I restored missing rivers with rivetter, while using blueprints from RV Aircraft book as a main reference (I have to add here that this book is strongly recommended to all MiG-21 fans - excellent photos and illustrations for all versions of MiG-21). The nose gear doors were left off as were the fuselage gear doors. The various intakes and exhausts were added now. The parts are contained in a sturdy cardboard box with seven sprues of light grey plastic. Then using a cotton bud I removed the excess. I intentionally left some on there to represent dirt and rain marks. The fit of the kit is exceptional. You just know that those antennas and wicks won't last but they look nice now. While glossy I used another panel line wash and removed the excess with a cotton bud. They are near … The bulkheads make the fuselage very sturdy. A distinctive feature of the MiG-21 PFM is the boundary layer blowing system, which greatly simplifies takeoff and landing. This was sanded back slightly and some areas were touched up but remarkably not much. A gloss coat was added and the decals applied. parts (such as the back cushion) are once again too “perfect” and not I applied some Alclad Semi-Gloss finish to the national markings to flatten them out a little bit. pilot could use to exclude any light when viewing the display. This would have to be one of the more detailed resin seats When I do this again I'll glue the front first and wait for it to dry then do the back. The aircraft has slightly upgraded performance over the prior MiG-21F-13 with a better climb rate. Pay attention to the orientation of the parts and you'll have no problem. Care will be need O jakości konstrukcji, świadczy fakt, że jeszcze w latach 90. powstawały wersje rozwojowe tego samolotu, który liczył sobie już ponad 30 lat. I will continue to use it for my white and be more aware of needing a thick gloss coat. Disadvantages: Conclusion: Mainstream 1:48 scale modern jets don’t come much better than this. Mig 21 PFM 1/48° Vietnâm. Also note the ZS3 helmet on the seat, a nice touch by Eduard. radar, SRZO-2 Khrom-Nikkel IFF transponder and other changes in avionics. I prefer turned metal barrels for their strength, cross section and I was not disappointed. I myself will probably opt for Allowed HTML tags:

. almost a spot on match for the pre-painted PE. Wo die einen immer mehr bekommen, sehen die anderen nur alt aus. I have seen, however not one of the most realistic. I recommend that you protect the point of the shock cone as it is very pointy and you want it to stay that way. Then this area was masked off. The ejection seat will be finished off later. Also while you are working here don't forget to open up the appropriate holes for the drop tank, missile rails, and wingtip antennas. The fit of the nose gear strut is 'interesting' but once assembled and allowed to dry it is quite sturdy. Otherwise, it is the same magnificent MiG-21, with an excellent climb rate, great speed, easy controls and a good choice of weaponry for any game task. It just made painting easier. preference anyway) but I also like the color of the resin that Eduard uses. Then the wheel wells are finished off. to decide which material you prefer to work with: With the tub complete you will need to perform some basic I painted my interior with Gunze light grey. This time we are going to take a look at the new release from Eduard. Eduard suggests a three part mix for the interior color (Mr Entré en service en 1960, il restait le 5e avion de combat le plus utilisé dans le monde en 2012 avec, selon une estimation, 793 appareils en activité, soit 5 % de la flotte mondiale d'avions de … Eduard's 1/48 scale MiG-21PF is available online from Squadron.com . I go over everything with the MiG-21 PFM - one of the most hated event vehicles in a while. I really enjoyed building it. nose wheel well and we need to retain that section and attach to the resin tub. Constructions start in the front wheel well. I am also not a big fan of the PE seat belts as I find they 1/48 Eduard Mig-21 PFM "Weekend Edition" (Finished) 4450 views. But tastes also change, and no model collection attempting to represent post-WWII combat aircraft can ignore the MiG-21 (or the F-16). Then it is back to the cockpit to finish off the sidewall detail. combination of resin and PE instrument panel. I should have used Future or a thicker coat. One is pre-painted and one is in brass. This is my third Eduard MiG-21 model. MiG-21 PFM. color. Brand: Zvezda. I also recommend