Kit Review: Academy 1:48 MiG-29A Fulcrum A

Academy's MiG-29A Fulcrum A comes in a variety of boxes but are all the same kit (as far as I know). As my fetish for MiG-29's deepens and I have already purchased the Revell USA 1:48 kit, which is a pretty Ho-hum kit, I went in search of something with more detail and "drama". Great Wall Hobby (GWH) has, what appear to be some nice kits, but I can't justify spending $80 USD on a kit, given my current skill level. That leaves me looking for something between the Revell kit, which I got with a 55% off coupon for $10 USD, and the Great Wall kits at $80+ USD. I stumbled across a couple of Academy MiG-29 kits; specifically the MiG-29A Fulcrum A (no. 12263) because it appears to come with the Luftwaffe decals which I have a difficult time finding in the aftermarket. Anyway as part of my usual research I collected some video reviews and other assorted online resources to try and learn more about the kit and  what to expect.

Playlist Home: Kit Review: Academy 1:48 MiG-29A Fulcrum A
Number of Videos: 3
Duration of Playlist: approx. 30 mins

Additional Online Resources

Vodnik's MiG-29A Review

Vodnik's MiG-29A Build Log

Review and build log containing detailed breakdown of a lot of the deviations from the actual airframe. Personally, as I am largely just a beginner, I don't hang up on this level of detail, contenting myself with OOB builds. But if YOU are then this might provide some useful information, and if nothing is inspirational to review whilst building your own.

Modeling Madness (Spyros Vakatatsis &  Kyriakos Labropoulos)

Review and build log containing impressions of model and build-ability.

ModelVersium.de 
A very brief review of the kit. It's in German but if you speak the language then no problem. If not, then Google translator makes short work of it and translates it into comethign legible for us non-speakers :)

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Video Attributions ...

FFS Models
Ivan the Terrible
Chrizlys Modellbau Werkstatt

Model Build: F/A-18 Super Hornet

I just added a Revell  1:48 scale, F/A-18 Super Hornet to my "stash". As I have been building and focusing exclusively  in 1:72 scale this will something of a leap for me. Upon initial glance I am excited about the level of detail although I have no idea what I will do with a model this size when complete. Part of the thrill of this hobby I suppose!

As with most of my models I started collecting video tutorials on F-18 builds. Looks like a pretty popular aircraft to model, however it also sounds like the Revell version is going to be something of a challenge. As I am just a Noob in this hobby that does not bode well for me! LOL ... I  guess you can't get better without working through being bad first. :) Besides I got for 40% off at the craft store so for $13 USD I figure it's still a pretty good deal.

This Model Build: F/A Super Hornet playlist includes 18 video, from 7 channels and span 3 - 3.5 hours when watched straight through. I wanted to issue a special call out to Doog's Models for his particularly informative multi-part build, something I have come to expect from Matt's videos. Thanks!

Playlist Home: Model Build: F/A-18 Super Hornet
Number of Videos: 18
Playlist Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours

Contributors ...
ScaleModelAircraft
IvanTheTerrible
Doogs' Models
Genessis Models
Bruno Basaez
MurderInkModels
Coen's Scale Modelling