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
Ark Models Mig-3
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Ark Models Mig-3
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
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.
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.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: Ark Models Mig-3
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.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Very cool subject!
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Re: Ark Models Mig-3
59 kills. Man that Mig-3 looks like a hotrod. Article said he got most of his kills in the P-39.
Thanks,
John
John
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Re: Ark Models Mig-3
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...
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...
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Ark Models Mig-3
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!
viewtopic.php?t=6220
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!
viewtopic.php?t=6220
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Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Great looking engine. According to scalemates it's a rebox of the ICM kit stik did indeed.
Thanks,
John
John
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Re: Ark Models Mig-3
Interesting
Re: Ark Models Mig-3
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.
Mike