MiG-15 UTI, Iraq Air Force / HobbyBoss 1:72 /
MiG-15 is a very popular plane, so common for Warsaw Pact countries. Almost 18,000 were produced, but mostly MiG-15 is associating with overall silver look. I decided to break that and choose some unusual paint scheme for my model. Decals for Iraq Air Force from Saddam Hussein era were added to HobbyBoss kit. Rather is immposible to determine exacly look of that plane, becouse non of photos from service time could be find. Any way, in my opinion model should has weathered, exploited colors of camouflage due to exploatation in desert conditions. To achive that I used some strong highlights of base colors and thick oils washes. Model is almost build out of the box, I just added some scratches in cockpit. I like to place my models in context of proper place and time, so I did a little vignette that present a edge of concret runway somwhere at Iraq’s desert.
Hope You gonna enjoy my first article at iModeler,
Regards from Poland!
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david leigh-smith said on September 11, 2017
Bartek, I think this is a first rate piece of modeling. I love the colour scheme, the weathering looks great (the Mig looks really baked in the Iraqi sun), and the base looks just brilliant. A lovely marriage of technical skill and artistry. Bravo!
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
David, Thank You very much for these words, make me feel bright.
Craig Abrahamson said on September 11, 2017
Welcome to iModeler, Bartek…you will no doubt enjoy it here. Nicely done Mig (along with that base, I might add)…. especially in that scale. And a two-place version as well – something we don’t see very much. Good work, sir.
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
Craig kindly thank You!
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on September 11, 2017
Bartek, welcome! Great to see the UTI, for a change. It has a certain character, with that bulbous canopy. It changes the look of the aircraft.
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
Thank You Bernard!
George Henderson said on September 11, 2017
Very nice. Love the scheme
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
Thank You George!
Editor said on September 12, 2017
Hi Bartek, and welcome onboard at iModeler. This MiG is a fine piece of modeling and the “worn” condition makes it all the more interesting. Well done
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
Thank You Martin!
Mladen Janjic said on September 12, 2017
Very well done. Just enough weathering and a very nice finish. A good looking model!
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
Thank You Mladen!
Johannes Gerl said on September 12, 2017
Welcome, Bartek. Inspiring modeling and photography.
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
Thank You Johannes !
Dirk Derks said on September 12, 2017
Hello Bartek,
My compliments on the build and the paint job.
Regards,Dirk / The Netherlands.
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
Thank You Dirk. Greetings for You and Tomboy!
Greg Kittinger said on September 12, 2017
Excellent workmanship! Love the scheme and the weathering – I especially like the tonal quality you achieved on the underside. I think I have this kit in my stash – you’ve set a high bar…!
Bartek Karpiński said on September 12, 2017
Thank You Greg!
Peter Klin said on September 13, 2017
I like it, too!
The placement of the model on an appropriate base is a very good idea! Excellent work and thanks for sharing. Waiting for the next one…
Bartek Karpiński said on September 13, 2017
Thanks Peter. I will poste more soon.
Jeff Bailey said on September 13, 2017
Well done! Welcome to iModeler.
Bartek Karpiński said on September 13, 2017
Thank You Jeffry!
Robert Royes said on September 13, 2017
Excellent build! including the base! and welcome.
Bartek Karpiński said on September 15, 2017
Thank You Robert!