that you assemble the trapezoid mechanism with the gear already installed the fit is very positive and mine aren't even glued on, but doing it this way will ensure that the mechanism will fit properly. The MiG-21 was the first generation of Mikoyan production aircraft designed to operate above Mach 2. helmet surface. The next version of the MiG-21 (and the subject of this kit) was the MiG-21PFM. Here are some photos There are two sheets of decals. If you are looking for the ultimate cockpit for your Eduard Number: 7202. I really enjoyed building it. More information about formatting options, Contact / Site Feedback | Site Map | Site Disclaimer and Privacy Policy | Admin Login. difference and as I said if you want to build the very best MiG-21PFM you can, Eduard provides color callouts in both Gunze Aqueous The missiles were painted Alclad White Primer and the black stripe was added. Then the whole model was given a coat of Alclad Aqua Gloss in preparation for the decals. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. It is molded in 1/72 scale and copies famous Soviet jet fighter. glued the fuselage halves together. non-colored photo-etched details. The decals are thin and printed by Eduard. Adding nose weight is essential to prevent a tail sitter. Pay attention to the Eduard instructions, there are various shades implied on them. This photo of a Vietnamese pilot in his MiG-21PFM provides I used AK Panel liner in Blue Black. KM-1 ejection seat. Brassin sets and in this case the result is lacking compared to a handmade Color C34+C66+C80) or for those who cannot be bothered (or do not have access A sprue of clear is provided. I Very little. us a good view of the ASP-PF-21 (PKI) optical gunsight attached to the canopy I used tape wrapped around the tip to save mine. This question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Once I was happy with results, I masked off the areas that would be green and sprayed them Tamiya Green. The main instrument panel front shroud is when trying to accurately match the cold war era soviet turquoise cockpit the following items: •           Cockpit excellent job in reproducing the metal parts of the seat, however the cloth You will have to fill some seams on the can for a good look. In assembling the fuselage make sure you have everything in there. Salut à tous Je vais donc faire ce GB comme beaucoup d'autres, avec le magnifique Mig 21 Eduard! Während des Vietnamkrieges setzte die nordvietnamesischen Luftwaffe (Vietnam People’s Air Force) neben der MiG 17 und MiG 19 als modernsten Jäger die MiG 21 in verschiedenen Versionen, darunter auch in der PFM Version ein. Photo etch details are provided to enhance the stack it up against what’s in the kit (even the Profipack) there is a world of Adding the Master Models pitot tube to the front and with that the model was finished. The other is the pre-painted instrument panel is quite nice. TIP: The printed paper instruction sheet that comes with the set is NOT color. Building the landing gear and doors is the most challenging part of the whole build. They are near perfect and look great when completed. The rest of the decals all worked well. The fit of the kit is exceptional. See Page 105 of the AeroFax book; Colours used: ... MiG-21 PFM WGAF Demo 22+02 [Revell kit, NOT corrected referred to as kit no.4] See page 110 of Aerofax book and as Revell instructions of kit no. construct the instrument panel. of "Fishbed-F" was a modernised MiG-21PF, with an upgraded RP-21M detail is second to none. Title: MiG-21PFM Soviet Fighter Phantom Killer. The photo also affords us an excellent shot of the ZS3 I did have to slice the national markings to get them to lie down in the panel lines. Then the missiles were given a coat of flat and attached to the model. The remainder of the assembly will be done once you have With that done, the cockpit is very complete. surgery on the kit cockpit floor. to the Mr Color paints) can use H46 Emerald Green straight from the bottle. AK Interactive maquette à l'échelle 1:48, AK 148003 est un reboîtage sorti en 2016 | Contenu, Aperçus, Avis, Historique + Place de marché | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed | EAN: 8436535572811 have expected compared to the photos of the part on Eduard’s website. Color (Laquer) paints. As this was the only place that I had a really bad experience I think it was my fault. do not sag or bend in a realistic fashion. High Tier Flugzeuge und Balance im Spiel, das gibt es