froggy

Very nice build of a classic Airfix kit with clever home-made improvements. I discovered this kit back in 1973, at the age of 7, when I started to build models. He was sold in the library facing my school and I was very impressed by the box art and the clean lines of this jet. Two critics (made with a constructive spirit) : - The tail code : I think you inverted the left and right decals. It should read « NK » (code of CVW-14) from left to right - Airfix kit depicts an early RA-5C with rounded shape air intakes and no LEX. The one you chose was a late model with squared shaped air intakes and LEX extending up to the start of the air intakes. The late models Viggie have BuAer numbers in the 156XXX serie.... This having been said, I will largely inspire me from your step by step to build mine !

Hello, I am not competent about the drop tanks, but concerning the ejector seats I think I can help you : - The MiG-17 FRESCO A had the same ejector seat as the MiG-15 FAGOT - The MiG-17 FRESCO C had another ejector seat. This one was also used by the MiG-19 Regards, MARC

Hasegawa is, indeed, the old FROG (late 60's kit) The best, for me , is the FUJIMI serie (issued in 1988) The Italeri looks nice but FUJIMI has more and finer details and a more attractive decals sheet (up to 5 variants)...