Condor 1/72 Mig-25PD - mojo returning slowly...............

[Dave Ward]

Added the front fuselage, and the nose - no location pins, just a butt joint...............

Going together well ( apart from knocking off the port wingtip, still in posession of the carpet monster ) - I'll add the intakes - after adjustments - more filing/scraping, tomorrow. As you can see, it's quite large, even in 1/72.
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Well, I've added the inlets, a real fiddle, dry fit, file, dry fit, scrape, dry fit, curse, file, dry fit............................
All in all about 2 hours to add these parts - it needs a little filler, here and there, but looks OK

The two large Acrid missiles assembled, for the inner pylons, there will be the paired Aphid missiles on the outers
Dave

 

[yak face]

Bit different to your ICM mig 25 eh Dave! It’s definitely not a shake and bake is it. Looking good now and a coat of primer transform it , cheers tony

 

[scottie3158]

Dave,
Your certainly beating this into shape.

 

[Dave Ward]

Tony,
I tried to buy an ICM 1/72 Mig-25 several times on ebay auctions - I bid on about ten lots - but the prices all passed my top limit! I then looked at other makers Mig-25s - checked reviews, availability, prices, and ended up with the Condor version.
It needs a fair amount of work, but if you get a budget model, then you have to be prepared to put a bit of effort into it. I do admire the latest slide mould technology models, but not the cost!, and I think I enjoy some old school modelling skills!
Dave

 

[yak face]

Me too Dave , it’s quite satisfying when you get a result that you’re pleased with from a poor kit , plus I like the challenge of overcoming the various problems and shortfalls this type of kit throws at you!

 

[Dave Ward]

Primed! A few areas that need a bit of attention..................

I had missed that there were new inboard wing fences, and new wingtips! Luckily, I caught this before priming. The instructions are a bit vague in places!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

No benchtime - I've been laid low by 'Acute Sinusitis' . GP says it should start to feel better in a few days, but in the meantime, headaches and dizziness and no energy. No decongestants, as apparently my Diabetes doesn't allow them to work properly. No benchtime - only bedtime - 18 hours yesterday!
Dave

 

[scottie3158]

Dave,
Sorry to hear that mate, hope your feeling better soon.