This is my third Mig-29, but my first in the 1/48th scale.  My first was a UB that I built when I was about 12.  It was the first time I had ever used spray paint!  My second was a Fulcrum A and it was the first time I had ever used a wash.  So what was new about this one?  Not a whole lot really, but I did use a lot of brass on the outside.

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For this kit I used a Reheat set for the FOD covers, some resin seats inside, and an Eduard walkways set.  If you are building a 1/48th Fulcrum do yourself a favor and pick up the Eduard walkways and ladder set, they make the model!  I also used some Eagle Strike decals to complete this bird in a Russian scheme.  These particular Fulcrums had shark mouths on them and the Eagle Strike instructions actually come with a nice back story on each plane, which I think is really cool.

So I took a break from Phantoms for a while, but absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I will get back to those soon.  But that being said I really enjoyed this build.  The Academy kit has strong points and weaknesses, it would be nice if Hasegawa or Tamiya came out with a version, but until then the Academy kit is your best bet.  

Happy building!

Tyler

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