MiG-21M

[+paulopanz 2,875]

The Mig-21M (modernizeerovannyy) was the export version of the Mig-21S (Sapfeer-21 radar), the first fighter of the third generation Mig-21s.

 

Both NATO nickname was Fishbed-J, the engine was the Soyuz R11F2S-300.

 

It differed from the domestic version in two important respects: the downgraded (simplified) avionics and the built-in GSh-23L gun.

 

The Mig-21MF (modernizeerovannyy forseerovannyy), the export version of the Mig-21SM (S-modernizeerovannyy), all named Fishbed-J too, had the more powerfull engine Soyuz R13-300, the rear view periscope and two blast deflectors below the blow-in doors.

 

The Mig-21M was exported in East Germany (87), Poland (36), Czechoslovakia (24), Romania (60), Yugoslavia (25), Bulgaria (15), Syria (12), Egypt (12) and India.

 

The IAF had 65 Soviet-built Mig-21M (izdeliye 96) were called in India Mig-21MF, but the Indian-built Type-88 (izdeliye 96F) , very similar to soviet Mig-21MF, was called Mig-21M , that caused some misunderstandings …..

 

There was’nt in TW/TK simulations.

 

So I started from the Mig-21MF and removed the periscope and the blast deflectors, changed the engine stats (data taken from previous Mig-21S mod), made some other editings (performances and weapons) took some stock MF skins (Soviet, Syrian and Eaf), made new ones and historical known serial numbers.

 

I was not able to remove periscope from inside the cockpit, if someone could , do it please for me.

 

Because some Mig-21M were “retrofitted” with periscope and blast plates, I'll include in the pack a dedicated retrofitted data.ini. You have only to change it with the stock one.

In this way the plane is identical in shape to later Mig-21MF.

 

 

Take a preview look, please

 

 

 

... and more

 

 

 

The new skins included:

 

1) LSK Silver & Camo with historical serial numbers (made on Souli’s original work as usual) and “Q” quality marks on appropriate planes;

2) PWL Silver with historical serial numbers;

3) Yugo Silver with historical serial numbers;

4) IAF Silver & Camo with known historical serial numbers (I'm looking for all IAF serials ..... if You have something, please help).

5) CVL Silver with historical serial numbers;

 

 

 

Romania decals and silver skin is the next job.

 

 

Paul

Edited June 17, 2009 by paulopanz

[+KnightWolf45 1,147]

cool man

 

Cocas

[+paulopanz 2,875]

cool man

 

Cocas

 

 

You are too kind with me, man.

 

 

Paolo :yes:

[+Soulfreak 6,509]

hey Paulo, if you need more references on LSK MiG-21´s let me know.

I have a lot and will get in the next days some more!

 

btw, nice work...

Edited June 17, 2009 by Soulfreak

[kukulino 1]

My friends and me had Mig-21MA and Mig-21R as WIPs. But they are grounded for this time.

 

Czechoslovak MA (removed periscope, cannon deflectors too)

 

MA is M version just with added "A". Later updated to MF standard (both versions were WIPs)

 

Mig-21R without cannon and deflectors...

 

Old projects, but no progress as I said. Our MA was planned as Czechoslovak MA, so no colision with your M I think.

 

Good luck :yes:

 

Migs forever

Edited June 17, 2009 by kukulino

[+paulopanz 2,875]

hey Paulo, if you need more references on LSK MiG-21´s let me know.

I have a lot and will get in the next days some more!

 

btw, nice work...

 

 

 

 

Everything will be welcome. I like Migs.

 

Thank you Souli

 

Paolo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My friends and me had Mig-21MA and Mig-21R as WIPs. But they are grounded for this time.

 

Czechoslovak MA (removed periscope, cannon deflectors too)

 

MA is M version just with added "A". Later updated to MF standard (both versions were WIPs)

 

Mig-21R without cannon and deflectors...

 

Old projects, but no progress as I said. Our MA was planned as Czechoslovak MA, so no colision with your M I think.

 

Good luck

 

Migs forever

 

 

 

Migs forever, too.

 

I only made some decals for a generic silver CVL skin, that should be a placeholder waiting your Czech dedicated mod.

 

Thanks.

 

Paul

Edited June 17, 2009 by paulopanz

[+ST0RM 145]

Paulo,

 

Nice work. The DDR Fishbed will look great in formation with the MF DDR MiG-29A.

 

Thanks.

