Flankerman Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 This is the 1/72 scale La-200 (with Korshun radar) kitted by the Russian manufacturer 'Avis'. The La-200 was an attempt by Lavochkin to produce a twin-engined, radar-equipped all-weather fighter - in competition with the Mikoyan I-320 and Sukhoi's early Su-15 - a role eventually fullfilled by the Yak-25. Its a limited run kit - accurate, but lots of fettling needed - the worst part in the outward-canted, levered suspension, trailing link main undercarriage - a very weak multi-part assembly that won't support the weight of the model. I had to use a clear plastic prop to take the strain...... Still, its a rare subject unlikely to be kitted by any of the mainstream manufacturers - so more power to Avis :thumbsup:/>/> The underwing fuel tanks have incorrect pylons that must be altered..... Note the exhaust for the forward turbojet under the centre fuselage. That weak main undercarriage...... It's just so sad looking .......... More photos showing construction here. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 An interesting subject and build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Fine job, Ken, as always. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arne Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Good Job, good Model of an very interesting Aircraft ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Great work on this kit, I've never heard of them, but you've created a fantastic little model of this rare beast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Ruskies surely came a long way from this to the flanker in terms of the looks dept. Great build Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Fantastic job Ken. Clearly designed by the Peoples' First Commissariat of functionally hideously ugly aircraft production. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) You know, in Russa not all, what made for hard work, not necessarily has to be beautiful. Edited April 23, 2016 by kotey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 In a discussion about the La-200 on another forum, it was pointed out that the front nosegear door is wrong... Avis' instructions show it as I have modelled it - hanging down in front of the noseleg. But a study of photos - and Avis' own box art - show that it should open to port. A simple fix - but one to watch out for. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 :whistle:/>/> You know, in Russa not all, what made for hard work, not necessarily has to be beautiful. Andrei (on the left) should know :whistle:/> The most handsome guy has a striped top............ :worship:/> Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Avis have just announced the Toriy radar variant ........ http://www.aviationmegastore.com/lavochkin-la-200-with-toriy-radar-bx72022-avis-models-bx72022-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=136420 Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 I have now corrected the nosewheel door.... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Thank you, Ken, for good words. So, you will buy other one ugly looking La-200? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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