You can already tell from that photo that it’s not going to be a small model.
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A really dark, depressing, wet day - very Autumnal! glad I don't have to go out.
This is NOT going to be a tail sitter - for once there is plenty of room - bb & CA........
Here will be the problem area..........wings dry fitted from above
Large trenches! I'll have to sort that!
Underside starboard wing................
Underside port wing...............
My plan is to adjust the fit, to give the best possible joint on the upper surface. This will probably cause something nasty on the underside - but the underside will be partly covered by the undercarriage doors, and the huge Acrid missile on the inner pylons and hopefully large filler areas won't be too obvious!
The forward fuselage joined ( seams to be addressed ), and a generic pilot sourced from the spare crew room - I had to chop the poor guys feet off to get him to fit
The cockpit glazing is so small, just a vague impression of occupancy will suffice!
Not going badly...............
DaveComment
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Odd that they have pretty nice engraved panel lines, but then attach the wings so poorly.Comment
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I adjusted the wing stubs ( scraping, filing, paring ) to give the best fit on the more visible top surface
This left both wing undersurfaces like this.............
And, after a little work, one side looks like this...................
A little more work, then I'll prime the area to show up any flaws, then gently rescribe some panel lines.
DaveComment
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Hi Dave
Certainly not a relaxing, throw it together build. Looks as if you have things under control. Agree with Jakko regarding the oddness of areas of quality and then poor fit.
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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.
DaveComment
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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
DaveComment
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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 tonyComment
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Dave,
Your certainly beating this into shape.Comment
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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!
DaveComment
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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!Comment
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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!
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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!
DaveComment
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Dave,
Sorry to hear that mate, hope your feeling better soon.Comment
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