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Posted by: Erik Alles Sun 7th Feb 2010

Gentlemen,

it's been a while - long time no post!

From the scale modeller's perspective, 2009 was a terrible year for me. My job has taken such a toll that my modelling activities were downsized to the absolute minimum. Thank god, things have started to regain momentum, and by now, I'm back on track.

I've been having a soft spot for Soviet jets since I first started scale modelling, so it was merely a matter of time until a quarter-scale MiG-19 would make its way to my bench. After a three-week build I finished this one in late 2009.

My model is representing the MiG-19's "PM" interceptor version, solely armed with air-to-air missiles.







Neomega cockpit set, Quickboost air scoops and a Hi-Decal Line sheet make up great companions for Trumpeter's MiG-19PM kit.
Taking a closer look at the nose section of radar-equipped 19's, you may spot that the kit has some severe shape issues, hence inaccurately reproducing the geometry of the entire section in front of the pilot's office. Any attempt to fix this will result in a massive "surgical intervention". So I decided to leave it as it is.





Such inconsistency is primarily owed to the fact that our friends in far east had decided (for economical reasons) to covert all major MiG-19 variants by adding only different intake sections to a fuselage which is identical to all offered MiG-19 version they had released.





Adding Neomegas cockpit set to an otherwise great kit vastly enhances the overall model. The tub only requires a moderate amount of spadework. Once accomplished, the tub fits like a glove.


The paintjob:

Step 1)
Priming the overall model with Mr.Surfacer 1200. Then gentle wet-sanding with 2000-grit Micromesh.

Step 2)
Overall coat of dark grey (RLM 66) to accentuate the brilliance and depth of the upcoming Alclad spray.





Step 3)
Application of Alclad Duraluminum to the entire model.

Step 3.1)
Masking particular panels and areas and applying a thin coat of Alclad Dark Aluminum, Steel and Stainless.





Having accomplished steps 1 to 3, the basic paintjob is done, resulting in a homogeneous, brilliant NMF.
Well, a bit too uniform for my share. In order to loosen this evenness, I highlighted selected surface sections by applying patchy sprays of Model Master Metalizer (Aluminum).

A coat of high gloss clear cote sets the stage for decalling. Using those HDL decals was a treat - pin sharp printing and flawless handling requiring only subtle use of decal softener. Applying strokes of Gunze Smoke allowed me to kill two birds with one stone: Postshading
all panel lines and achieving the same effect as with a classic oil-wash.





During the final stage, I applied an overall coat of Polly Scale Flat Varnish to underline the slightly worn in-service appearance of a second-generation Soviet jet interceptor sitting on its ramp being fully exposed to the elements.





It's good to be back!

Cheers,
Erik

Posted by: Red Dog Sun 7th Feb 2010

Well done Erik,
I always loved the Mig19 but actually never built one

Yours is great, That's a lot of alclad work

Posted by: Jay Laverty Sun 7th Feb 2010

Awesome model Erik, I love the way the Alclad has come up.

Cheers mate,

Jay

Posted by: jma4t Sun 7th Feb 2010

Fabulous work Erik that NMF weathering is awesome.

cheers

James

Posted by: timmy Sun 7th Feb 2010

Great looking model and a great finish
Cheers Timmy

Posted by: StuG Sun 7th Feb 2010

Brillant.....

Posted by: stusbke Sun 7th Feb 2010

Hi there Erik,

It's good to have you back around posting your beautiful builds mate. Lovely build mate do you think that by using different shades of the base grey you used you could get different tones as well or is that a false thought of me. Just asking

Cheers

Greetz STB
Frederick Jacobs

Posted by: pkrasna Mon 8th Feb 2010

The weathering is beautifull. I't looks like a real one!


Primož

Posted by: InFlames Mon 8th Feb 2010

outstanding job!

Posted by: phantomdriver Mon 8th Feb 2010

Posted by: Two Mikes Resin Mon 8th Feb 2010

Erik,

My trumpeter Mig-19 just jumped up the build ladder thanks to your build! Your finish is superb and really captures the look of the real thing. Well done. Thanks for posting such an inspirational model.

All the best

Mike

Posted by: Oliver Tue 9th Feb 2010

Silver work, not the easiest thing to master...you nailed it. Nice looking Plane.

Oliver

Posted by: marcopreto Tue 9th Feb 2010

The Mig-19 is one of my favorite Migs, and you've made a fantastic work!

Cheers

Marco preto

Posted by: Paulo Jose Simas Tue 9th Feb 2010

A well done Job !!!!

Superb painting

Cheers,
Paulo Simas

Posted by: jose pedro Tue 9th Feb 2010

Fantastic job! It just looks like the real thing!!!!

Posted by: KlausH Mon 15th Feb 2010

Great work, awesome painting, Erik!

Cheers,
Klaus

Posted by: bearcat Thu 18th Feb 2010

Great! Even with one of the highest accident levels ever, it is still a beauty!

Posted by: dragan_mig31 Thu 18th Feb 2010

great looking mig-19.i love it.