Gadfly's MiG 3 HB 1/72 **OORAH!!!**

[Gadfly]

Thanks,

Decals on...

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They need a clean then top coat then the weathering can begin..

Cheers

GF

[Old_Tonto]

Looking really sharp mate.

[Stuart]

Very nice - it's a smart looking aircraft the mig-3!

[Dazzled]

Very neat

[K5083]

You have done a brilliant job detailing this kit. I need to get one. I built the Italeri years ago, what a nightmare that kit was.

representative WW2 Soviet colours which as you may know is a modelling forum minefield

I don't follow any "serious" modeling forums any more, but is Erik Pilawskii still out there? I once collaborated with him, but any discussion he was a part of tended to be more of a flamethrower battle than a minefield.

August

[Gadfly]

Thanks for all the nice comments.

is Erik Pilawskii still out there?

I have no idea. Sorry...

Cheers
GF

[Gadfly]

Hi,

I have been doing a bit of weathering on the MiG-3.

Nothing too onerous just a filter wash with oils and some weathering with pastels and a bit of oil paint streaking. I think white is a difficult colour to keep pristine on a combat aircraft and the Soviets and the current Russian Airforce have a tradition of leaving aircraft outdoors in all weathers. With that in ming I've gone for a used look but not too grubby..





It's not far to finish it off now it just needs the prop and wheels..

Cheers
GF

[TobyC]

Nice work. I'm a big fan of weathering. Not one for showroom condition models.

[Dazzled]

Nice. The level of weathering is just right.

[Stuart]

Lovely work on that Mig GF!

[Gadfly]

Thank you for the nice comments..

In between work on my BoB GB project I have done a bit more work on the MiG-3

I added the Prop painting the spinner a nice red colour and then painting the prop in Alclad Semi matt Aluminium with some anti glare panels in good old NATO black which i took to with a sharp implement to add a bit of wear on the leading edge of the prop to simulate wear and tear.

The Red Spinner add a good bit to the look of the model I think..





Thanks for looking
Cheers
GF

[Clashcityrocker]

MiGnigicent work on this. The prop looks well worn.

Nigel

[Gadfly]

Hola..
(you can speak in Spanish on here right??)

The Mig-3 is completed..

Here are a few photos...









A great kit and fun to build and add a bit of detail to..

Thanks for the kind words and following my build thread

Cheers
GF

[Dazzled]

Outstanding. The red spinner really sets it off. Thanks for a terrific and informative build thread

[K5083]

Excellent build. You have totally inspired me to take a crack at that one.

August