Lim-2 (MiG 15 bis) Trumpeter 1/48

[Xmald]

Hello, I`ve managed to take pics of the project I`ve been working on for quite some time. I`ve stopped cause I decided to build the new CSM`s kits - F.K.8.

The Lim-2 was a Polish Licensed built MiG 15 bis. I always wanted to have a decent looking kit of the Polish Lim 2 sitting on my shelf since I had been looking at one during 8 classes of my primary school (named after the 1st Fighter Regiment "Warszawa" (Warsaw) as you can see in the picture below:

Source: http://www.epktspotters.org - For discussion purposes only

 

Unfortunately, it has been repainted some time ago in an inaccurate manner - the tactical number should be red etc.

I was also lucky to find a picture of that plane during the time of its service in 38th Fighter Regiment located in Powidz:

 

When it comes to the kit I use the Part set for MiG 15 Bis and Bill Model decals and Alclad paints.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[S5 modeller]

Very nice. 

[Xmald]

Thanks!

[Xmald]

In the meantime, I`ve painted the pilot`s figure.

[Uncle Uncool]

Nice one!

Is there any differences between the MiG-15 bis and the MiG-17 shapewise other than the wing tips?

Cheers,

 

Unc²

[Xmald]

Yes, the differences are quite prominent. The 17 is bigger than the 15, the nozzle in most cases, the shape of the canopy, the shape of the airbrakes, 1 more fencer on the wing etc. 

When it comes to the PF or PFU variant the air intake is also different due to Izumrud radar.

I`m no expert just some things that come to my mind straight away. 

There`s 17 (Lim 5M) in my hometown too, but I need to find a way to get closer to it, cause it`s inside a military base set as a monument. I`m planning to build is as well.

[Bandsaw Steve]

Very nice! Can't have too many Migs (or LIMs). As well you know, I love these things!

 

Bandsaw Steve (ex Reconcilor)