The Mig is done. I did my best to bring out the panel lines with a black-brown mix of acrylic paint. The panel lines were very fine and it was hard to see them, especially in the green areas where the paint was three layers deep. I would usually do weathering after a light coat of Future and with the decals in place but because the panel lines were so fine I was worried I'd lose them altogether. I tried to add some hightlights and tonal variations with Citadel acrylic paints as well. The green was highlighted with Jungle Green and the Tan with Elf Flesh. I gave the model a coat of Future floor wax and once that was dried the decals went on. Then it was a matter of finishing off all the little details - pitot, missiles, landing gear, bay doors, canopy etc. Btw the canopy had gotten mucked up during the build and I used toothpaste as a polish. I've read about this a couple of places and y'know what? It really works!
I have to admit the finished product has its fair share of flaws and quite frankly it looks better from a distance. However, when I'm building I like to concentrate on certain areas to try out new techniques. On this build it was the cockpit and gear bays and I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out. There's always room for improvement and I there's lots I can take away from this project for the next. So all in all I'm pleased with the results.
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One more Mig-21 for the collection!
GB
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