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Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:46 am
by BlackSheep214
Flown by Russian Ace Aleksandr Pokryshkin. I have started a little bit last night on the engine. Sadly, it will not be seen once the fuselage is buttoned up.
Sprue shots & decals
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:17 am
by LyleW
Interesting kit. How is it for fit, etc?
In my old age and grumpiness, If it can't be seen, I will likely not build it into the model. Just not worth it anymore. I
you for doing this.
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:33 pm
by BlackSheep214
So far I've done step 1 on the cylinder heads for the engine. It is no longer available (short run kit?). From what I've noticed, tiny or very little tabs for fit.
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:16 pm
by Stuart
Very cool subject!
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:54 pm
by keavdog
59 kills. Man that Mig-3 looks like a hotrod. Article said he got most of his kills in the P-39.
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:13 pm
by BlackSheep214
Engine is done. Lots of fiddly pieces for 1/48 scale.
5 fiddly parts for frame.
It is a gorgeous aircraft engine. Such a shame it'll all be
hidden away inside the fuselage once it's buttoned up.
Next up is framing for cockpit. More fiddly bits...
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:57 pm
by Stikpusher
You're off to a great start!
That looks identical in parts layout to the ICM kit that I built a bit over a year ago. If it is a clone, the fit will be quite nice!
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Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:22 pm
by keavdog
Great looking engine. According to scalemates it's a rebox of the ICM kit stik did indeed.
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:38 am
by tempestjohnny
Interesting
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:30 am
by Jeeves
I was thinking the box art was reminiscent of ICMs...you could always display the engine next to the finished model if you don't want to hide it.