1/48 Iraqi F-7B (Chinese Mig-21)

Post by **Stikpusher** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:07 pm

This one is finally done. I originally started this probably 10 years ago or so, then sidelined it due to a couple of moves and not being happy with my original start results. I pulled it back out a couple of months back and decided not to get all wrapped up in the kit’s errors. It’s a Chinese company’s modified clone of the Academy Mig-21 kit. There are plenty of goofs in the basic kit, so if you come across one yourself, keep on looking for something else. I used some SuperScale decals for the Iraqi markings and swiped a pair of Matra Magic missiles from another kit in my stash. It’s not my best work, but I’m happy to get it off the shelf of doom and onto display.

A little distance sure helps when viewing this one…

Post by **LyleW** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:21 pm

Good looking bird! Now, the diorama...buried in a sand pit!

Post by **Stikpusher** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:36 pm

Not a bad suggestion for this one

jeaton01 · Post by **jeaton01** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 4:05 pm

Well, it's not like we will mistake it for anything but a MiG 21, Carlos. Great success!

KSaarni · Post by **KSaarni** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 6:02 pm

Very well done, love the camo and paintwork!

- Kari

Ceaser_Sa1ad · Post by **Ceaser_Sa1ad** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 7:08 pm

That looks absolutely fantastic mate! I love the colour choices, it looks very authentic.

Post by **Stikpusher** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 7:17 pm

John, Kari, and Declan, thank you. Sometimes you just run with it and be happy with what turns out, even if it wasn’t exactly as intended.

Close enough for Iraqi government work…

BlackSheep214 · Post by **BlackSheep214** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 7:50 pm

I really like that camo scheme. Well done, Carlos!!!

tempestjohnny · Post by **tempestjohnny** » Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:09 pm

Very cool scheme. The build isn't bad either

Post by **mostrich** » Sun Dec 26, 2021 7:13 am

Well done, Carlos. It's always an achievement to push something from the shelf of doom into the collection.
I think that 'noisy' camo scheme is a good distraction from the small flaws that happened during the building process. The builder of course sees them all the time but for the rest of us the great paint job and the often-quoted overall appearance melts it all together to a surpassing build.

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