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Substantial progress today!

I was able to get most of the basic airframe done, adding the horizontal stabilizers, rudder, ailerons, and slats. I also got the seam clean up taken care of



I also prepped the armament for installation, adding the blast tubes and hollowing out the muzzles.



Lastly I added some brass screen to the radiator, as I do NOT like a smooth face on those parts. They need some form of texture.



Nearing the finish line with assembly soon on this bird…

She’s getting there...

Didn't see this one when you first posted it Carlos. Looks like alot of good details in that kit. Building up very well and am looking forward to the painting process.

Very nice! I would so screw up the wing assembly for sure.

Medicman71 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 9:38 am Very nice! I would so screw up the wing assembly for sure.

I once broke a steel ball.

That looks blooming awesome Stik

The little MiG is looking good Carlos! I like the screen you added to the radiator!

Thanks guys! I’m just about at the point of looking into the paint colors and scheme, since that is just around the corner now.

Lyle, about that steel ball, I didn’t know that you were Chuck Norris’ twin brother

Yesterday’s progress update:
First up, I assembled the main landing gear struts. ICM must have brought in someone from AFV Club, or Bronco, or one of the other Chinese model companies to design this kit, as they sure went intricate. Each strut is four separate parts, including some a pair of tiny side rods. Then you add the wheel well cover door. I’m not quite sure why each strut wasn’t molded as a single piece



Then I painted and installed the radiator on the belly. I couldn’t get a good view in the camera of the added screening, but it is quite visible in real life.



After that I installed the armament. After they had dried a bit I did a test fit of the cowling top, which fit with no problems over the guns. So I’ll paint them up and close it up. They won’t be visible, but I know that they’re in there. Also I cleaned up the prop and did a test fit. Man did they mold everything to fit snug. I could literally use no glue on those parts and they’ll be sitting in place just fine



Lastly I had to get an underside view



I’m on the home stretch for assembly now. Hopefully I can get the basic paint on next week…

Way too cool. Can't wait to see the painting process Carlos.