Anti UN Macross Zero Mig 29 Kit

[Neova]

I was looking at kits the other day and came upon Acadamy's 1/48 Mig 29 UB Trainer for a ridiculous price. But I'm not sure of the model used in M:Zero. Anybody have some pointers? David?

[Macross_Fanboy]

I'm pretty sure the one in Macross Zero is the A version. The Hasegawa kit with the Anti-UN decals is a MiG-29A.

[David Hingtgen]

I'm going to need GOOD pics to determine the exact type. (Show me the rudders, that's where a lot of the subtle differences are) There's about 5 types of A's, not many B's, several C's, etc. And then there's the Naval variants... Russia has been known to "produce more variants than airframes" some years, and the MiG-29 is no exception. If only there was a Fujimi MiG-29, then we'd know.

PS--whatever it is, it's not a MiG-29UB. Those are two-seaters.

Edited April 27, 2004 by David Hingtgen

[Macross_Fanboy]

I'm going to need GOOD pics to determine the exact type. (Show me the rudders, that's where a lot of the subtle differences are) There's about 5 types of A's, not many B's, several C's, etc. And then there's the Naval variants... Russia has been known to "produce more variants than airframes" some years, and the MiG-29 is no exception. If only there was a Fujimi MiG-29, then we'd know.

PS--whatever it is, it's not a MiG-29UB. Those are two-seaters.

Hmm, I though you'd have built this kit, David. What attracted me most to the kit was the real purdy illustration and the fact that I love the MiG-29. Besides the Sniper, what other MiG-29 variants did Hasegawa release?? I'm trying to find a store with a 1/48 MiG-29, shoot, I'll paint the Anti-UN symbol on it if I have to. Hmm....when should I start on my new 1/48 Tomcat....I'm afraid of wrecking it.

The store where I get my model kits now only has American aircraft and is mostly packed with Testors paint and brushes.

[David Hingtgen]

I meant I know neither the kit, nor the "real" plane. I need pics of both, to determine what exact variant the Hase kit is, and what the M0 version is.

[Macross_Fanboy]

OH! Hmm, lemme see if I can get a screen cap.

[trueblueeyes]

I was looking at kits the other day and came upon Acadamy's 1/48 Mig 29 UB Trainer for a ridiculous price. But I'm not sure of the model used in M:Zero. Anybody have some pointers? David?

So how is this Academy Mig 29 kit...anyone know? I'd love to have a nice 1/48 scale Mig 29 (any variant) to build and display alongside my Academy 1/48 SU-27UB. (which IMHO is a beautiful kit...has nice *finely* engraved panel lines and rivets, photo-etched detail parts, and scalemaster decals). Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Melissa

[Macross_Fanboy]

I just want to find a store in my area that has it!!!

[David Hingtgen]

What I could find:

http://www.vodnik.republika.pl/pages/mig29/mig29_review.htm

http://216.110.156.31/mig29kit.htm

Also, note that probably the most distinctive thing about MiG-29's are their "double" exhaust nozzles. Look here:

http://s96920072.onlinehome.us/ISL/Cutting...48030/48030.htm

PS---*tons* of Russian aircraft info--both real and models:

http://216.110.156.31/russian.htm

[Damian]

Hi All!

just my 2cents worth, I'm busy with the Academy kit right now...hopefully I'll get it finnished some time soon. Just a word of advice though, you have to get at least a replacement seat or IMHO get a replacement cockpit set (Neomega makes one).

Overall its a good kit and I've had fun building it...

Cheers

Damian

[Damian]

Heehee...

The above pic is the cockpit with a SOL seat...the next one is the over-all kit...sanding will be needed!