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Greetings, dear modelling community! Some time ago, we finished the first test assembly of the Mig-23ML from the Ukrainian manufacturer Clear Prop Models. You can see the results here. The first assembly was aimed at checking the convergence of all elements, identifying flaws, and seeing what and where can be improved. The first test model was not painted. Now we are starting the second test assembly of this model, this time a full-fledged one. It is planned to assemble a modification of the MiG-23MLA, Czechoslovakia, serial number 0390324850. On the banner this board is shown as of May 1983, but I will assemble this board as of February 1983 - when it still had a completely standard factory color. The first test assembly confirmed all the expectations built into the model at the design stage. However, as a result, it was decided to make a number of improvements. One such improvement was the development of more detailed out-of-the-box photo-etching: The number of photo-etched parts has been increased by more than one and a half times compared to the original version, the detailing of each element has been revised and, if possible, finalized. This build of the model will also feature an additional Clear Prop Models resin accessories. Details are under development. At the moment, we can demonstrate the resin nozzle: A distinctive feature of this accessories (in addition to surface detailing) is the implementation of the peculiarity of the nozzle sag in the parking position. In out-of-the-box plastic, the nozzle is strictly symmetrical along the axis. This is entirely true for the flight configuration, but not for the parking one. During the assembly process, I plan on my own all kinds of improvements by hand. The model does not need any recutting, but I plan to improve and supplement the detailing of individual elements. Assembly begins with the cockpit. The first thing I can show is the cabin floor with all the elements: I made a new throttle so that this part of the cabin looked more voluminous. Native throttle has already been removed. In fact, this is the start. As updates become available, I will post them.

ClearProp Models is to release a 1/72nd Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 " Farmer" - ref. ? Source: https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=95825&start=13485#p2509421 First render: a MiG-19PM "Farmer-E" Wrong scale... IMO 😎 V.P.

Clear Prop Models is working on 1/72nd (and 1/48th ?) Airco DH.9A & Polikarpov R-1 kits Source: https://www.greenmats.club/forums/topic/9166-clear-prop-и-16-—-в-разработке/ V.P.

Clearprop Models is to release a 1/72nd Grumman E-1B Tracer kit - ref. ? Source: https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/posts/3041125112836634 3D renders V.P.

ClearProp Models is to release a family of (wrong scale 😎) 1/72nd Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23ML, MLA, MLD and P "Flogger" kits. First in line is a 1/72nd MiG-23MLD "Flogger-K" - ref. CP72021 Source: https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/posts/2801911910091290 Concerning the last statement I suspect a family of ground-attack MiG-23BN/MiG-27. V.P.

After the 1/48th kits (link), Clearprop Models is to release 1/72nd Douglas A2D Skyshark kits. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Clearpropmodels/photos/a.2307674699515016/2747307448885070 V.P.