1/48 Academy Mig-29

Malaysia 50th Merdeka Day Update

by Nebuchednikov Nizam Rusli

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  Malaysia National Day 2007 

 

Editors note:  This article was intended for Malaysia's National Day on Aug 31 2007.  My apologies to Nebuchednikov for missing this article on that special day.  Steve B 
 
INTRO
 
This is my new collection and 2nd MiG 29 built.  For this project, I used 1/48 Academy MiG-29A kit.
 
 
CONSTRUCTION
 
The RMAF’s MiG-29N is different from other fulcrums. The RMAF’s Fulcrum has fitted with an in-flight refueling probe (I think for single seat MiG-29N only not for MiG-29NUB) for this part, I use VFA Production resin IFR and the connector of IFR (fuel pipeline behind auxiliary air intake) I use a metal wires.
Other modifications for this Fulcrum is filling in slot for IFF antenna and ignore the IFF kit part.  To replace and add some antennas I use a plastic sheet a sized like antenna fins as shown.  For R-27/AA-10 missile, I cut off the frontier small fin and filling it.

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PAINTING
 
For painting, I’m still using custom aerosol spray paint for my Fulcrum.  It’s easy to find, simple and cheap. For previous built scale model, I bought all aerosol spray from a local hardware shop, but for this Fulcrum, to find the grey color like ‘Air Superiority Grey’ it not easy.  Not all hardware shops sell this color!  For all around, I apply a Genting Dusk Grey no.42 (for anchor aerosol spray only). Hahaha………. I don’t know what the people say, but I believe this is a suitable color for my Fulcrum.  For exhaust, I used a mix-up flat black with Silver to get a Metal gun color.  Before us, I washed and cleaned up my model in the soapy water to remove all greasy finger marks or all filler residue or dust and after that, used masking tape to mask off the areas mostly cockpit, K-36 ejection seat, exhaust and others.
 
 
DECALS

I use VFA Production "1/48 Russian Connections" decal sheet.  For applying the decals I first cut the decals from the sheet and dipped the decal in warm water for the seconds.  After soaking for a few seconds, place the decal over the model and, using a soft brush to hold the decal in place, carefully slide the backing paper out from under the decal, taking care not to stretch the decal in the process.
Do not be tempted to move the decal with your fingers because sometime the decal can sticky to your finger. Use a brush and plenty of water. Once in position, press down carefully and gently with a cotton bud rolled gently over the decal to get rid of any trapped air bubbles.
 

 
MISCELLANEOUS

For the ground crew and pilot, I used the 1/48 Hasegawa U.S Pilot/Ground Crew Set B and paint following the RMAF airman crew uniform.  All equipment for example missile carrier/missile lift, pilot ladder, rear wheels ‘saddle’ and IRST housing/cover (I don’t know what the RMAF’s airman crew call this part) made with plastic card, metal and copper wires.
Nebuchednikov
Happy 50th National Day of Malaysia!
 

Photos and text © by Nebuchednikov Nizam Rusli