The MiG-15 is completed and up on the shelf. Airfix did well with this kit. I haven’t completely changed my mind on them, but this build may have helped a little.
Overall, this was a great build. There were no issues that required more than a minor fix. I would have liked to see an open canopy and more decals, but I can’t have it all. I went against the grain and steered away from the typical bare metal MiG-15. I chose to build one from the People’s Republic of Korea Air Force. The camouflage scheme has always appealed to me. This was a great follow up from the nightmare builds last month.
Nice build, and beautiful camouflage!
I think the verdict on Airfix seems to be that they had serious quality control problems for 20 years. But just in the last five years or so, they’ve found a new direction and are really making an effort to put out a quality product.
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That is for sure. It seems like they are hit or miss lately. I’m not too fond of the softer plastic either.
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oooooh… THAT is a way-cool paint job! Nicely done!
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Thank you!
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It really does look good! Very effective camouflage.
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Thank you!
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Amazing job!
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Thank you!
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I really like the different color scheme, very appealing in that scale. How did you mask of the canopy? It’s really sharp. The clear plastic looks good, with little lensing
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Thank you! I just used Tamiya tape to mask the canopy.
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A fabulous finish and a stunning paint job. Never seen a camo like it!
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Thank you! There are a few unique paint jobs for the MiG-15. I’d like to give them all a try someday.
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