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  1. A new Clearprop Model project, Baykar Bayraktar TB2 plastic injected kit. Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3286542031628273&id=2155509878064833&m_entstream_source=feed_mobile See also Big Planes Kits (BPK) similar project thread: link V.P.
  2. Hello! In this article I would like to describe the build of the Clear Prop 1/72 Mig-23 MLA model (CPA72030). You can find detailed photos of the kit contents on the manufacturer's website here. A few words about the model. The basic kit includes: Sprues of the model with highly detailed surface. Pane lines are clear, thin and neat. The riveting is imitated well. Sprues with armament, for nearly all underwing combinations available for Mig-23MLA; Transparent elements sprue. The canopy is given in two versions - separate for the open cockpit option and one-piece, if the cockpit is closed. Two photo-etched panels, one for the model and the other for R-60 rockets. Decal is made by silkscreen printing method. It consists of four sheets: technical stencils of the aircraft, pylons, armament, and identification marks for 4 variants (two Czech, one Soviet, one GDR). The decal has a thin lacquer underplayed and works well with fixing fluids. Detailed colour instructions. The model itself has a number of features, which I think it is important to dwell on in detail. The first thing I would like to mention is the wing. As you know, all Mig-23/27 aircraft had a variable sweep wing. Literally all manufacturers of these planes made the wing movable. But Clear Prop has chosen a different approach. The kit allows you to set the wing in one of two wing positions: 16 and 72 degrees. For each wing position there is an individual set of parts covering the hole in the fuselage where the wing fits. This approach provides the best possible match to the prototype and takes into account all the kinematics of wing movement, which is impossible to achieve on a model with a movable wing. This is the only model of this plane for today that offers such precision. Another important advantage of the kit is the duplication of early and late modification of the aircraft, such as the front landing gear strut, rudder, keel fin, front cockpit instrument panel sight. Thus you can select a set of parts to match your chosen prototype exactly. To complement the kit I used the following aftermarket from Clear Prop, designed specifically for this model: Cockpit canopy and Wheel Mask Set CPA72077 Set of landing gear doors CPA72096 Set of wheels + dirt shield on nose strut CPA72079 Set of exhaust nozzle + combustion chamber exterior + external air intakes CPA72080 In addition to the aftermarket from Clear Prop, the following third party aftermarket was used: Nose Pitot tube by Master AM-72-040 Pitot set + antennas + cannon by Mini World A7292 Missile set of AIM-9D ResKit RS72-0233 In order to give a complete picture on aftermarket for this model, I can add that Clear Prop released 2 more sets of add-ons specially for this model, namely a set of cockpit parts + cannon (CPA72098), as well as a set of masks for exterior (CPA72099). However I didn't use them in this build because by the time they were ready I had already finished these stages. I chose Czechoslovakian Air Force (Czechoslovakia) Aircraft No. 4850 as of February 1983 as a prototype. Final photos of the model Building process In the article I will summarize the main stages of the build. If you want to know as much detail as possible, you can go here. Cabin One can assemble a great cabin straight out of the box. Assembly starts with the front instrument panel, which includes PE parts and decals: I hardly refined anything on the instrument panel except for the sight (black panel on top centre). The rest of the cockpit is pretty much untouched except for the space under the front canopy visor. These parts ended up looking as follows: Next, I assembled and installed the seat and also installed the front canopy visor: The final stage included the tilting part of the canopy. Changes here mainly concerned the of the blind screen, I also added a few details: I should note that a set of masks for the canopy makes it much easier to paint it. Nose landing gear niche and strut I made a number of modifications here, which caused me to change the assembly order suggested by the manufacturer. Below are some photos of the process: The nose chassis strut was reworked according to the prototype photos: Main gear niches and struts Out-of-box version of main landing gear niches are quite highly detailed. The left niche in the OOB version may look as follows: Next I made some changes, with the following result: The right OOB niche version may look like this: Here is what we got after the modifications: General view of the main niches: The main landing gear struts and landing gear flaps have undergone a number of refinements: Air intakes The air intakes are in my opinion one of the most difficult steps in the assembly of this model. I recommend to be especially careful when fitting all the parts, and double-check the assembly several steps ahead. To start with I added some of the trim lines, riveting, and holes: Next I advise to paint some elements beforehand, otherwise it will be problematic to paint them later on the assembled model: After that I continued the assembly of all elements of the fuselage, and fixed the air intake. I