Well, a third attempt to paint the 1/72 Airfig MiG-15. This time, using the same mix as a couple of days ago, I first sprayed an unbuilt Matchbox JU-188 (no canopy, pity, nice model, very sharp moulding), and it was fine. Then the Airfix, and, hmmm, I think I sprayed too much. There are drop built up at the bottom of wings, etc. Hopefully I can sand it nice. There’s also a bit of mess around the base of the fences. I think I should have cleaned it up more first.
Next, the Italeri fake MiG-37. I used some Revell 374, which is a grey-blue colour. I looked at some pictures of Mig-29, and it seems fairly close. I’m sure there are colours closer, but it’s darn near! Anyway, it’s a fake aircraft. I think I could have done with thinning it slightly, but for the next layer I will. Also did some black work on the engines, and seat, and silver work on the undercarriage. Glued in the munitions bays, as will have them closed. Interesting, the two bay covers look the same, but are different, so, if buildng, dry fit first. Used a minimum of glue, just on the lip. Very neat, and just a tad to remove! Finally, assembled the two split wheels.
Finally, and aside from silver fingers, I used some of the black from earlier to paint the two machine guns from the M-10. The smaller one was fine, the larger one is now in the room somewhere…! I have a wooden floor, and still can’t find it! Ah well, that’s all for today!
