MiG-23 MF/UB 'Flogger' - Double Build - Kovozávody Prostějov
Comments
61 1 May, 07:00
![](/profiles/img/50023-373-s.jpg)
And I thought starting my third such kit from KP/RV Aircraft is self torture. The truth is, once you had finished one of them in the past, the frustration decreases with each new one.
Any idea how you will treat the taxiing lights?
5 May, 07:34
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
Marius, I honestly don't think this kit is so terrible. There are some fit issues for sure, but I have built much worse kits. I constantly keep reminding myself that I only do this for relaxation and fun, and not for a competition or as a profession.
Are you referring to the swiveling landing lights underneath the intakes?
5 May, 07:50
![](/profiles/img/50023-373-s.jpg)
Thomas, I share your opinion about the kit and hobby too actually. The kit is dreadful in a few areas, but overall more than decent. I finished two of these already and I must say, they really stand out my collection, despite the kit's reputation.
Yes, I was refering to those lights. If I remember it correctly, there are some transparent parts included in the kit, but the intakes are completely flat, where the lights should go. I made the mistake to install those lights in the closed position, instead of the more interesting setup, when they are deployed downwards. In any case, it's just a heads up, in case you might want to add some extra detailing.
5 May, 08:34
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
Yes, I see your point regarding those lights, but I will probably just stick to my usual middle road - easy to accomplish and still produces a cool result. 🙂
5 May, 14:44
![](/profiles/img/35928-142-s.jpg)
haha, love the topic and kit selection. you are definitely more meticulous than I was 🙂
7 May, 21:23
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
Martin, I saw your MiG-23 project - it is way more ambitious than mine! I am not so meticulous, just very, very slow, only having an hour or two to spend here and there.
8 May, 07:53
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
A bit of a setback here. I just realized that I had foolishly been following the assembly drawings and thus ended up with the wings upside down. Bottom side up and vice versa. It may not be something that is easily noticeable, but knowing myself, I would never be able to unsee it now. So I am backtracking my steps and need to change the way the wings are facing without ruining the fuselage. Mamma mia, what a noob mistake-a to make-a.
8 May, 10:39
![](/profiles/img/13641-502-s.jpg)
Great you found it out before it was too late. I see we used to watch the same TV series 😄
[img1]
8 May, 10:44
![](/profiles/img/72957-816-s.jpg)
I'm in! I'm also working on KP's MiG-23 and had the same issues with fitting and wings. Damn I didn't notice that the wings are upside down...
24 May, 15:02
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
Thank you gentlemen for your encouraging words! 🙂 The twin seater assembly is done, and now I need to finish the single seater. I am now thinking about which individual aircraft to represent and which camo to use.
30 May, 12:35
![](/profiles/img/139378-786-s.jpg)
Hi Thomas, nice progress. I think the Tamiya paints are my favourite so far. They apply well and they don't smell so strongly.
3 June, 14:20
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
Cristian, yes, they are mine too. They also react superbly well to the Mr Color Leveling thinner and level out to perfection. Too bad that the color range is a bit narrow, you need to mix almost everything.
3 June, 18:30
![](/profiles/img/139378-786-s.jpg)
Thanks for the tip Thomas, I recently discovered Tamiya paints. The hobby shop seller recommended "Aqueous Hobby Color Thinner" and using that works well also.
4 June, 09:14
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
Damit, ran out of white paint.... I decided to also order the Mr Paint Hungarian set to see if they are any good.
8 June, 18:43
![](/profiles/img/141759-133-s.png)
If l cut an item of the spru and it has a possibility of mix up, l up a little bit of making tape with part number on it to label it up, l do this as made this mistake before with wheel bay doors !! " Wanded when so much sanding needed!" 😆.
Every build has it's niggle...once it's been on shelf a month...soon forget, good work
8 June, 22:21
![](/profiles/img/57594-145-s.jpg)
Mr D, yes, it's a good tip. But it doesn't help when the assembly drawing is wrong! The best is to constantly keep referring to real photos - sometimes even apex companies, such as Tamiya, Special Hobby or Eduard make silly mistakes.
9 June, 06:18
![](/profiles/img/141759-133-s.png)
I know, I'm doing a Tamiya and they missed of colour required for 3 different parts!
9 June, 08:41