painted the air intake inside at the final stage with a brush. A distinctive external feature of Mig-23 air intakes is its riveting, which I reproduced on the model. Also it is necessary to add a line of decking on the air intake cowling: The final stage of air intakes included internal imitation of the air intake cowling which I with the help of painted pieces of decals: Wing and tail unit I chose a wing position of 16 degrees. In the process, the wing was further riveted, and a few panel lines and other small elements were added. The fixed part of the wing is one of the challenging stages of assembly. At this stage extra caution is advised as well. General view of the wing and tail unit when assembled: Stabilizer The stabilizer and its base is made in one piece. I have separated them in order to deflect the stabilizer downwards by a small angle - typical parking position. Ventral fin Assembly of the ventral fin is easy, but some additional details are required: Nozzle and heat resistant panels The heat resistant panels should be riveted for better realism. Combustion chamber assembled from plastic parts, PE and parts from the CPA72080 add-on kit. As for the nozzle, its distinctive feature on the Mig-23 is the sagging of the blades in the parking configuration. This is imitated perfectly in the Clear Prop CPA72080 add-on kit. The nozzle from this kit compared to the plastic OOB version is shown below for comparison. Weapon carriage points and pylons The fuel tank is taken from the kit, I just added my own simulation of the outer welds using pulled sprue. I decided to make the following variant of the missile armament. 2 R-60 missiles under the fuselage, assembled from the box with some modifications. R-13M (Soviet copy of the American missile AIM-9D) missile under the fixed part of the wing. The R-13M missile is included in the kit, but I chose to buy AIM-9D missiles by ResKit and use them to make the R-13M missile. I spent a lot of time finalizing the pylons and beams for the missiles. General view of the weapons carriage: Exterior details I imitated a lot of different exterior details throughout the build. Some of them are from the kit, some are scratchbuild, some came from other manufacturers. Painting and filtering The main painting of the model was done with Mr.Color paints and varnishes. Most of the colours are available in their color range, but two camouflage colours have to be mixed independently. The main difficulty of colouring the model was to reproduce the shapes and positions of camouflage spots: Unfortunately, at the stage of colouring I made one mistake in weathering, which was pointed out by my ukrainian colleague Andrey aka palanbor: There was unfortunately no opportunity to correct this mistake. Well, there is probably no such thing as a perfect job. Respect to colleague palanbor for his attentiveness. Other traces of wearing and other artistic methods were carried out with the help of Revell enamel paints, oil paints and Tamiya pigments. Weathering is moderate, as the model was made for the period when the aircraft was just delivered to the troops. Conclusion The new Mig-23 MLA model by Clear Prop is in my opinion the best kit at the moment for this aircraft. The model is complex, aimed at modellers who already have some skills and experience. This project took me approximately 9 months. This time I spent to squeeze the most out of this kit, as well as my skills and capabilities. I would like to thank the team at Clear Prop for giving me the opportunity to work on this project. Moreover, I had the opportunity to start familiarising myself with this model even at the stage of castings testing. I am happy that in the final stage of the pre-production development before I was able to make a small contribution. I would like to thank everyone who supported me during the building of the model. My sincere gratitude to my ukrainian colleague Karpenko Bogdan aka bogdan777 for all information support at all stages of this project. Sincerely, Dmitry Ahopian aka DimaADA
  3. After the 1/72nd kits (link), Clear Prop Models is to release 1/48th Kaman UH-2A/B Seasprite new tool kits. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/posts/3151703748445436 V.P.
  4. Clear Prop Models is to release a 1/48th General Atomics MQ-1C Grey Eagle kit - ref. CP4808 Source: https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/posts/pfbid02T7FxU14c3X2jVccExFN9geQhfYk2HkSUcf8L5JEcyKc2eqbL2Q2SsdRiXCxTGLYfl Test build pics V.P.
  5. UPDATED - Clear Prop Models is to release in 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 ? a 1/48th Blackburn Firebrand T.F. Mk.V kit - ref. CP480? Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/greenmats/permalink/2711731475553044/ 3D render V.P.
  6. Clear Prop Models is to release a 1/72nd Sud-Aviation SA.321 Super Frelon kit - ref. CP72003 Source: http://www.greenmats.club/forums/topic/6756-clearprop-models-172-sa-321-super-frelon-–-в-разработке/ Box art + 3D renders V.P.
  7. Clear Prop Models is to release a 1/48th Lockheed D-21A kit - ref. CP4819 Sources: https://www.greenmats.club/forums/topic/10727-lockheed-d-21-drone-148-clear-prop-models/ https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?id=100008186084785&story_fbid=3569152973367537 https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/posts/pfbid0sFd1cQ5Yicp4rQEHf8cQDC8dpfQjbKNn9Yzxap8jCbsR2f3uQhXfNAnvA48GiGT1l V.P.
