1/48 Academy Mig-21 

by Federico Kunz

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As in many occassions, my wife purchased a nice kit during one of her trips to her hometown.  This time, a Mig-21 from Academy.  A nicely detailed and easy-going kit.

After a while sitting in my stock, a group build among my friends was organized: all Migs series.  So, I decided to have an exotic Mig-21 which was easy to get from Aztec Models.  The "Weird Mig-21s" sheet proposed a bluish Vietnamese version, related to the 921st.  I actually found and image of the squadrons patch which showed one of those giant asiatic bats (the foxbat, I think).

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I added a resin set (Aires).  After all, I nice project.  I added a noticeable weathering effect.

Though I am not sure if such airplane ever existed - I couldn't find any valid references besides the decal sheet - It looked to me as a nice project with nice colors! 

Hope you all enjoy.  Greetings from Mexico City! 

Federico 

 

Photos and text © by Federico Kunz