Early Christmas Pressie

**cut 'n' paste** · #1 12-20-2012, 11:55 AM

Hi, and Merry Christmas to all!

My grandson (5) is coming over this weekend, and I thought I'd make something to amuse him. I built Kittyhawk Software's MiG-15, available now only from Mike Hungerford, at Mike Hungerford: Paper Paradise Free Models.
It's a great little model - sturdy and a good flyer. Excellent even for little 'uns to play with!

**Vermin_King** · #2 12-20-2012, 12:39 PM

Looks very good. Did you build it at scale? I was thinking of reducing it myself

**Tapcho** · #3 12-20-2012, 12:40 PM

I can easily picture the the little fellow when he gets this - whoa, can I play with it! Good work and Happy Holidays to you.

Tappi

**cut 'n' paste** · #4 12-21-2012, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vermin_King

Looks very good. Did you build it at scale? I was thinking of reducing it myself

I built it at 100% of the original file. It has a wingspan of 195mm, and the real thing is 10.1 m so that makes the model just about 1/52nd. I think if it was reduced in size it would still build OK but might not fly so well.
I also used 180gsm paper, which makes it very sturdy but a bit heavy, but it still flies with catapult launch.
If I do another. I'll remove the dotted fold line indicators first. I like the fold on the wing which gives it a bit of an airfoil shape and a stiffer wing, without the need for a curved shape and formers.