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Info Eduard - July 2010
THE FINAL DOT
In conclusion, that’s it for today. We hope you found
this enjoyable and that nobody was too offended by our
opinions, or, god forbid, the opinions of the bunnies. They
say I express my eastern European traits, but I can’t be
the judge of that. I’ve never been to eastern Europe.
In August, we will be at the IPMS Nationals in Phoenix,
Arizona, and as with Brno, we will have our Oeffag and
bunny shirts, too. Also, I hope, our Brassin DB 601 engine
in 1/32nd. Stop by and say ‘hi’!
Vladimír Šulc
KITS: Test shots of the MiG-21, 1/48th.
ON APPROACH
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The first test shots dropped out of the molds on Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 1114h.
The photograph shows the moment of separating the molds, when the first tree saw the light
of day. This will become a collector’s item, and I wonder who will be able to confiscate it.
Note the reflection of the face of head of the production department, Martina Kurakova,
on the control panel display.
Designer of this kit, Ladislav Jonas, appears
pleased with the results of the test…
The first test item – a detail of the assist rocket motor.
The first test item – rocket pod.
The second test shot, this time four parts of the canopy and cockpit
components. Under close scrutiny. At left, designer Ladislav Jonas,
and in front, department head Martina Kurakova, programmer Herbert
Seifert, and head of tooling, Frantisek Toman.
A significant bit of news from June, 2010, specifically
the 24th and 25th, was the first tests of the first two forms
for the MiG-21 in 1/48th scale. It contained small details
of the weapons, and a frame of clear parts. As we say at
Eduard, ‘missiles and canopies we have, and now, just all
that’s in between….wings, fuselage and the rest. They’ll
make themselves.’ Our MiG-21 is truly a major project,
with corresponding expectations. The finished item will
hit the stores towards the end of the year. Contrary
to initial intentions of releasing the MF as a Limited Edition
kit with Czech markings, an international Profipack kit will
be first instead.