WIP: Mig-23

[PinkyandBrain]

Here it is, my Mig-23 WIP Thread.

I’ll keep posting updates constantly, i’m dedicating as much time as i can into this project as far as my job is letting me.

So here we go:

[Bonedust]

Good stuff bud.

[PinkyandBrain]

Wings anyone?

[WaveyDave]

Nice work.

Good to see some progress

Regards
Dave

[Turkeydriver]

Looks good. Do you plan to include the bolt-on chaff/flare launchers on the model? See here http://backfiretu-22m.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/mig-23mld.jpg Hope its ok to link the image. Its a
MiG-23MLD, and the game intention is for the most widely exported ML correct? So it may not apply. If you do have access to International Air Power Review volume 14, its an excellent resource on the MiG-23.

[molnibalage]

For MiG-23s not only the 3D model the issue. Wepons, racks, FM and radar. ML was lighter than MF and had stonger engines with better consumpiton, even with stornger engines and less fuel its range was bigger. Only on MLD and MiG-27 has dispensers from '23 family. (MiG-27 is descandant of MiG-23BN.)
MiG-23MLD had a bit different wing (saw-tooth) for hih AoA dogfighting. It had R-73E without HMS and has different radar than every other '23 variant.

(Not the ML were the most widely exported variant, the MF regardless what is more important for you, number of operators or exported qty. In Warsaw Pact both were used but MF was in bigger qty. From ML mostly non WP countries bought in the middle or late '80s.)

[karadi]

Hi PinkyandBrian,

Great work.

Can u tell me what tool u r using to model the Mig-23.

kaRadi

[PinkyandBrain]

Sure karadi,

i’m using 3Ds Max 2011 for all my modeling stuff.

PB

[PinkyandBrain]

Air Intakes

[tiag]

Is already looking nice. Let me know when you need someone to skin it.:)

Cheers

Tiag

[molnibalage]

When will be “ready” plase post pics with higher res from different angle. If you make a high poly 3D model be as accurate as can be.

[PinkyandBrain]

@molnibalage:

When will be “ready” plase post pics with higher res from different angle. If you make a high poly 3D model be as accurate as can be.

Can’t say when it will be ready molni… i’m doing this in my free time and this time varies on a daily basis… I’ll post some different angle shots with the next update… there’s not much to see right now! Of course it’ll be as accurate as i can make it!

[molnibalage]

It will be good when you think you are ready. I’m patient.

[Davicico]

It looks very nice, good work

Salu2!!

[Revientor]

Dont forget add the new feature “licence plates” or “aircraft numbering system” in all the 3d aircraft modelled by new

[PinkyandBrain]

Update:

Worked on the Cockpit Exterior a bit, at least… it’s there now

Next up:
-Redo the Wings… they’re way to fat and look like crap right now
-Landing Gear
-Rough Cockpit Shapeout
-Fuselage

As always: Let me know what you think…

[Davicico]

Very nice

Salu2!!

[PinkyandBrain]

Still on it, i’m just a little busy at work atm… i’ll keep y’all up2date

[PinkyandBrain]

Hey,

i found some time to redo the wings and finish up the last holes in the body. Not much but at least something.

[molnibalage]

Can you make screens with bigger res and from more angle? Maybe me an my father can make comment about to make more accurate.