Gary Brantley's Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG17F

[406 Silverado]

When this aircraft build first popped up on the forum I just couldn’t get over the camouflage pattern. I’m a sucker for any kind of paint job/ scheme that is out of the ordinary and this……this is just THAT. I’ve known Gary for a long time and have somehow not seen this build of his until recently. I was astounded by what he has achieved with not only the painting and detailing that went into this build but also these forced perspective shots that he pulls off so very well. Great work on this one bud and she sure looks good at the top of the page.



The Completed Thread: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG17F North Vietnamese Air Force

[Leon]

That's a great looking build!

[handiabled]

A spectacular build and photo shoot with this one! Congrats on a great showcase build Gary!

[kyledehart5]

This is a beautiful build!! Another great choice!!

[keavdog]

Congratulations Gary - that's a great build and super camo job.

[garybrantley]

Thanks so much for this honor, Joe!  🙏🏻 And thanks to Leon, Brent, Kyle and John for your comments!  🥃  In the words of my long-gone Dad, "Even a blind hog finds an acorn now and then." 😄 Sometimes, even I get lucky with a model and this MiG is one that turned out well.   I sure appreciate all of your encouragement and support; one can never have too much of that! 👍

[Tobi]

A very good looking model and nicely put into scene.
But why has he red stars as kill marks on the fuselage?

[brandonk]

That is stupendous. Very nice build my man!!

[garybrantley]

Apr 9, 2024 11:03:02 GMT -5 Tobi said:

A very good looking model and nicely put into scene.
But why has he red stars as kill marks on the fuselage?

Thanks, Tobi! 🥃  Yeah, the red stars were kill markings for enemy aircraft destroyed.    Why are they red?   Why, that's the NVAF way! 😄

[garybrantley]

Apr 9, 2024 11:09:20 GMT -5 brandonk said:

That is stupendous. Very nice build my man!!

Thanks, Brandon! 🥃 I sure appreciate the vote of confidence!  It turned out quite Miggy!  😁

[TJ]

Very well deserved of the recognition Gary. Awesome MiG

[garybrantley]

Apr 10, 2024 17:42:55 GMT -5 TJ said:

Very well deserved of the recognition Gary. Awesome MiG

Thanks, TJ! 👍 

I do feel very honored to have it recognized this way; quite unexpected but cool as can be! 😁

[deafpanzer]

Way to go Gary!!!!

[garybrantley]

Apr 11, 2024 7:03:16 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Way to go Gary!!!!

Andy, thanks for that; much appreciated, I assure you! 😊

[tcoat]

Apr 9, 2024 11:03:02 GMT -5 Tobi said:

A very good looking model and nicely put into scene.
But why has he red stars as kill marks on the fuselage?

Apr 10, 2024 8:52:14 GMT -5 garybrantley said:

Apr 9, 2024 11:03:02 GMT -5 Tobi said:

A very good looking model and nicely put into scene.
But why has he red stars as kill marks on the fuselage?

Thanks, Tobi! 🥃  Yeah, the red stars were kill markings for enemy aircraft destroyed.    Why are they red?   Why, that's the NVAF way! 😄

Maybe they shot down a bunch of their Soviet trainers?

[Green KreationZ]

That paint job is a 10/10!! Really fantastic job!

[garybrantley]

Apr 11, 2024 22:04:31 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

That paint job is a 10/10!! Really fantastic job!

Thank you, Keith!  🙏🏻  I was pretty scared of that scheme and worried that the old Paasche H wouldn't be up to it in my hands, but it turned out better than expected.   I think I just got lucky with this one! 😊   I sure appreciate the kind words! 🤠

[ogrejohn]

Very nice looking MiG Gary!

[garybrantley]

Apr 13, 2024 11:44:37 GMT -5 ogrejohn said:

Very nice looking MiG Gary!

Thank you, sir, for the wonderful comment on the '17!    I appreciate it! 👍

[Medicman71]

Great work!

[garybrantley]

Apr 14, 2024 10:35:37 GMT -5 Medicman71 said:

Great work!

Thanks a million, Mike!    👍

[buddho]

Gorgeous finish!

[fox]

WOW!! Fantastic work! The camera work is great!

Stay safe.
Jim 

[garybrantley]

Apr 14, 2024 20:30:50 GMT -5 buddho said:

Gorgeous finish!

Apr 22, 2024 19:23:25 GMT -5 fox said:

WOW!! Fantastic work! The camera work is great!

Stay safe.
Jim 

Thank you, gentlemen!  🙏🏻  I sure appreciate your kind comments.  Wow, more love for my old MiG; gotta love that! 😁 

[mach7]

Beautiful!!

[garybrantley]

Apr 23, 2024 8:17:59 GMT -5 mach7 said:

Beautiful!!

Many thanks for that, mach7! 😊

[sharp]

Very nice airbrush work. Awesome build!

[garybrantley]

Apr 23, 2024 11:45:45 GMT -5 sharp said:

Very nice airbrush work. Awesome build!

I am glad that you like that MiG.  😃  Thank you very much for the kind comments; very nice of you! 🤠

[robbo]

That is very nicely painted

[stuart]

Superb work Gary!