  8. Hello! Let me show you the assembly of a recent novelty from the Ukrainian company Clear Prop Models: the model of Turkish UAV Bayraktar TB.2 (kit catalog number CP72034) in 1:72 scale with Ukrainian identification marks and beautiful cormorant on its nose. In addition to the kit, I used the Clear Prop Models CPA72087 masks and photoetched set. First things first, let’s see what’s inside the box. Sprue A contains the main parts of the airframe. Sprue B/C contains all the other parts needed for assembly. Interesting is that the front landing gear strut is provided in two variants, thus you can choose a simpler, or a more complex, but more detailed option in case you have purchased the PE kit for this model. Some parts from this sprue are not required, they are there because the kit is unified for various series of the drone. The assembly guide shows all the above clearly. Transparent sprue This sprue has two different types of suspended equipment. Only one of them is required. The second part is for the other modification Decals There are three cormorant options. One is given as a single decal, the other two are divided for easier application. Moving on to assembly. To be honest, I have never worked with such a simple model before. Minimum parts, excellent jointing, comprehensive sectioning. The assembly guide is clear and simple, all the stages are described in details. I will show you the main stages of the assembly. I have detailed photos of this drone that helped me to modify the front landing gear niche: Don’t forget to put weights in the nose. The guide requires 1 gr. I've put 0.4 gr. and this is more than enough for the stability of the model. I replaced the main landing gear struts with scratch metal ones. This is the only way to ensure sufficient strength of these parts with correct scale thickness: I haven’t painted them so they have natural metallic color. I also modified the nose gear strut with PE and other materials: Then I worked on the suspended equipment and bombs: Nothing to tell on the fit of parts. Everything goes together perfectly: For the base paint I used Mr.Color paints. Unfortunately, there is no ready-made color solution, so I had to mix the color myself. I used the following recipe: Mr.Color 308 - 75% Mr.Color 73 - 25% The prototype has a pronounced glossy finish. But taking into account the scaling of gloss, I used Mr.Color 181 semi-gloss varnish as a topcoat. I would also like to highlight the main decal of this kit: Despite the complex surface, the proper division of the decal helps to fit it onto the model easily. But in my opinion, softening liquids for decals are mandatory. These were the main stages that I would like to focus on. If you are interested in seeing the assembly in more detail, please follow the link. Here is the final result: My conclusion: I can recommend this model to all modelers interested in the topic of drones, as well as to those who simply want to build a high-quality model quickly. The concept of “weekend model” fits this kit like no other. Personally, I'm pleased with the result, although I made a couple of minor mistakes. I am sure that this drone will not be the last in the manufacturer’s line of models, you may follow the news on the official Clear Prop Models page on Facebook. Thank you for watching.
  9. Thanks Tali/Greenmats! http://www.greenmats.club/ Clearprop Models is to release new tool 1/72nd Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot" kits: - ref. 72017 - Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot" - ref. 72018 - Sukhoi Su-25UB "Frogfoot-B" Source: http://www.greenmats.club/forums/topic/6389-clear-prop-172-su-25-–-анонс/ Source: http://scalemodels.ru/news/14347-anons-ClearProp-1-72-su-25---3D-rendery.html V.P.
  10. Another Clear Prop Models new project a 1/72nd de Havilland DH.88 Comet kit Source: https://clearpropmodels.com/ Box art V.P.
  11. Hello Here is my last build with this strange aircraft that was the Grumman JOV-1A Mohawk. Produced for the US Army to operate over the battle field as a tactical and electronic reconnaissance aircraft. I chose the armed version named JOV-1A when there was argument with US Air Force as the fixed wing close air support was exclusively the latter mission. Anyway sometimes the OV-1A was armed for a self defense purpose... The 1/72 kit from Clear Prop was exquisite with (too) many parts and particularly with more than 80 photo-etched metal parts. Some tiny pieces flew inside my room and disappeared. I chose #60-3736 aircraft from the 225th Aviation Company when based in South Viet Nam around 1964 with highly visible markings. Patrick
  12. Thanks Tali ! Clear Prop Models is working on a 1/72nd Lavochkin-Gorbunov-Gudkov LaGG-3 - ref. ? Source: http://www.greenmats.club/forums/topic/6676-clear-prop-models-172-лагг-3-–-в-разработке/ 3D render V.P.
