1/72 Mig-21 MF - Eduard - scale model step by step build

In this scale model step by step video build you will see how the new tool MiG-21 MF "Fishbed-J" from eduard comes together. Overall the quality of this kit is very high with excellent surface details and clean molds. In my opinion it is another great effort from Eduard.
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[@Openwrt2023]

This is not a hobby. It is an art. Awesome!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate :)

[@UncleHoChiMemes]

It`s not just an art, is an awfully expensive art (worthy).

[@doszymona81]

Best painted aluminium Mig I ever saw. Congrats.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Szymon!

[@hobofactory]

Cold War aviation sure produced beautiful machines, and you certainly did justice to the entire aesthetic. So good!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, the beauty of the period IMO is in the diversity, so many different shapes

[@markussnyman8520]

Best Mig 21 build i have seen so far xd

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Markus!

[@user-yj3cm5wv6x]

I'm very glad and very lucky to place this EXCELLENT model on the bench for the 37th Annual Modelling Contest of IPMS HELLAS today!!! 😊

[@MMScaleModels]

I am happy to be there... at least with my models. Hope to be there in person next time 😁

[@rubensandri740]

Very nice, cheers from Uruguay.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks 👍

[@blinthepannkek6173]

For some seconds, I thought it was a Soviet air force MiG... but damn, that's the most metal-looking plane model I've seen in RUclips! Great work!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@stephanedavid3421]

Mastery, efficiency, your are a great artist. Unfortunely, my english is too poor to describe my feelings for this gorgeous Mig. Thanks for this nice moment. Greetings from France.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you very much Stephane!!!

[@dominiqueviari5261]

You can be proud of your building talents, this is excellent! I learned a lot, thanks for the masterclass!

[@MMScaleModels]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Great job, well made video! Love the natural metal finish on this! Thanks for the video.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Jerry!

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Brilliant work and a really nice presentation of the build and the final result!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@marino8034]

Fantastic work. A very enjoyable watch.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Marino!

[@jpc7200]

Your showing me that you can model in 1/72 scale and still do it very well! Awesome!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@hamiltonfixedrider]

Great video ! I stumbled upon it and loved it. I haven’t built a model in years.., but after watching your build it makes me want to get back into scale modelling

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, go for it 👍

[@voodoonights1671]

Very nice build. I have this in the stash. Keep up the brilliant work.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@1vespa]

This is great and amazing detail for such a small scale model.
Congratulations

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate

[@_JP18]

Amazing! Great work, enjoyed learning from watching your build!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks JP

[@MrMarcocamp]

This IS a masterpiece! I'm looking forward to see the detailed build video.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate :)

[@gren1977]

Love love love your vids: perfect combination of detail and good editing :D

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate :)

[@barryrowan559]

Brilliant build, love your video it was great.

[@davidstewart6292]

Nice build, I got some great ideas from your video. Thankyou.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, that's awesome 👍

[@audieperkins]

Great work! Thank you for sharing.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@pdc.1508RedDevil.]

Beautiful aircraft awesome work my friend.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@Jaaoood]

Came out beautiful ! Im Glad i found your channel. Greetings!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate :)

[@jetsofthecoldwar1149]

Nice build and finish 👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@wetlettuce4768]

Really nice work with the paint on this Mig

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@atencia5906]

Un trabajo muy limpio y bien orquestado...congratulations

[@MMScaleModels]

Gracias!

[@PanzergrauModels]

Very good build, Metodi. Indeed, Eduard's kits are best; I have Mig-21 in 1/48th scale from Academy and it's nowhere as detailed as the 1/72nd from Eduard. And you did a fantastic job on it, congratulations! Gabriel

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Gabriel. Yes, fortunately there are manufacturers that evolve, unfortunately others go the other direction :(

[@hgbarnes1584]

Outstanding! Thanks for the great video.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for watching

[@minefull950]

amazing fighter and model

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@knoppenbrock7282]

Great build! Thx. for sharing.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@sirrugglesby2190]

beautifully done sir!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@gianluigimarino8264]

BEAUTIFUL JOB

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍🍻

[@blumax68]

Masterpiece from Eduard!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

True :)

[@philbivins7133]

beautiful work, very well done..

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate👍

[@oilbanedata394]

wow what a work of art

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@michaelgarapic6276]

Excellent results!!!!! You made it look easy which we all know that is not the way it goes, Now I have to go out and replace my Fujimi Fishbeds with this one from Eduard.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Michael!

[@LTModels]

Great video! Nice to put a face with your channel😊 I think you deserve a lot more subs, so keep up the good work. 👏🏼👍🏻

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, yes I also think it's better to show myself as a person instead of just a pair of hands 😋

[@la_trastienda]

Great build!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@duckman5642]

Super cool,thax for sharing

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@stuartbremner9680]

Very nice work 👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Stuart!

