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I used to do a lot of modelling in the 1960's, when life was simpler. Now that I have ...
I used to do a lot of modelling in the 1960's, when life was simpler. Now that I have retired from Engineering after 47 Years, I have re-started modelling. I have done a few 1/72 models to get some practice, but my main interest now is the Russian fast jets. Have just finished the Trumpeter 1/32 MIG-29M, and am starting the Trumpeter 1/32 Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker B. I am hoping Santa will bring me the new Trumpeter 1/32 Sukhoi SU-30MKK.
Because of the soft edge camouflage on modern jets, I have invested in an Airbrush, which I ran off Propellant Cans, but have just invested in a Compressor this week.
Have picked up a lot of good tips from your Forum over the last few Months.
hi welcome to the forum,im sure youll find loads of useful info/inspiration on here,i have!nice to know theres someone else with an interest in the soviet side of things too,try and get some pics posted of your jets!any advice you need regarding your start with airbrushing just ask, theres a wealth of knowledge among the members. allthe best tony
hi welcome to the forum,im sure youll find loads of useful info/inspiration on here,i have!nice to know theres someone else with an interest in the soviet side of things too,try and get some pics posted of your jets!any advice you need regarding your start with airbrushing just ask, theres a wealth of knowledge among the members. allthe best tony
Tony,
Many thanks for the reply, and offer of help. Attached is my first attempt at a 1/32 scale, this is the Trumpeter MIG 29M model. Trumpeter drives you mad trying to match colours, have always ended up mixing my own.
looks brilliant! must be quite a size too.I know what you mean about trumpeter being a bit frustrating,im halfway through their 1/32 mig 17.This was one of their earliest 1/32 kits and is inaccurate/simplified in just about every way,im just about to start spraying after much altering and extra detailing,hoping to finish it in egyptian camo.pics coming soon.Meanwhile heres a few websites you may find useful. RUSSIAN AVIATION RESEARCH (russian aviation research site) WINGS PALETTE - News (wings palette site,thousands of colour profiles not just of soviet but everything ,ww1 to modern day) vvs.hobbyvista.com (russian aviation forum website,mainly older stuff but up to 1950,so some jets. cheers tony
looks brilliant! must be quite a size too.I know what you mean about trumpeter being a bit frustrating,im halfway through their 1/32 mig 17.This was one of their earliest 1/32 kits and is inaccurate/simplified in just about every way,im just about to start spraying after much altering and extra detailing,hoping to finish it in egyptian camo.pics coming soon.Meanwhile heres a few websites you may find useful. RUSSIAN AVIATION RESEARCH (russian aviation research site) WINGS PALETTE - News (wings palette site,thousands of colour profiles not just of soviet but everything ,ww1 to modern day) vvs.hobbyvista.com (russian aviation forum website,mainly older stuff but up to 1950,so some jets. cheers tony
Tony,
Many thanks for the Links, I have added them to my favourites. The site I have found useful is Airliners.net | Airplanes - Aviation - Aircraft- Aircraft Photos & News I have had a quick look and I attach 2 photo's from their web site of the Egyptian MIG 17, there may be more. You are right the MIG 29 is big, 360mm Wing Span x 560mm o/all length approx. The SU-27 is even bigger, and a lot more detailed.
hi derek, thanks for the photos and the website,i forgot to tell you about another one,very useful, Ejection Seat Color mainly italian text,but photos and colour guides for just about any ejector seat you can think of ,and easy to use ,just click on the country,then plane. cheers tony
AAAAARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Its done it again.!the website is(ill try something different this time)www(dot)seatejectcolor(dot)com ,lets hope that works .computers -dont you just hate em
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hi welcome to the forum,im sure youll find loads of useful info/inspiration on here,i have!nice to know theres someone else with an interest in the soviet side of things too,try and get some pics posted of your jets!any advice you need regarding your start with airbrushing just ask, theres a wealth of knowledge among the members. allthe best tony
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