1/48 Academy Mig-29NUB

by Wong KwongYan

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Malaysia 51th Merdeka Day 2008

 

TUDM Mig-29NUB - M43-01

 

This is my first attempt in building a TUDM aircraft, and I chose the Mig-29NUB.  As I was also trying to test my skill on camouflage painting, I decided to do the early version of TUDM’s Mig-29.

 

The kit is 1/48 Academy Mig-29UB, kit No AC2119. The only aftermarket item I added, was the decals, which are produced by ScaleNutz.  Other than that, I built this kit right out of the box.

 

The fit are ok, just needed to pay attention to certain areas, such as the nose.  The nose is a two piece unit, which once mated, filling with putty is required to get rid of the seam line. 

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This plane is a heavy tail seater and weight must be added and I mean lots of it.

 

The mating of the front section of the plane, to the main fuselage.  After mating, I sanded it to even out the surface area.  After that, putty is required to fill the small gap in between the mating area.  After some sanding and was done.

 

Next, the mating of the wings to the main fuselage.  I filled the joining point with Tamiya Putty, then sanded it off.

 

Final construction is on the tail. I left the air brakes open.

 

For painting, I used Hobby Color Acrylic, H308 + a bit of White and H312 + a bit of White. Finished off the bird with light weathering, and a flat clear coat

 

KwongYan

Happy 51th Merdeka Day Malaysia

Photos and text © by Wong KwongYan