Hi guys

It is time for the new project at the right scale

The model is MIG-15 BIS by trumpeter at 1/32 scale, BUT in the box is anything else but not MIG-15

So we must to re-work almost all of the parts - with a lot of scratch and aftermarket photo-etched from PART













Cheers

Interesting Project! Love to see your changes.

Gaz

Hi Chavdar I have the same kit in my stash as well, what exactly needs changing in the kit? Is the profile wrong or have trumpeter simply used a Chinese produced Mig15 as their prototype and this differs from the Russian produced example? I ask as I'll be building mine sometime soon (Don't we always say that? LOL) and I'd like to know where and what to correct.

Hi Chris
there are a tons of things to fix and the first is the unmovable part of the canopy - with a lot of rework you can make something close to the original one:



Also the vertical and horizontal stabs need to come in shape:



The length of the fuselage is ok for me, but there are a tons of missing panel-lines, rivets and technical doors that I will try to recreate
If you take some aftermarket goodies - etched set from Part and metal gun-barrels and pitot-tube from Master you can make an great Mig-15 Bis from that poor-detail Trumpeter kit.

Cheers friend

Subscribing to this one! I am thinking about doing this kit for the Foreign Fighters campaign in North Korean markings. I got this one many years ago and was able to get hold of the Cutting Edge cockpit, wheels, and intake splitter (before I was blackballed) and the Squadron canopy. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do with it!

Michael

Hi Michael, hope with your aftermarket, the final result to be awesome
here continue with :
remove the engine oil-covers;
detailing the air-brakes-bays with some etched parts;





Cheers guys

Continue with wires and tubes detailing:















Cheers

Fabulous work and with scratch build skills of the highest order. This will be brilliant when completed.

Gary

Thanks Gary
Now conrinue with wings detailing:




New gear covers:




The triple cannon:




New air-brakes:





And the nozzle cover:




Cheers

Wow,
I just love the amount of detail You put in this kit. I will be happy to follow Your build log!

Oliver

Thank you Oliver
I will try to keep weekly updates
Cheers

This is a Master Class in scratch and super detail building - just superb!
Gary

Thanks Gary cheers mate
Now continue with some painting:

And start to foil the fuselage:

That looks excellent!!! Love foil!

Gaz

Conitnue with foiling and rivet-lines:










Home-made decals are done - printed and sealed:




Made some stands for cannon and engine:





Cheers

I was amazed at your efforts until I saw the slip marks on the tires; then I was blown away! BRAVO Sir!

This should be in a museum once finished.

Your work just demonstrates how desperate we are for a current standard (injection) 1/32 new tool MIG-15. I can't believe how a famous world changing aircraft like this is so poorly served in 1/32!

Superb work mate!
Gary

Superb work.

Is the MiG15 covered well in any scale?

Following along, late to the party.
This looks amazing Chavdar!

Thanks friends well we really need some corect plastic shapes
of this bird at 32-nd scale.
And continue with the "base-stand" for the mig





Cheers guys

Chavdar,
I really like what you done with this bird. Your level of detailing is excellent.

I have one question: How did you go with the vanes on the wings. Did you foil them? Both?

Thanks,

Gaz

Thank you Gaz I really appreciate it
And yes, everything that you see at metal color is foil.
Cheers mate

I love what you're doing with the trailer, Chavdar!

Thanks my friend
Now continue with some wooden standfor the wings:






Aand start with the tractor for the plane:



Cheers guys