ICM 1/48 MiG-3

[Stikpusher]

Well here is the latest progress. Not much by the past few updates standards, but…

First up, armament painted. Seems something of a waste of effort since I’m not leaving the cowling open. This kit really should be done in a dio or vignette with the cowl opened and the engine exposed.



Say goodnite to the guns… all closed up now



And how this little Mig looks now.



I have the canopy drying after its’ dip in Future. So tomorrow I can start to get it masked up then installed for painting. Also, due to the intricate method of landing gear installation, I’ll be getting those glued in place before I start painting.

[LyleW]

Very nice!

[jkim]

Looks nice and clean, Carlos!

[Stikpusher]

Lyle & John, thank you. This really is one sleek machine. But just a bit “off”, so to speak, with that big engine and short tail.

[Medicman71]

Looks great Stik!

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Mike!

Well, the last few days I’ve been able to get in little bits of work in while prepping for yesterdays holiday and a house full of visitors…

First I got the canopy masked and installed. Once again a superb fit of the parts



Then I glued the landing gear in place, since doing it after painting did not look like it would be a wise choice due to its configuration.



and lastly I was able to get it primed, trying out some rattle can True Color dark primer



Since I’m going to be using different light colors on the prop and spinner, I’ll be priming those in light colors to work best there.

[BlackSheep214]

[keavdog]

Coming along. It sure does have a short little tail.

[tempestjohnny]

Looks really good

[LyleW]

Primer looks good, Carlos.