This
is a fictitious Mig-21MF of the Macedonian Air Force, circa 1993. The
Macedonian Air Force tried to obtain a Mig-21 after gaining independence from
Yugoslavia, in order to counter Albanian insurgents in the mountains on the
eastern border. The UN, however, somehow put a stop to the order. The
country later obtained a few Su-25 Frogfoot ground attack aircraft from the
Ukraine to perform the same role. This particular aircraft represents a
ground attack version, equipped with a solitary 23mm cannon, rocket pods, and a
250kg free fall bomb, based at Skopje, the capital.
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The kit is built
straight out of the box with the exception of the addition of Eduard
cockpit detailing and engine detailing, along with spares to give some
additional life to the landing gear, gear bays, and air brakes. Country
roundels were masked and painted, with the exception of the tail flag
decals, which were from Linden Hill. Stencils were from Tally Ho
Decals. Tamiya acrylic paints were used exclusively.
Happy modelling!
Tom Valaoras
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