WHY DO I DO THIS TO MYSELF?!

The Rat · January 26, 2016, 02:23:57 PM

Hauled out one from the stash, a KP MiG-17. Oh, the humanity. Why do I buy these cheapos on a whim, thinking they'll make good whiffing material? Why, why, WHY?

sandiego89 · January 26, 2016, 03:02:29 PM

The molds were likely made when 17's were still rolling off the assembly line

Good luck Sir!

-Dave

kerick · January 26, 2016, 03:16:32 PM

Just make it into something that's not a MiG 17!

zenrat · January 26, 2016, 04:25:00 PM

Tell me about it.
I have a KP Mig 21. I passed it over in favour of an Airfix 21 thinking it'd be an easier build.
That may have been a mistake. If time allows I'll be whiffing the KP 21 for the GB.

Dizzyfugu · January 27, 2016, 12:40:50 AM

The original KP MiG-17 and -21 ain't THAT bad at all, even today. I built them both, many moons ago when you had to import them from beyond the Iron Curtain, and they are still part of the home exhibition as real world builds.

O.K., you get raised panels and rivets galore, but anything you can ask for is actually there, later copies of these moulds are IMHO worse.

zenrat · January 27, 2016, 02:34:57 AM

I just had a rummage through the stash pulling stuff out and test fitting parts.
Making comparisons between A Model Yaks and KP MiG and KP comes out miles ahead.
I've also got 21s by ZTS and Bilek which have engraved panel lines.
Problem is I then got out an Eduard MiG 15 which puts all others to shame.

Captain Canada · January 27, 2016, 03:29:42 AM

Because you know you can do it !

Old Wombat · January 27, 2016, 06:41:24 AM

Because life isn't worth living without a few little challenges to keep you on top of your game!

Plus, we all need an excuse for a stiff (alcoholic beverage of your choice), every now & then!

nighthunter · January 27, 2016, 07:51:36 AM

Because we all know you love a challenge!

loupgarou · January 27, 2016, 11:46:39 AM

You inspired me to check my early russian jets.
I compared the Amodel and the Skarabeii MiG-9. the Amodel is one of the most horrible things I have seen!

On the other side I discovered I have THREE KP Yak-23

Maybe I should do a zwilling .

PR19_Kit · January 27, 2016, 03:07:53 PM

Quote from: loupgarou on January 27, 2016, 11:46:39 AM

On the other side I discovered I have THREE KP Yak-23 Maybe I should do a zwilling .

With three you could do a drilling.

My recollection of the original KP MiGs was that all the myriad air scoops and vents came as separate parts, all of which needed to be glued on carefully in totally inaccessible places.

The Rat · January 27, 2016, 06:34:41 PM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 27, 2016, 03:07:53 PMMy recollection of the original KP MiGs was that all the myriad air scoops and vents came as separate parts, all of which needed to be glued on carefully in totally inaccessible places.

Ah, that would be their MiG-19, which I built about 40 years ago. The 17 doesn't have the same affliction.

kerick · January 27, 2016, 08:04:02 PM

But they make a great assortment of spares. Seems to be way too many for one ac.

zenrat · January 27, 2016, 11:49:30 PM

Someone once said "there are no bad kits, just challenges".

But just how challenged do you need to be?

loupgarou · January 28, 2016, 10:04:14 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 27, 2016, 03:07:53 PM
Quote from: loupgarou on January 27, 2016, 11:46:39 AM

On the other side I discovered I have THREE KP Yak-23 Maybe I should do a zwilling .

With three you could do a drilling.

My recollection of the original KP MiGs was that all the myriad air scoops and vents came as separate parts, all of which needed to be glued on carefully in totally inaccessible places.

I'd settle for a single and a zwilling, I'm not completely Tophed.