaps place it on a plaque under/before the finished model!!.
Here is the latest...

Finest Cuban Air Force colours!!.

[MarkyM607]

Nearly there. Decal time. There are only four specifically for the Cuban option, however...

One side is okay (above) but the other....

Oh dear, this kit just keeps on giving... problems!. On the plus side I have started the resin conversion set with the Academy MIG-23. Just to correct my earlier info, the resin conversion set is from BALATON not Balatoi Modell.

There are twelve pieces:- 2 seats, two nose/fuselage halves, one nose-wheel bay 'top', two control sticks, two IP's, one cockpit tub, one fuselage spine and one vac-form canopy. Even a dry fit without removing the pouring plugs showed this is a top notch job. It fitted without removing the plugs and took about ten minutes to clean all these plugs off and make the parts ready for use. Art Model take note!..

[Old_Tonto]

That looks really cool in those colours.

What did you use for the blue?

[MarkyM607]

That looks really cool in those colours.

What did you use for the blue?

Thanks OT. The blue is Humbrol 157.

[Dazzled]

That conversion set looks like the bees knees Marky but I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere. I am quite tempted by the Neomega kit though as I already have the correct donor kit in the stash.

[Old_Tonto]

Daz I found the company web site and they accept Paypal.

http://www.balatonmodell.hu/mi23ub.htm

I couldn't find a price so not sure if it is currently available.
They have an email address for queries: balatonmodell@gmail.com

[MarkyM607]

It seems like I'm a salesman for them but it only keeps making me glad to have got the set. It fits really well and hasn't caused problems so far, most things are probably down to my rush building of it! (darn GB!!!). I have used a little filler along the seams but I think that's normal for some resin stuff too. Detail is okay not stunning but the cockpit of the -23 isn't spacious anyway so you won't see a lot anyhow.
OT: That's the set!, I got mine through Lonewulf Models, they are still going but Balaton don't seem to be listed on the website.

[MarkyM607]

Okay, apart from a few touch-ups on the base inscription, we're done. Thankfully.

And the base. The smaller raised area is where I made the original base then realised I had cut it short and the plane would topple over, so I made another to the correct length!.
And an appropriate inscription, inspired by the stated individual!..

On a plus note the Academy/Balaton MIG is coming along massively better than the Art Model one did. The wings and fuselage top are painted to avoid 'wing sticking when painting' syndrome!. This one will be East German Air Force.