After much trimming and sanding the new canopy more or less fitted and was glued into place. So far so good, except that when I picked the MiG up to begin painting the canopy promptly (and perhaps predictably) fell off. Fast forward a few days and the canopy - with the aid of more glue and filler - appeared secure.
A coat of Revell silver was brushed on and the troublesome canopy painted over. Basic East German markings were robbed from another kit and the ensemble topped off with a coat of gloss varnish. Up close it looks every bit as nasty as the preceding description would lead you to believe.
In the photos it looks rather better!
7 comments:
Looking good Tim!
Soviet Death From Above. URRAH!
Academy Mini-craft was the maker. You can still pick up the kit today with the Finnish Air Force 'Black Cat' markings.
How it survived in the lego box for so long, more or less intact is a real mystery to me!
Nick Grant
Thanks!
Dancing Cake Tin
A typically balanced intervention from you sir!
Paul Foster
Ah - I have that very kit skulking among other untouched plastic.
A Finnish Fishbed you say Paul? Hmmm... :)
Nice work Tim.
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