Zero Enna Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I already have MiG-15/23/25/27/29/31, and will purchase Zvezda's MiG-21bis, all in 1/72, but I don't know anything about 1/72 MiG-17 and MiG-19... WEll, my only "requirement": Engraved panel lines, all the kits I already have, have engraved panel lines. Versions? I'd like a MiG-17F (that which looks like a MiG-15, w/o radar) and a MiG-19S (I think the chinese copy is based on this version). Thanks a a lot in advance. Best regards. José. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 The most recent MiG-17 kits to fit your description are from AZ Models. Their shapes look good, but they are lacking in finer details, such as complete lack of intake trunking, and are a bit on the pricy side for what you get. I think your only option for a MiG-19S with engraved panel lines is the Bilek kit. It will have you scratch building some of the finer details, but does give you some guidance how to do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otto Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Actually, one of the best MiG-19S kits is still the old KP kit but it has raised panel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
172flogger Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 The most recent MiG-17 kits to fit your description are from AZ Models. Their shapes look good, but they are lacking in finer details, such as complete lack of intake trunking, and are a bit on the pricy side for what you get. I think your only option for a MiG-19S with engraved panel lines is the Bilek kit. It will have you scratch building some of the finer details, but does give you some guidance how to do that. ZTS Plastyk company from Poland copied both KP MiG-19S and MiG-17PF kits. Both crude copies are with deep and simple engraved panel lines like more known Plastyk/Mastercraft MiG-21MF. All engraved copies are still available under Plastyk and Mastercraft brands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rav_pl Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 All engraved copies are still available under Plastyk and Mastercraft brands. Avoid them! Original KP kits are much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Yes, the ZTS and Mastercraft knockoffs are garbage, thus I didn't mention them. Better to rescribe the original KP kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 As for the MiG-19 I think the KP is a good starting point, but it all depends on how deep you want to go into a build. Not far from here in the Build in Progress you can find my attempts to do something from the KP kit. They were built almost 20 years ago and I was surprisen in the past few weeks when preparing this material for posting here that in the past 20 years nothing much has happened with relations to the MiG-19 as far as 72 scale goes. This is sad :( :( :( . I will have a look at the Bilek kit this Saturday so maybe after that I can say something more. The MiG-19 but also the MiG-17 and I would say even the MiG-15 have been very much neglected by manufactures in 72 scale :( But the line is long and we can also speak of the MiG-23 or many others too. Hope you can complete your collection. (in time anyway) Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
172flogger Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Avoid them! Original KP kits are much better. yes, its true. Original KP mould under Kopro brand: http://www.model-making.eu/products/Mikoyan-MiG-19-Farmer.html http://www.model-making.eu/products/Mig-17-PF-Fresco-D.html Polish engraved copies: MiG-19S: http://www.model-making.eu/products/MIG-19S-Farmer.html http://www.model-making.eu/products/Mikoyan-Guriewicz-Mig-19-Seniang-F6.html http://www.model-making.eu/products/Mikoyan-Guriewitz-Mig-19-Jianjiji-6-Chinese-Aair-Force.html MiG-17PF: http://www.model-making.eu/products/Mikoyan-Guriewicz-MIG17PF-Radar-Fresco.html http://www.model-making.eu/products/Mikoyan-Guriewicz-MiG-17-PF-Fresco.html http://www.model-making.eu/products/Mikoyan-Guriewitz-Mig-17-PF-Sirish-Air-Force.html http://www.model-making.eu/products/Mikoyan-Guriewitz-MiG-17-PF-Soviet-Jet-Fighter.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piotrek.S. Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 As for MiG-17 AZModel is quite nice. When it comes to Farmers, in 1/72 look at Ebay or somewhere else for Bilek. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mirage@enthusiast Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hello! For the MiG-17F the AZ Model kit is highly recommended, for the MiG-17PF also the AZ Model kit is the best but the KP is not so bad just need rescribing the panel lines. For the Mig-19 family (S,P and PM) I guess the Bilek is your favorit. Avoid the old KP because the canopy of these items are crap! The Poland made copies of the KP worse than the original.The new KP issues are much better because they renewed their tools and the plastic parts are more clear but they have still raising!!! panel lines here is the NEW KP manufacture link: http://www.kp-models.com/catalogue/products/category/72_jet_airplanes/ Cheers Polo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike J. Idacavage Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi Jose! While this may not quite be far enough along to help you in your decision, I started an in-progress build on the 1/72 AZ Model Mig17F in the colorful acrobatics plane GB here on ARC. Here's the link to the start of my build: http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=243689 I just started back on this build after a long delay (job and house construction) and hope to be posting updates on a more regular basis. While the AZ Model kit looks to require some modeling experience due to it's design and low pressure molding, I am happy with it so far. Have fun modeling! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otto Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I have always liked the KP MiG-19. I have built a few of them as a kid and still have a few in the original boxes in my stash. Even with the raised detail they look nice. Even though the detail is raised, it is extremely fine. If built right it looks like etched detail from a foot or two away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deino Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Any news on Trumpeter's long delayed MiG-19 ??? Deino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zero Enna Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I completely forgot this topic, sorry. Mike J. Idacavage, That's a very nice start, I just don't kike how they made the wing halves... I think I'll try to find DML MiG-17, the one with afterburner, if I can find it, if not, the AZ Models is the next option. As you may know, I already received my MiG-19 from ZTS Plastyk, I know that KP is better, but ZTS is cheaper and has recessed panel lines so it will be a faster build, I just have to make some modifications/detailing, but that's just half the fun. Thanks a lot for your advices. Best regards. José. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.