I just finished adding the decals to the chrome plated MiG. I am very pleased with the results.
I did not apply the North Korean insignia on the upper wing surface. From what I have been reading this wasn’t done. But if you were to follow the instructions that came with the "Aero Master" decals, they would have you place them there. Ironically they didn’t show the insignia on the lower wing surface. As crazy as it sounds, they have this exactly opposite of how it really should be. I went against the information shown on the Aero Master decals instruction sheet, and left the top surface blank. Then I used the North Korean National Insignia decals on the lower surface of the wings as it should be.
The “bort” numbers were applied as were the 10 kill markings. This chrome plated MiG is almost done. I hope that I wrap it up tomorrow evening. I'll leave these decals dry overnight. Then I'll clean up the residue that was left behind. You can see it in several places if you look real close.
Sadly my Dad’s childhood friend Mike Rebo is represented by one of these stars.
Mike was flying a F-84 E Thunderjet when he was shot down and killed over North Korea. I have this model and I have plans to build it up in 2020 as a tribute to my Dad’s friend who never made it home.
Mike was listed as MIA until just recently when the Department of Defense obtained a DNA sample from a surviving family member. Once they were able to get a match his remains were finally returned home and he received a proper military funeral.
Mike flew in the 49th Fighter Bomber Wing and luckily the kit has decals included for his unit. Mike's plane would have looked very similar to this one.
So please stay tuned for another tribute build coming out of the “Iron Werks” sometime next year.
As always comments are encouraged.
Thanks for stopping by.