-S

[+paulopanz 2,875]

Paulo,

 

Nice work. The DDR Fishbed will look great in formation with the MF DDR MiG-29A.

 

Thanks.

-S

 

Thank you, Sir.

 

Now I'm working with some stencils Soulfreak sent to me yesterday .....

 

 

Paolo :yes:

[+Soulfreak 6,509]

Thank you, Sir.

 

Now I'm working with some stencils Soulfreak sent to me yesterday .....

 

 

Paolo :yes:

 

 

Have still something more for you Paulo.

scanned today a 1/32 Decalsheet for you. on it you can read every

stencil....

will send you the building plan too...

 

EDIT:

Sended via PM, I have scanned the decal sheet and the building plan for the Revell MiG-21MF / SPS

Edited June 18, 2009 by Soulfreak

[+krizis 6]

Hi Kukulino

May I ask you which parts (other than listed) were removed from original LOD? Just interesting.

[+Soulfreak 6,509]

only something, while we´re talking about LSK Fishbeds...

check the number and insiders know what this is for a bird....

[+Gepard 11,191]

MiG-21bis Jagdgeschwader 8 (JG-8) "Hermann Matern" Marxwalde airfield, serial number 75035407. Delivered in July 1976, served till 1990, was taken over by Bundeswehr, new tactical number 24+49, then phased out and, so the rumours, given to Croatia to fight the serbs.

 

One comment, the double missile rail was used only for R-60 missiles, not for the heavier R-3S or R-13M. Model still need the plates below the anti-pompage air intakes.

[kukulino 1]

Than German Mig looks sweet

 

@krizis: chek PMs pls :yes:

 

Than German Mig looks sweet

 

@krizis: chek PMs pls :yes:

[+Spillone104 553]

Here your dear DDR Mig-21 in real action.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgK8CqrobuE

[+Soulfreak 6,509]

ahhh gepard, you´re the man!

[+paulopanz 2,875]

Calling for Soulfreak ....

 

 

 

.... Souli watch those birds ........ and

 

 

 

 

tell me somethig about ......

 

 

 

Could You read the stencils You sent to me ?

 

 

 

 

The skins are now 2048x2048 .... so You'll be able almost to read them !

 

If You have something else, please send.

 

Maybe a new (better) picture of Russian stencils for VVs use :yes: .

 

 

Yours

 

Paulopanz

[+Soulfreak 6,509]

great paulo, but one tip for high-rez skins.

it looks better to paint the insignias direct on the bitmaps...

haven´t got the decal sheet for em. sorry... :(

[+Epizikl 7]

paulopanz (!)

 

Beautiful skin looks (!).

 

And what model was used (?!).

Apparently, the model derived from the MiG-21bis of SF2E ...

[Shaolin 0]

If someone wants to use them, I made the 800l and the 490l droptanks for the 21 (by Soulfreaks request) - but they might need a better skin (Paint.NET template included)...

 

MiG_21_Droptanks.7z

Edited June 22, 2009 by Shaolin

[+paulopanz 2,875]

paulopanz (!)

 

Beautiful skin looks (!).

 

And what model was used (?!).

Apparently, the model derived from the MiG-21bis of SF2E ...

 

 

The model I used is the stock SF-2 Mig-21MF (modded to Mig-21M).

 

Thanks.

 

Paul

Edited June 23, 2009 by paulopanz

[+paulopanz 2,875]

great paulo, but one tip for high-rez skins.

it looks better to paint the insignias direct on the bitmaps...

haven´t got the decal sheet for em. sorry... :(

 

 

I have some LSK Insignas in the decal sheet You send ... but I don't like very much panting them on the planes.

(Numbers never at all ...)

 

In fact, I think that our sim' decals system is the best.

 

I'll try it.

 

Paul

[+Soulfreak 6,509]

paulo, if you paint the decals on the bitmaps, you avoid the bleeding of the decals, they will be weathered, the panellines show on the dacals wich all make it look more realistic. thats the reasons why i paint em on the *.bmps...

It was only a suggestion / tip... ;-)

[+Gepard 11,191]

To make the things a little bit more difficult: Each single MiG-21 of the LSK (east german air force) had had a unique camo sceme. There were no two birds who had the exactly same look.

[+Soulfreak 6,509]

experts know that Michael....

but who will do hundrets of different paintshemes for the LSK

MiG-21´s???

[Atreides 144]

Really looking forward to these MIG's with great anticipation. Keep up the great work !

 

MIG's Forever.

Edited June 23, 2009 by Atreides