[@31069johnny]

Beautiful build my friend. Ochin krasiva!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks John. I am not Russian BTW :)

[@maximshchurov5337]

Отличная работа! Очень понравилось!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks!

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Brilliant done! And great video! Good done! ;)

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@makzimdanilov7963]

Awesome. Good video not too long

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks!

[@JV-kg1dm]

Like the details great job thanks to let me watch

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍🍻

[@goodtips8973]

awesome! congrats your skill!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍🍻

[@DansModelBench]

Well done! Dan

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Dan!

[@chavdargeorgiev377]

Честит 6-ти май Методи.
Великолепна мф-ка, адмирации и поздравления.
Изпълнението както винаги е на много високо ниво.
Задължително трябва да го донесеш на изложбата в София ;)
Поздрави

[@MMScaleModels]

Честит и на теб и благодаря. Да сме живи и здрави и сме там :)

[@40belowful]

Very cool, love the mig 21:)

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate!

[@BoBz023]

Перфектно, като за 6ти Май! Отново страхотен модел!

[@MMScaleModels]

Благодаря Бойко!

[@martinjanik9221]

Amazing job man 👍🏼

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Martin 👍

[@martinjanik9221]

Do u have any more Russian beauties???

[@MMScaleModels]

I have two soviet built aircraft but they are in my blog:
www.mmscalemodels.com/2013/09/mig-15uti-hobby-boss-172-finale.html
www.mmscalemodels.com/2015/07/mil-mi-24a-zvezda-172-kit-7273.html

[@TheLippythelion69]

Thank you!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank you too Dean :)

[@vasili1207]

Looks good fella

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Vasili!

[@konradwodzu9523]

EXCELLENT!!! Чудесно! Поздрави от Полша!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Konrad 👍. dzięki, pozdrawiam z Bułgarii

[@joonaslehto4356]

NICEI WOULD LOVE TO DO SCALEMODELS FROM CARS TO AIRPLANES

[@MMScaleModels]

Cant recommend it enough, great hobby.

[@reds05rc]

beautifull ,super!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks!

[@TV-xb3eu]

作るの上手ですね

[@MMScaleModels]

ありがとうございました

[@AtlisWerks]

Apart from a few funny mistakes, nice build Metodi. :) I hope to finish mine in coming days.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, I am curious what have I missed?

[@AtlisWerks]

MM Scale Models Google MiG-21 Gsh 23. You'll know. ;-)

[@sarmat80]

Amazing "BALALAYKA")))))!!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate 👍

[@vladostefanek]

perfect

[@MMScaleModels]

Thank You!

[@ixomanuelgallo9450]

Hola, tuve mi primer Mig21 cuando tenía 10 años , a escala de un juego de modelos rusos.👍

[@MMScaleModels]

Cool, which kit was it?

[@Vovantro]

Шикарно! :3

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks 👍

[@RonUSMC]

Nice job man. What brand/mixture were you using for your Black Filter and Brown Filters? Nice touch on the canopy as well.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Ron, no particular brand... just some thinner with a drop of paint - black or blue or whatever color you want to achieve.

[@agoogleuser4410]

Good.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks 👍

[@olivierb6300]

Very Nice Build; I learn new things and I would like to know if you spray any clear coats after having spraying Xtreme Metal Coat before the AK washes? When I do this any coats of xtrem metal is wiped over. Thanks and give us more build like this :)

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Oliver, I use model master metalizer sealer after the base coat and one more time after the paneling.

[@VonRammsteyn]

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. !. !. !.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks

[@andrewchampion2728]

What PSI you use for primer and what PSI you use for metallics?

[@samuelredfern637]

Great video! Is the orange strips around the canopy a decal ?

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, yes that's decal strips... I have a tutorial on that.

[@messer1096]

Great video! I Look forward to your videos.
What did you stick to the end of the landing gear strut, early in the video? How did you attach it? I assume it was for painting more easily. Thanks!

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks, yes that was a holder made of stretched sprue ends and is attached with CA glue.

[@pumelo1]

Not bad to made Bulgarian army with only sheet metal color. You have looked well to the pictures or videos, that frames have diferent color on engine and diferent on strained frames of metal.Its very hard to make metal color pattern on aircrafts.
Česky řečeno nejseš žádná trubka a víš jak máš roury stříkat. Mám radši MFko v troj nebo dvojkamufláži.Plechová více sluší PFku a pěknej je ten s hadama co na něm lítal ten vietnamčík.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate, that actually is Bulgarian air force :)

[@cristianl503]

Superb build! Thanks for sharing!
May I ask which airbrush are you using and more importantly which nozzle size? I constantly have problems getting Mig paints (or any acrylics, for that matter) through my 0.2 mm nozzle on an H&S Evolution while your paint seems to flow normally.
Thank you!

