Mig GB – late to the party, Trumpeter 1/48 MiG-19
Hi folks, I hope Sebastijen doesn't mind me gatecrashing his party, but, for various reasons, I have't been on iModeler for quite some time. The main reason is that iModeler hasn't been available here in China for some time, but I noticed it was online again a few weeks ago, and buoyed up by the enthusiasm in this group build I thought I'd like to join in.
This is the same kit that John Healy posted here a few weeks ago, but John did some research and finished his in Hungarian colours, whereas I was lazy and used the kit decals. What is there to say about the kit? Well, it must be one of Trumpeter's early efforts, the sprues were marked 2002,, but all in all it was a pleasure to build. I had to add some lead fishing weights to stop her being a tail-sitter. The finish is Tamiya silver from a spray can, a few panels picked out in in contrasting colours, finished with a little panel line wash.
Thanks again to Sebastiejn for organising this group build, and to Louis Gardner for helping to get my mojo back. Happy new year everyone.
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Louis Gardner said on January 2, 2020
George, @chinesegeorge
Your MiG-19 looks wonderful and welcome back. I'm also happy to hear that somehow I helped you get your "mojo" back. Happy New Year my friend. You're off to a wonderful start...
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George Williams said on January 3, 2020
Many thanks, Louis.
Greg Kittinger said on January 2, 2020
Nice to see you back again - and a great-looking MiG!
George Williams said on January 3, 2020
Cheers, Greg, it's nice to be back.
David Mills said on January 2, 2020
Very nice George!
George Williams said on January 3, 2020
Thanks, David, you're too kind.
John Healy said on January 2, 2020
Hey George! Nice to see you back. I was wondering where you went. Great to see another MiG-19 built. Nice job.
George Williams said on January 3, 2020
Thanks, John, MiG19s must be like the proverbial London bus.
Robert Royes said on January 2, 2020
Looks great! Nice to see you back.
George Williams said on January 3, 2020
Thanks very much, Robert.
DE4EVER said on January 3, 2020
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Very clean and sharp looking model George.
George Williams said on January 3, 2020
thanks for looking