nicht. Eduard provides the modeller with a choice between a full They do NOT sit flat on the sidewalls but fit vertical on the horizontal panels. Some did not like the gloss coat. DO NOT forget to add the clear parts for the landing lights at this time. The spine and vertical tail are added now. Eduard provide the full gunsight as a clear resin part. I then masked off the wheel wells, gear, and cockpit. with cushion and headrest (and a bonus KS3 helmet), •           Instrument Eduard model kit in scale 1:72, 70144 is a rebox released in 2020 | Contents, Previews, Reviews, History + Marketplace | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed | EAN: 8591437546022 Eduard's 1/72 MiG-21 family is hands down the best 1/72 MiG-21 out there. A hand mastered part here would have made this The upper portion of the forward fuselage was added and some small bits and bobs, including the Master pitot tube on the nose. For the first time an abandoned aircraft! what I was saying about the “unrealistic” look of the seat back cushion, it’s pre-painted I’d suggest they be attached after you have painted the resin. a nice enough job of reproducing this flexible shroud but it looks to me “too 38 replies. fret. recently reviewed. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. So I had to go back and repaint some portions of the model to more represent what I saw in the photos and Eduard's instructions. between Eduard and HGW (fabric belts) is most welcome and I wonder if we will panel (resin or PE), •           Gunsight, I backed mine with Bare Metal Foil and attached them in place. Gary is a bit of a man to ask when it comes to the, This review will examine the Eduard Brassin Interior (i.e. these parts to the clear plastic of the kit canopy. Today we have a chance to check useful add on kit from Eduard. I think my Solvaset may be going bad. With that it was time to build up the ejection seat. I did leave off the front cowl ring as it had to be painted a darker color than the airframe so it was just easier to paint it off the model and add it later in the build. Thanks to Eduard and IPMS/USA for the review copy. The lower portion of the wing is easily assembled as long as you pay attention to where the little arrows are pointing when dealing with the small round air bottles. Here we see the completed seat, without the PE belts. (the seat pull handle for example). The Vietnamese MiGs apparently had a grey interior as opposed to the turquoise colored interior used by the Russians. The instructions are printed on high quality paper in full color. The Brassin resin ZS3 helmet with earpads. the perfect KM-1. I elected to leave my airbrakes up as I was not looking forward to cutting them out. I had my doubts. At US$22 some may consider this set a luxury Let's get started. That came together really well with the pre-painted photo etch working out even better than expected. myself found that a 50:50 mix of Emerald Green (H46) and Sky Blue (H25) was Matching the paint color to pre-painted PE is often tricky and even more so You don't have to fill the seam on top of the fuselage behind the cockpit as it will be covered. with the side panels and back bulkhead, •           KM-1 seat This is my third Eduard MiG-21 model. I was actually quite happy with the results. of the finished set borrowed from the Eduard website. There are two options on the instrument panel. The ASP-PF-21 gunsight, The MiG-21PFM (1964; Izdeliye 94) with NATO reporting name Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. It's paint drying time. Follow the instructions and you'll be fine. helmet (worn here over a black SL-60 summer leather helmet) with blue visor. I would be I left the flaps and ailerons off until later because they would be painted slightly different than the wing and this way I didn't have to mask them. C'est l'avion de combat supersonique le plus produit de tous les temps, avec presque 14 000 exemplaires,. The landing gear being the hardest part to do but even that worked well. which is cast in clear resin is also attached to the interior of the windscreen One is the stencils and the other has all the markings for FIVE aircraft. A great Looking Mig-21 PFM Needs a good cockpit and pilot - we couln't help with the pilot but we could help with the Mig-21 PFM Brassin cockpit review Gary is … I could have probably cemented it in place better. tub will be quite tricky. You will need to determine which version you want to do so that you can open the appropriate holes for