  13. After the 1/72nd kit (link), Clear Prop Models is to release a 1/144th Grumman OV-1A/JOV-1A Mohawk - starter kit - ref. CP144004 Source: https://clearpropmodels.com/cp_144004 Box art & schemes V.P.
  14. After the 1/48th kits, Clear Prop Models is to release 1/72nd Curtiss H-75/P-36 Hawk kits. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/photos/pcb.3078250142457464/3078248242457654 First boxing - ref. CP72021 - Curtiss H-750 Hawk Box art V.P.
  15. Hello Here is my first build of the year with this small helicopter. This is the Kaman UH-2B Bu.No. 150146 on board USS Catskill in 1968 somewhere between Japan and Viet Nam. The 1/72 Clear Prop kit is quite easy to build except when fitting the front clear part. There are many tiny metal etched part for both rotors but everything went well. The main color of this chopper is International Orange but as I did not have this I used three layers with Guns H23 and Hataka A194 & A268. That makes the closest I could see on pictures. Cheers. Patrick
  16. Hi All, Another new model from myself. This time that is the great collab product of Sir Frank Whittle and Gloster Aircraft which was destined to became the greatfather of all the British jet aircraft and with its centrifugal compressor engine heavily influenced aircraft industry across the world. The recently issued Clear Prop kit is a little marvel of injection kit industry. It's extremely well detailed out of the box, supplemented with some photoetch details for intake and undercarriage, The only my addition was a photoetch fret from Clear Prop too which helped to produce even more detailed cockpit and add some minor details into undercarriage bays. Despite kit's molding perfection - construction was not the simplest though as the fit is great but supertight. As soon as you miss fit by a fraction of a millimeter here and there - you start to accumulate gaps ending in not really well closing fuselage or wing not fitting well. Nevertheless after some careful dryfitting I think I was able to pull everything together in a nice way. The only handcrafted additions were the pitot tube from brass tube and metal wire and wire antenna from fishing line. Decals are from the kit. There are 4 options to model any of the two airframes: W4041 in three schemes as well as W4046. Decals worked perfectly. Very thin but at the same time very strong. Good adhesiveness. Not a lot of them but great quality helped to get the decals job done literally within an hour. Model was painted with Tamiya acrylics XF-81 and XF-82 for upper surfaces and Hobby Color H329 for yellow. Panel lines are highlighted with a pencil. Some weathering added to flaps and undersides. Finished with Tamiya satin clear. Lastly, here is a size comparison photo with Gloster Meteor: Feel the difference! And of course photoes of my collection of aircraft powered by centrifugal compressor engines. Kind of the the Father and the Sons: Hope you like this topic! Merry Christmas 🎅 and Happy Holidays to everyone! Kind regards, Dennis
  17. Thanks Tali! Clear Prop Models is to release a 1/72nd Grumman OV-1D Mohawk kits OV-1D as welle as OV-1A variants reported in the pipe line. Source: http://www.greenmats.club/forums/topic/6755-clearprop-172-ov-1d-mohawk-–-в-разработке/ 3D renders V.P.
  18. After the 1/72nd kits (link), Clear Prop Models is to release 1/144th Grumman OV-1A & D Mohawk kits Source: https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/posts/2997899933825819 V.P.
  19. Clearprop Models is to release a 1/72nd Lavochkin La-5 early variant kit - ref. CP72014 Sources: https://karopka.ru/forum/messages/forum430/topic29736/message1373431/#message1373431 http://scalemodels.ru/news/14489-anons-Clear-Prop-1-72-la-5-rannijj---3D-rendery.html 3D renders V.P.
  20. Clear Prop Models is to release a new tool 1/72nd Gloster E28/39 Pioneer kit - ref. CP72001 Source: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1176423-clearprop-cp72001-gloster-e28-39-pioneer V.P.
  21. Clear Prop Models is reported in French forum Master 194 as to release in 2021 a 1/72nd Dassault Mystère IIC kit. 3D renders should be ready in late 2020. Source: http://master194.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=109736&p=1435104#p1435090 V.P.
  22. After the 1/48th kit (Link) Clear Prop Models is to release a 1/72nd Blackburn Firebrand Mk.V kit - ref. ? Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/848474938507986?view=permalink&id=2977478758940916 V.P.
  23. Clear Prop Models is to release a 1/72nd Tupolev Tu-143 Reys UAV kit - ref. CP72004 Source: https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/posts/2410668985882253 V.P.
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