[@MMScaleModels]

I use Veda, thats cheap Chinese brand. It's 0.3 nozzle. These paints can be tough sometimes. I also have hard time with them.

[@cristianl503]

Thank you!

[@billlarisa]

Great build,,fantastic result.Did you applied a gloss varnish over the metal paint so you can apply the wash or you appply the wash straight on the paint?

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Vasilis, I applied model master metalizer sealer after the polished aluminium and then after the paneling.

[@billlarisa]

Thank you mate.keep up the good job

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks mate :)

[@BoBz023]

Бих искал да попитам, ако може разбира се, от къде се снабди с декалите на нашите ВВС и с какво лакираш "метала"? Бих бил страшно благодарен ако ми отговориш, че съм запланувал Български МиГ-17.
Благодаря предварително, и продължавай все в същия дух! Страхотни модели!

[@MMScaleModels]

Благодаря! Декалите са от хобикулт, а за метала ползвам model master metalizer sealer.

[@chilarai1]

I was in Sofia some years back and if I had known that there was such a thriving scale model community there, especially for Soviet planes, I would have looked closer. Your videos are giving me great pointers on the IAF MiGs I have waiting to build.

[@MMScaleModels]

If you have a chance to visit in October you should come and join our annual show

[@MacAngem]

Awesome model. Be carefull ants don't steal and fly it.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Angelo!

[@patrolduty8715]

Awesome work!!!! What is your paint on main body? That color is superb!!

[@patrolduty8715]

Sry, I found it: AK 481 Polished Aluminum

[@MMScaleModels]

I have a full tutorial on NMF if you are interested

[@patrolduty8715]

​@@MMScaleModelsthank you very much. I will search for it.

[@chupacabra3464]

What liquid did you use prior to attaching the yellow thin stripes to the canopy frame?

[@MMScaleModels]

Decal setting solution, mr.mark setter in this case.

[@hl1796]

thank you for your demonstrate, may i ask the color and size of your use micron pen use when paint detail for cockpit ?

[@MMScaleModels]

Hi there, according to faber-castell it is 0.1mm but I think it is not that thin. The color is black.

[@hl1796]

@@MMScaleModels thank you

[@aarondraper1818]

It’s funny how with a lot of these kits that there are tiny parts that require gluing in and I think, the makers could have just included that in the moulding!!

[@MMScaleModels]

They cannot get the same sharpness of the internal edges and also some other detail connected moulding intricacies :)

[@jijiriris356]

wooooowwww

[@user-hs2zj7bg4y]

Very nice build. What material you used to clean the wash? Greatings fron Grecce.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks! I use make up sponge.

[@user-hs2zj7bg4y]

Thanks, clever idea.
Dry or wet?

[@MMScaleModels]

Dry.

[@user-hs2zj7bg4y]

Thanks again!

[@MMScaleModels]

Welcome :)

[@audriusnairanauskas7747]

Very nice build. What you used on windscreen to replicate the brownish sealing and what liquid to set it?

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks. That's painted and cut decal paper. The liquid is mr.mark setter.

[@audriusnairanauskas7747]

MM Scale Models thanks. Is your own produced decal , if so could tell us how. Or this is aftermarket.

[@MMScaleModels]

It is just transparent decal paper from e-bay painted with airbrush.

[@audriusnairanauskas7747]

MM Scale Models is it water slide decal or dry? I wonder why water does not spoil the paint.

[@MMScaleModels]

Waterslide. Well if you use water based acrylics maybe there is some risk but for other it's ok. Also you can give the Color a clear coat for protection.

[@gerryparker1390]

If it is mentioned I have missed it, but what series of the Eduard kit is this? That is, is it the profipack or weekend or ......? I really liked what you did and thought the editing and pace of your video made for an enjoyable learning experience.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks Gerry, it is pre-release they had for sale for short time.

[@gerryparker1390]

Thanks. I was wondering why there was no PE in the cockpit. Not that it looked deficient without it.

[@MMScaleModels]

Yes, the cockpit is magnificent.

[@AirbrusherStudio]

before weathering , do you gloss coat the whole model ? because Ak extreme metal paint is enamel paint?

[@MMScaleModels]

I am not sure that Ak's are enamels, smells like lacquers. I use model master sealer for metalizers.

[@AirbrusherStudio]

MM Scale Models i have one of it. The polished aluminum and it react with AK panel line washes. I guess they are both enamel. But mine is very long drying time. I left it for 2 days but it still wet.. i dont know why.

[@MMScaleModels]

The model master clear?