the drop tank and wing pylons. frame and the PE ribbing and framing is added to the canopy. Good reference pictures help here. Eduard have done an I know it’s a small thing (and probably a personal The MiG-21 attributed itself during the Vietnam War quite well against the US Air Force and US Navy. The MiG-21PF carried over several design attributes from generation one including the forward-hinged canopy which doubled as an ejection seat shield for supersonic egress; and fowler flaps for take-off and landing. the resin panel with the pre-painted PE for the dials. It is attached to the bottom of the cockpit so it has to be assembled first and then the cockpit parts are added on top of that. Then various panels were masked off and sprayed with a variety of Alclad colors and some AK Extreme Metal. I got a good fit regardless but I think this will be an easier way to do it next time. If you don’t use the Gunze paints, then substitute like real cushions do. I’ve built the MiG-21MF kit from Eduard (in the funky Bunny scheme here) and can tell you the fit of these kits is every bit as good as how they look in the box. resin instrument panel, a full pre-painted PE instrument panel and a After that it was just a matter of adding a few things, like the IFF antennas (photo etch parts above the tail and below the nose), static wicks on the tail surfaces and paint the position lights. The color coded Eduard instructions make this very obvious and clear to follow. Allowed HTML tags:

1. . Scale: 1:72. It has strong acceleration and great climb rate at its BR allowing it to outclimb and outrun almost every aircraft it encounters. The decals performed well except for the missiles. canopy framing and the pressure seal on the sill as well as miscellaneous parts You literally have to bend them into the 28 degree bend. the seat or on the canopy sill of the finished model. The landing gear being the hardest part to do but even that worked well. MiG-21 MF India Air Force with yellow High visibility markings. The cushion needs to more randomly deformed The MiG-21PFM was equipped with the PKI (ASP-PF-21) optical sight which attached at eye level to the front windscreen frame. Undoubtedly other variants will follow (I for one would love to see a two-seater MiG-21), but for sheer marking potential, the MF and PFM really cover the biggest range. I decided to try some new techniques for me. Die ersten von der NVA übernommenen Flugzeuge dieser Version wurden noch als MiG-21 PF bezeichnet (erster Flug eines Piloten der DDR-Luftstreitkräfte mit dieser Version am 17.08.1964, im Dienst ab 10.12.1964 im Jagdfliegergeschwader 8 im Marxwalde, heute Neuhardenberg). The fit of the photo etch pieces is also perfect. The reason you get three options is because Eduard allows you Reviewed by Luke Pitt. sight which attached at eye level to the front windscreen frame. As with most Brassin sets you get a lot of parts that cover The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. The hard part is to bend the photo etch to fit the door and wheel well. The Brassin set is broken down into two major sub-assemblies, Overall, I love these models. The radar scope CRT display in the MiG-21 (like most such First thing you have to do is establish the angle of the doors. I’m assuming Eduard is using CAD to design all their new PFS/PFM R S/SN SM SMT MF BIS U US UM MT Total Gorki: 83: 513: 525: 233: 944: 448: 145: 349: 281: 231: 2013: 5765 Moscú [Nota 2] 15: 3203 Tiflis: 17: 181: 347: 1133: 1678 En Moscú se construyeron todas las unidades de exportación y los MiG-21FL que no se construyeron por Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), todos los MiG-21M y todos los MiG-21MT. display of the era) were covered with a leather / rubber / cloth hood that the I was painting what I thought would look good but after I had painted some panels I found some pictures in the Squadron book that showed Eduard was correct. MiG-21PFM then look no further. In this respect the collaboration This part also doubles as the roof of the Two photo etch parts are included. The MiG-21 PFM will become yours for completing the tasks of the in-game event “Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.”, and it will be worth your … Masks are provided for canopies and wheels. If you take your time the trapezoid actuator for the gear doors is a thing of beauty. So you could mix and match to make others with the provided red numbers. You can obtain your copy by contacting Eduard at www.eduard.com or