Hello everybody!
The MiG-21 is my first edf jet and the threads here and on rcgroups have been very helpful in preparing my MiG-21 for the first flights. It's a great model, much fun and thrill to fly, especially with other jets in the air. My brother has built a FlyFly Mirage last summer and persuaded me to buy an edf model, too. I like the classic jets and the MiG has always been one of my favourites. Since October last year I count 60 flights. No need to be nervous anymore but I'm still improving my landings on our narrow landing strip.
First flights have been in silver with a bad visibility in winter weather but silver is a good basis to apply a different colour scheme. I installed the Multiplex lights which are great for sunset flights. Landing lights are installed in the wheel bay in a slight downward angle and I can switch them on/off via the transmitter.
When doing research on the internet I found a huge variety of colours and the decision what to choose was difficult. In the end I came up with the rather simple but rare Finnish version. The advantage is a simple pattern (easy to apply) and huge markings so it's possible to recognise details in a low flyby, even reading the aircraft number on the fuselage.
The story about how Finland got their MiG-21 is interesting and I found a nice interview from one of their pilots:
Kind regards, Timo
The MiG-21 is my first edf jet and the threads here and on rcgroups have been very helpful in preparing my MiG-21 for the first flights. It's a great model, much fun and thrill to fly, especially with other jets in the air. My brother has built a FlyFly Mirage last summer and persuaded me to buy an edf model, too. I like the classic jets and the MiG has always been one of my favourites. Since October last year I count 60 flights. No need to be nervous anymore but I'm still improving my landings on our narrow landing strip.
First flights have been in silver with a bad visibility in winter weather but silver is a good basis to apply a different colour scheme. I installed the Multiplex lights which are great for sunset flights. Landing lights are installed in the wheel bay in a slight downward angle and I can switch them on/off via the transmitter.
When doing research on the internet I found a huge variety of colours and the decision what to choose was difficult. In the end I came up with the rather simple but rare Finnish version. The advantage is a simple pattern (easy to apply) and huge markings so it's possible to recognise details in a low flyby, even reading the aircraft number on the fuselage.
The story about how Finland got their MiG-21 is interesting and I found a nice interview from one of their pilots:
Kind regards, Timo
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