[@AirbrusherStudio]

MM Scale Models no no. The AK extreme metal polished aluminum

[@MMScaleModels]

Maybe you apply too thick coats, but it is quite delicate anyways.

[@mrbtapir]

How do you choose when to use Mr cement or CA glue?

[@MMScaleModels]

Great question... if I have to glue small parts that are already painted and uncomfortable to hold i will use CA glue for its fast cure time. for the larger assemblies I use cements. There are exceptions but in general thats my process

[@ondrejhadek5675]

Just one silly question. Why do both ailerons go a little bit to the ground? Shouldn´t they go opposite sides? But nevertheless the model looks great!

[@MMScaleModels]

I assume that when there is no pressure in the hydraulic system the control surfaces should drop. I guess this might not be true for other planes.

[@masahirobaba5882]

長らく定番だったフジミの72よりディテールがいいね。

[@MMScaleModels]

これは1/72のどんなmig-21よりも優れていますが、最近はmodellerとしての方が優れています:)

[@simonlund5590]

How many psi in your airbrush for ak Extreme polished aluminium?

[@MMScaleModels]

between 0,8 and 1 bar

[@noworldable]

What is the brown tape on the canopy at 18:15?

[@MMScaleModels]

That's painted decal 👍

[@andrewchampion2728]

What is "Black filter" "Blue filter" "Brown filter"? What brand? Thank you.

[@MMScaleModels]

Hi there, thats simply a highly diluted paint that acts like a filter rather than paint.

[@kallaipeti]

Hello!
What is the manufacturer of the Bulgarian decal set?
I tried to find it on the web but I wasn't succes.
Thank you!

[@MMScaleModels]

Hi there, I can't tell you the manufacturer but I bought them here: www.hobbycult.com/product_info.php?cPath=58_610&products_id=64735

[@kallaipeti]

@@MMScaleModels Thank you very much 'bro!Happy modelling!

[@MMScaleModels]

Welcome mate 👍 Happy modeling 😁

[@djamelnini2235]

👏👍!!!....

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks!

[@baginatora]

Bulgarian roundels+ excellent quality build= insta subscribe and like

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks :)

[@LockOnNow]

@baginatora Your sure that those rounders are Bulgarian ones? 🧐 Never saw any of them on Bulgarian MIG-21s that looked like that.🤷‍♂️

[@MMScaleModels]

They are from the Warsaw pact era

[@rogerallum5633]

I don't understand the step "1" at the top of page 3. Does this mean that the Egyptian cockpit is silver? Please help

[@MMScaleModels]

I no longer have the instructions, besides my kit did not have Egyptian markings

[@rogerallum5633]

@@MMScaleModels I held on to all my instruction sheets; now I find i answer to requests for them from folk who have charity shop purchases.

[@brijenjeremia3701]

How much would cost let build model from you?

[@MMScaleModels]

Sorry mate, I don't do commission builds anymore. Too much risk involved in the shipping 😟

[@brijenjeremia3701]

@@MMScaleModels pitty, thank you for your answer.

[@tmobaile1187]

Ist for sale
Do you have F 5F

[@artlopez1311]

What do you mean “Blue Filter” “Brown filter”. Is this a product you can buy ???

[@MMScaleModels]

Heavily diluted paint mate. You can create all kinds of colors.

[@artlopez1311]

@@MMScaleModels so basically you’re spraying the color blue highly diluted?

[@MMScaleModels]

@@artlopez1311 yes 👍

[@artlopez1311]

@@MMScaleModels are u using a gloss or matte paint filter ?

[@user-sv6dy8pk2q]

Цвет далек от натурального. Нужно металлик с белой краской разводить или поверх красить полуматовым / матовым лаком.

[@MMScaleModels]

Yes I know that.. this green is not that green. The only true colour is the one on the actual AC. If you put 20 used mig-21s next to eachother they will be all different.

[@user-sv6dy8pk2q]

@@MMScaleModels Я не про зеленый. Я про основной цвет. Дюраль покрывали краской с малым количеством серебра. Самолет имел полуматовый оттенок. Плюс люки и элементы обшивки имели разные тона. Т.е надо экспериментировать с основой. Красить серым глянцем, черным и тд. Основу делать дымчатой и разнородной для эффекта окиси / патины. Или покрывать полуматовым / матовым лаком, а дальше шкуркой обрабатывать до нужного эффекта матовости.
Вот примеры:
scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/viewtopic_start_60_t_30806.html (фольга)
ruclips.net/video/pMjuSZdHayE/видео.html (краска)

[@MMScaleModels]

I know what you are talking about, the green was just an expression. I personally don't pay that much attention to colour accuracy... For many reasons.

[@glpub6994]

Bonjour quel est ton aerographe

[@MMScaleModels]

I use 0.25 fengda Airbrush for the metllizers.