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Modelsvit is to release in 2016 a 1/72nd Myasishchev M-17 "Mystic" kit - ref.72024 Source: https://www.facebook.com/136603423173762/photos/pcb.530194830481284/530194777147956/?type=3&theater V.P. -
Just finished.... the excellent Myasishchev M-17 'Stratosfera' model kitted by the Ukrainian firm of Modelsvit...... Size comparison - with a MiG-25.... The decals are really superb - they went on without any problems and are easily readable. Despite installing the recommended nose weight, it was still a tail sitter - so I scratched a pair of support jacks.... Alongside the less accurate Anigrand resin version - made some years ago..... It was a relatively easy build with no major problems - the WIP thread is here ..... and more photos on my website here. This was an unexpected - but very welcome release from Modelsvit and it makes up into a superb model of a little-known high-altitude interceptor/reconnaissance platform from the design bureau of Vladimir Myasishchev. If it proves to be popular, maybe Modelsvit will be persuaded to kit its big brother - the M-55 'Geophysica' Ken- 29 replies
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The latest from Ukrianian manufacturer Modelsvit - a 1/72 scale model of the Myasishchev M-17 Stratosfera - dubbed 'Mystic-A' by NATO. Designed as an interceptor of high-flying drifting balloons launched by the west on the prevaling winds over the Soviet Union, it was originally to be armed with an upper gun turret. Modelsvit's box art depicts the second record-breaking protype M-17 at altitude.... Each new kit from Modelsvit is an improvement on the previous - and this new kit is no exception, with superbly moulded parts in grey plastic with fine engraved detail without any hint of flash. The long span wings feature the correct laiminar-flow reflex section on the lower surfaces.... The upper wings and tailplane... .... the upper centre section and fully lined intakes.... Tailboom and fins..... Cockpit and engine parts..... A pilot access ladder, a 22-part K-36 ejection seat and the undercarriage..... The clear canopy is provided with two options - open or closed - and a set of self-adhesive masks are included.... Ken