MiG-29 Fulcrum `Sniper´ - build log

This is my objective: the modernized prototype of the Romanian Air Force Mig-29 Fulcrum “Sniper”.
The MiG-29 "Sniper" prototype was a modernized version of the Romanian Air Force's Fulcrum, upgraded in collaboration with Elbit Israel to feature NATO-compatible avionics, improved radar, and enhanced weapons systems, blending Soviet engineering with Western technology. 

Here’s the good and the bad:

The project will be completed quickly due to the small number of parts, but the Hasegawa Fulcrum is scarce in details. 

It’s such a basic and simple kit to build, too bad the decals are very old and they break easily 

Model primed today with Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Gray 

Pre-shaded in the same day with MRP black 

Underside of the Fulcrum. Closed the engine gaps further with super-glue + sanding 

“I WAS INVERTED”  

Main color applied, Tamiya LP-41 Mica-Blue 

It has been a good weekend, plenty of progress done 

Minor corrections needed here and there, but the Sniper is very close to completion. BTW I felt a crazy urge to try the RoAF decals, I’m glad they are on ❤️ 

Landing gear bays painted with Italeri Dark Ghost Gray. 

Decals applied, then 2 coats of Tamiya X-22 Clear to protect the decals and after a few hours drying up, curently applying Panel Line Accent to make my model more realistic ? 

Done