Mig 15 bis - 1/33 - YG-Model

[Kevin WS]

Ha en tried spraying a coat on the paper? Varnish? May help with the cracking?

You could test this on some scrap paper.

[nyam]

Kevin, thanks for the suggestion. But the model is already built. The other model I have of the same manufacturer, the Su-17, also is metallized with the same type of paper.
When I dare to ride sure I'll follow your advice.
I know it's another story, but for you to understand the complexity of this other model I attached a few pictures.
The instruccions are so confused for me. And there's any reference how to laminate if its necessary. It's a shame because I really like this model but at now i have not the level to built this.
Regards,
Jordi

[nyam]

Originally Posted by nyam

Thank you very much to all.
Tim, i also have the Su-17 of this manufacturer, but for now i'm afraid to mount it.
Almost all the fuselage parts are joined without any flange so that the accuracy in cutting and assembling the frames is more than necessary. Calculating by eye consists of about 450 pieces.

About assembly I can say that everything has fit quite well (and indeed in good hands).

I'm finding problems: Basically the type of paper, to be bright, as bending cracks ink. For its thinness is very sensitive to manipulation and then may appear "dents" undesirables. This in my case it is increased by not knowing how to interpret correctly the instructions I have to keep trying, with the cut off pieces as is fitting.
Anyway i think this is a very interesting kit. You will see...

Now some more pics of de cockpit:

Ups! sorry Tim, i meant Isaac.

[Kevin WS]

Good grief - what a complicated model. I am impressed you finished it.

Bending the metallic paper. Been thinking, maybe the spray may not work. It may affect the metallic finish. I suppose you can test the idea though and see.

How about dampening the metallic paper before folding? Would this work? Has anyone else tried this? Any input?

[idan]

first i sorry about my english. I want you to know that since you started your mig 15 bis built two months ago i was watching every day at your photos on the spanish site.my wife knows spanish so she translated to me a little bit.I think your work is amazing!! I also have the su 17 and the f 23 of yg model and i want to built them and i dont know how is the fitting between the different parts. is the fitting of yg model is good or you need to work with photoshop to correct the part?

I saw your photos of this model for the last 2 months at the spanish site and i want to tell you that your work is amazing!!! I also have the su 17 of yg that i want to built but i want to know how was the fitting between the parts. Is yg is a good fitting company or you need to correct mistakes at the models' parts?
IDAN

[nyam]

Short history:

AT the end of WW2 the Soviet Union developed its first jet engine axial flow thanks to technology developed by Germany captured by the Soviets. Due to the limited performance of such engines and given the need for more substance engines, surprisingly the Soviet Union reached an agreement with Britain to Rolls Royce to sold several units-of the best jet engine in this times: the Rolls Royce Nene (the British company had a tradition of naming their engines with river names).

With these centrifugal flow engines the Soviet Union was able to develop their own engine designed by Vladimir Klimov. The result was the Klimov RD-45 would mount the Mig 15.

Hope you like it.

[spinynorman]

Great work!

[nyam]

Now the back of fuselaje with the housing for the engine and speed brakes:

[leclerc]

Nice and clean built. I always enjoy a NMF (Natural Metal Finish) effect on every aircraft model. I think you have impressed me with your build quality

Regards from Jakarta,Indonesia
ARDI

[Hathaway Veteran]

I have seen real Mig-15s up close. The cockpit is cramped and the pilot sits between the two nose canon, which suggests a noisy vibration experience when fired. Also the space is very tight for pilots taller than 5-foot 5-inches.

Your models cockpit looks very well done!)6