Lancfan's Czech Fighter ***FINISHED***

[lancfan]

My builds will be a pair of the new Hobby Boss simplified MiG-15 kits. This is the first time I have worked on this make of kit and to be honest I have viewed their simplicity with some suspicion but these two models are brilliant, for some time I have wanted to build the MiG-15 as an occasional theme but have been at a loss for the right model and I think I have found it here.

This build is of the MiG-15 fighter and will be built using the H-Models Decals Czech MiG-15 sheet. All but one of the subject aircraft are in NMF finish, I will build the exception for a silver and red aerobatic team aircraft.

Here is the box/sprue shot to begin.



David.

[TobyC]

They're great little kits. I'm using this one for my build as well. You won't be disappointed.

[Dazzled]

I think I may change the name of this GB to "The Iron Curtain Nations Mig-15 Appreciation GB"

[lancfan]

LOL, will make a start later tonight.

David.

[TobyC]

I think I may change the name of this GB to "The Iron Curtain Nations Mig-15 Appreciation GB"

I have succumbed to the Eduard kit as well. I think Mig15s and F86s are lovely. Must remind myself to send a note of thanks to the North Koreans

[Blueberryruby]

is there a prize for the best mig?!

[Dazzled]

is there a prize for the best mig?!

Yep, the winner gets to run a Mig GB

[TobyC]

is there a prize for the best mig?!

Yep, the winner gets to run a Mig GB

I think a Mig 15 GB would be a good idea after all we have loads of Spitfire and Hurricane ones

[Blueberryruby]

is there a prize for the best mig?!

Yep, the winner gets to run a Mig GB

I think a Mig 15 GB would be a good idea after all we have loads of Spitfire and Hurricane ones

I would be in, still waiting to pop my Mig cherry

[Dazzled]

is there a prize for the best mig?!

Yep, the winner gets to run a Mig GB

I think a Mig 15 GB would be a good idea after all we have loads of Spitfire and Hurricane ones

I would be in, still waiting to pop my Mig cherry

Go on BR. We'll be gentle with you.

[MarkyM607]

I've succumbed to MiG addiction in a small way and now have the Art Model MiG-23UB waiting to be done!!

[fredk]

Before you glue the wings into the fuselage, give them a wee bend upwards. They have a tendancy for anhedral straight from the box, and its hard to correct when they are in place.

[lancfan]

I did do that on the UTI fred and it worked fine, thanks for the tip.


David.

[lancfan]

I started this model with the cockpit as I did with the UTI build.


I added some lead under and behind the cockpit tub.


Then installed the tub/air intake unit into the lower half of the fuselage.


Then I fitted the wing and closed up the fuselage.



David.

[Dazzled]

Nicely done David. This one's coming together as well as the 2 seater did.