A fight 'till the end 🤬 - 1/72 MiG-17 PF - Pt.5 - AZ models

Join me in the final steps of this build when the box full of plastic pieces, with questionable quality, will finally become a decent model.
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Tools and materials:
Hobbyzone precision file set: bit.ly/HobbyZone_files
Hobbyzone stand: bit.ly/Hobbyzone_assembly_jig
X-tool Laser and blade cutters: bit.ly/X-tool
-- Paints --
Tamiya LP-65 Rubber Black: amzn.to/3FREyai
--- Thinners ---
Mr. Hobby Leveling Thinner: amzn.to/34hRkzH
Mr. Hobby Rapid thinner: amzn.to/3wSbWt7
Mr. Hobby acrylic thinner: amzn.to/38o6GFx
-- Glues --
Mr. Cement Deluxe: amzn.to/3EGHPHJ
Mr. Cement SP : amzn.to/31HGYYL
Premium thin CA glue: amzn.to/3lJdMYD
-- Tools --
Tweezers: amzn.to/3mukZvy
High quality airbrush - Iwata-Medea High Performance Plus C - amzn.to/38IaIJ3
Budget Airbrush - Sparmax DH-103 - amzn.to/3LP7QY6
--- Partners --
3D printer - Elegoo Mars 3: amzn.to/3uFLd3y
X-tool laser tools: bit.ly/mmXtool
Frontier Wargaming paint chest: bit.ly/PaintChest
Kitmasx: bit.ly/KITMASX
Hobbyzone: bit.ly/hobbyzone_mm
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[@nikoladze77]

Excellent build, weathering choice patterns and mastering details 👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Congratulations on an excellent finished model! I winced originally when I saw you were building an AZ model because I know these are not the best fitting kits. Then to do something that is a little more complex like this MiG 17 and in a natural Metal finish was no small feat. Excellent job!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, appreciated. I skipped on detailing and this made the work flow much better.

[@MrFelipefelop]

I am still waiting as are we all are, for a finish coat that doesn't tarnish a metal coat,that changes everything in the modelling circles

[@MMScaleModels]

I guess it is not possible to have zero effect on the finish.

[@bugler75]

Super build. I learnt quite a few things along the way.
Thanks,
Ian

[@MMScaleModels]

Great, thats always a nice thing to see in a comment 👍

[@johncasey1314]

Really enjoyed your work. It’s a great motivation for me at least, so thanks

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, great to hear that!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi mate, that wax anotber great build from a true master of the hobby, well done my friend, and there is nothing wrong with being 'cocky' about your own work, hope you and your family have a great Christmas and a even better 2023, best regards from Australia.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for your kind words Les, happy holidays to you and your family ☃️

[@Flanker0804]

You've got the victory over it!Congratulations on great result.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Great done, looks, very good, Especially weathering. All the best for You! ;)

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍 best wishes

[@rminiatures]

Great result! Merry Christmas 🎅

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍, merry Christmas an happy new year

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Great build, Metodi. Instructive and entertaining.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year, mate.
Cheers.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍, happy holidays ☃️

[@arrrgee]

Great work, having seen all the difficulties you handled along the way I think you can be quite happy with this result!

[@MMScaleModels]

Yes, it could have been better but then it would have taken much more time... so moving on :)

[@arrrgee]

@@MMScaleModels I think it looks great, it's always a pleasure to see modellers like yourself take on builds of more challenging older kits than just building the latest tamiya offering!

[@stevenlequia5754]

The local hobby shop is selling model masters at half price. They had around 20 bottles of the sealer for metalizer. Next time I go down there I'll pick some up. Maybe even send some out to you.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Steven, I appreciate your offer but another solution has to be found 😄

[@robertjensen1438]

She looks fantastic. You really did some great work.
But... In the future, you might want to try a more challenging kit 🤠.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, you are right... that's why I am building THE Phantom next 😉

[@baltazargabka_]

Great looking collection!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Excellent result on this middle quality kit, you did the best with it and it's a success!*

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, I could definitely put more effort in it but I did not see the ROI so... keep it simple was the moto of this build

[@tonyperez4791]

Great Build !!! Hope you and your loved ones have a Great and Healthy Holidays Season! Best Wishes, Tony

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Tony, happy holidays to you too!

[@jachud3]

One thing I've noticed, Metodi - instead of cutting the needle away from the plastic part with a rotary tool, you can easily remove it simply by melting the plastic with a lighter (over the sink!). This way you get a clean, round end of the needle without any cutting or grinding :) I do that every time for any gun barrels or pitot tubes.
Give it a try and let me know if you like that method :)

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for the tip, I have used that in the past however I always get some kind of hard insulation material or glue that is stuck on the needle. Besides I needed it in a few pieces anyway

[@jachud3]

@@MMScaleModels well sure, if you need small tubes then you have to cut anyway.
I usually get rid of that hard needle glue-blob by crushing it with plyers (not too strong so you don't bend the needle), never had any problems, but maybe Polish needles are different :P

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

It was quite a journey with a satisfying ending, Metodi 😉👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Yup, it was quite an experience 😄

[@tesarus8461]

Epic job!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@danteogilery7948]

Superb job 👏

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

What an ordeal, but great result overall!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, it was a bit hairy but seems like I managed to handle it 😀

[@benferris6472]

Nice build!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@martinslovak6094]

Very nice plane. Guess I wish I had your patience - I quit trying to make these kits (AZ models / KP) work some years ago and never plan to make anything of this brand again

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, me too... after I finish those I already have in the stash.

[@simonbor77]

Have you think about trying cutting masks with laser instead of blade tool? There is a company (1manarmy) making stencils for 1/32 planes, that are clearly laser cut. They look amazing. If you have laser cutter it might be worth experimenting with cut parameters to get similar results.

[@MMScaleModels]

It cuts trough paper very cleanly and I think it will be able to cut the masking tape... but it will cut my matt too so I have to think about a solution.

[@wwiinerd5596]

Good job/евала 👍🏻

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@FreedomAboveAll]

Hi! Nice video! What are those tweezers, that you are using for decals in this video? Where i could order them? Thanks.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, here you can find a few options: www.amazon.com/shop/mmscalemodels/list/3NTM3EQ4HL39C?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfmmscalemodels

[@user-fo6ud3zs2o]

..мастерски!..

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks!