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MiG E-152M - new 1/72 scale kit from Modelsvit


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Finally finished - the latest in Modelsvit's growing collection of one-off MiG prototypes..... this is the MiG E-152M.

 

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Apart from a few issues getting the cockpit/intake sub-assembly to fit, the rest was just the normal 'limited run' type of kit from Ukrainian manufacturer Modelsvit.

 

Great surface detail, comprehensive decal sheet, etched brass parts, self-adhesive masks for the wheel hubs, dielectric panels on the wings and the canopy - but  with the usual large sprue gates with every part needing to be 'fettled' before assembly.

 

It looks highly accurate and was a pleasure to build.

 

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Three wingtip options are included - with dummy (port) and test(Stbd) missiles. The canards can be left off - replaced by a fairing.

 

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The centreline drop tank is optional - it was not carried during its few flights.

 

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Canards and front-opening canopy - note the HUD.

 

This latest E-152M is the third 'BiG MiG' from Modelsvit - following their E-150 and E-152A.....

 

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All these many prototypes led, eventually, to the successful MiG-25......

 

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I hope that Modelsvit will re-issue this kit with markings for the record-breaking E-166...

 

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More photos here.

 

Ken

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