**** DONE: MiG 21 PF 'Fishbed D', Moscow District PVO Aviation Fighter Regiment, 1967

[vikingBerserker]

Beautiful job so far Terry.

[imalko]

Now, there's a man who knows his MiGs to the tiniest details. Great stuff Wojtek, as always.

Also, I agree with everyone. Model coming along nicely Terry.

[Wurger]

THX Igor.

And I agree the model looks great Terry.

[Airframes]

Thanks very much guys, and thanks once again Wojtek. The pics I have of the I.F.F. antenna I think are an earlier version, and it's difficult to tell if they're 'round' or flat. The pic you posted makes things a lot clearer - and easier!
Note, similar antenna are moulded onto the fin top.

[A4K]

Fantastic pics Wojtek!!!

[Wurger]

Note, similar antenna are moulded onto the fin top.

Yep..the antennas on the fin top are the second set of IFF antannas. Those two next were placed at the wing leading edges and on the sides of the fin. But these on the fin top and at the bottom of the nose were always flat.

[Airframes]

Great stuff Wojtek - thanks!

[Vic Balshaw]

Great pics Wojetk, nice clear close-ups.

[A4K]

I think the Project Kahu Skyhawks' IFF antennas under the nose were almost completely flat too (if I remember right). We later removed then as people kept walking into them!

[Airframes]

Have to admit I thought it strange that a transmitter for pulse signals would have dipole antenna, as per the kit parts. As shown in Wojtek's pic, they would normally be blade aerials, which are common on many types.

[Wurger]

I think it is the manufacturer's way for an easy path.Who can take care of a such small detail like the IFF antenna set? Nobody mostly.Am I right? But their shape was determeinated by the aerodynamic of supersonic aircraft.

[A4K]

You could be right my friend! Easier then to scratch new ones from thin card for a more accurate appearance...

[Airframes]

Very true.

[Wayne Little]

Great reference pis Wojtek....just remember Terry one little slip up with tiny parts and the carpet monster gets to eat!

[Airframes]

yep! My carper monster has a very fat belly.....bl**dy hands of mine!!