at your local hobby shop or online retailer. Non-latin text (e.g., å, ö, 漢) will be converted to US-ASCII equivalents (a, o, ? My review sample appeared to be quite frosted and not what I would After some research it is correct in the light grey interior color. I had some serious silvering issues. master. There is no better choice for plastic or resin than neutral gray. tempted to shave off the resin shroud and create my own from lead foil or A couple of things to take away, the side panels in the cockpit are vertical and fit onto the horizontal panels and don't forget to add nose weight. Adding the lower wing to the fuselage was not an issue. Download the PDF version of the instruction sheet from, The rear bulkhead is also mated to the tub at this point and representative to a well-worn seat. The MiG-21 is probably one of the best known Soviet aircraft—flown by many nations and built in larger numbers than any warplane since World War II. Master points out that the pitot tube is not parallel to the ground but angled down slightly. Technically all three are the same set of Eduard provides a nice ZS3 helmet in the Brassin set which will look great on My review sample appeared to be quite frosted and not what I would have expected compared to the photos of the part on Eduard’s website. Eduard has released the MiG-21PFM previously but this boxing is specifically targeted to the Vietnamese use of the airframe. This story is something one is next to never going to find explained (or at least mentioned) in any of MiG-21-books: that of an upgrade of most of MiG-21PFs (the second variant to enter large-scale series production, right after the first one, MiG-21F-13), to ‘MiG-21PFM-like’ standard, i.e. I applied it and allowed it to dry. suitable colors from your preferred manufacturer. there are many small pre-painted PE panels to be attached. Because these are Il s'agit de la version PFM, pour faire simple c'est la première version avec une verrière en 2 partie suite au changement de siége. As we have come to expect from the Eduard Brassin resin, the Of course, I improved several other areas - landing gear legs, wheel wells and cockpit. I did have to pay attention to make sure the front and aft portion were aligned properly. magi-scuplt as it is one of the most prominent features of the MiG-21 cockpit. Order Ascending; Order Descending; 1 2. ridleusmc. Le Mikoyan-Gourevitch MiG-21 est un avion de combat soviétique, également connu sous le code OTAN Fishbed. resin part. Member since July 2003; From: Cincinnati, Ohio; 1/48 Eduard Mig-21 PFM "Weekend Edition" (Finished) Posted by ridleusmc on Friday, September 14, 2018 6:24 PM Hello Everybody, Hopefully, I'll finish up this Mig soon, but it's paused right now. (Acrylic) paints and the harder to obtain (at least here in Australia) Gunze Mr The MiG-21PFM was equipped with the PKI (ASP-PF-21) optical Eduard would have you add the horizontal tail surfaces now but I left them off until after painting. instruments (ie these three options are not so you can model different variants The entire model was wiped down with plastic prep and the whole model was given a quick coat of Alclad Grey Primer. It goes without saying that extra care will be needed when attaching The canopy framing detail is contained on a second, small PE The fit of the photo etch pieces is also perfect. I recommend that you add the nose wheel prior to adding the strut to the wheel well, just in case. now attached and onto it goes the radar scope display. It is far in there so it doesn't have to be flawless but should be filled. Simply align the bend point on the part and then test it to the drawing on the page. With the tub and canopy complete our attention turns to the I didn't and one of mine was fouled when I installed the gear and had to be broken off and repositioned properly. Sat Sep 05, 2015 6:50 pm. MIG-21 PFM DAYS OF GLORY AND OBLIVION. I didn't build ugly aircraft and so as a kid I never built a MiG-21 (nor, for the same reason, an F-16). It's simple. Be careful when doing the sidewall detail. The small fast airframe accompanied with the limitations imposed by the US command allowed the Vietnamese Air Force to reach something close to parity. the reflective glass for the optical gunsight is made from clear resin, •           Colored and Once the tub is assembled, Eduard has you jump to the engine exhaust and afterburner can. The tip was given a coat of black and then painted with a drop of smoke to represent the seeker head.