Hubert Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 The Mig-15 looks like a thick pumpkin next to the La-15. That's why I already have the La-15, but not the MiG-15 yet. The model, according to the Mars Models instructions, represents the first serial La-15. I hope it actually has ever looked like this one because, as I realized after applying the decals, the photos prove otherwise. However, I did not want to go back into the construction process. The construction ran almost without problems until it turned out that the cockpit and air intakes to the engine did not fit into the fuselage. The diameter of the front and rear part of the fuselage after pressing in the cockpit also differed quite significantly. Somehow these problems were managed by the strength and persuasion of the file. Besides these issues - a pure pleasure: nice details, the set includes photo-etched details and masks. Painting - MRP in the interior; for the rest, I used mainly AK Extreme Metal. Dark gray wash from Modellers World. The gun barrels are made of the AK brass tube. I hope you like it Hubert 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Beautiful Lavochkin La-15! Saluti Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Beautiful rendition! I’ve read that a squadron of these jets made it to Korea but were immediately withdrawn due to airfield conditions. Edited July 22, 2021 by 28ZComeback 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, 28ZComeback said: Beautiful rendition! I’ve read that a squadron of these jets made it to Korea but were immediately withdrawn due to airfield conditions. There were CIA reports about a "Type 15"indeed, but it is really hard to tell. If they were used, probably we talk about a few machines. Russian archives don't mention that. The truth is that after the end of production in favour of the Mig-15, these machines were transferred to the country's air defense forces , so there was no point in testing it in battle. Although it is known that they were better than the Migs. Thanks Mates! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Hubert said: Although it is known that they were better than the Migs. Thanks Mates! Really? Despite the much less powerful engine? Compared to the MiG.9, yes. The later developments with the more powerful engine might have been better than the Mig.15 but I don't think that it was ever proven. And as often shown, it doesn't matter how good you are if you are too late and the opposition is good enough.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Graham Boak said: Really? Despite the much less powerful engine? Compared to the MiG.9, yes. The later developments with the more powerful engine might have been better than the Mig.15 but I don't think that it was ever proven. And as often shown, it doesn't matter how good you are if you are too late and the opposition is good enough.. In terms of maximum speed, the MiG-15 and La-174 turned out to be practically equal. The maximum speed of the MiG-15 was 1042 km / h at an altitude of 2620 m. La-174 - 1040 km / h at an altitude of 3000 m. In terms of the rate of climb, the MiG-15, due to a slightly higher thrust to weight ratio, showed higher performance, than La-174: 5000m climb time was 2.3 minutes compared to 3 minutes. But horizontal maneuverability, acceleration and braking performance turned out to be better with the latter. Thanks to good aerodynamics, the La-174 / La-15 outperformed the MiG-15 in terms of stability and controllability, especially at high speeds. The MiG-15 indeed had more powerful engine, was cheaper and easier to manufacture, so all in all good enough is fair to say. The rest was politics and Stalin's personal preferences and prejudices. Thanks for comment! Best regards, Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 This is a beautifully built model. I don't know alot about these kinds of aircraft so reading all of the information put out was good stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Don't see many of these built, so a pleasure to see yours. I have one in the stash, but I am really waiting for Mars Models' MiG-9 to be released... Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Excellent build and photography! That plane looks like it was designed to have ordinance slung under the wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Lovely build. Looks to be taken straight out of the German book of late war projects that never flew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) On 7/22/2021 at 2:58 PM, Hubert said: There were CIA reports about a "Type 15"indeed, but it is really hard to tell. If they were used, probably we talk about a few machines. Russian archives don't mention that. The truth is that after the end of production in favour of the Mig-15, these machines were transferred to the country's air defense forces , so there was no point in testing it in battle. Although it is known that they were better than the Migs. Thanks Mates! Right but there were reports of a La-15 squadron in Manchuria. I think I recall that their stay was short and they saw limited action. There were also reports of “Migs with shoulder mounted wings” in mission reports by UN airmen. Edited July 23, 2021 by 28ZComeback 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Really lovely Lavochkin! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Great build on an interesting aircraft , I’m still hoping for one in the gentleman’s scale ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Wulfman said: Great build on an interesting aircraft , I’m still hoping for one in the gentleman’s scale ! Wulfman 😁 https://www.scalemates.com/pl/kits/mars-models-72103-lavochkin-la-15-fantail--1124404# 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 That's lovely! Looking at that undercarriage I suspect a major advantage of the Mig-15 was ease of landing and ground handling... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Very nice model of this early jet! Did not know it was operational! Thanks really looks like a MiG-15 with shoulder mounted wing in flight! It does look bigger though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 It's actually quite small.... It was the last production fighter from Lavochkin - before the OKB was switched to building missiles. There's an interresting parallel between Lavochkin and Supermarine - both had very successful wartime fighters (La-5FN and Spitfire) - after which they produced a series of mediocre jets (La-74, La-200 etc and Attacker, Swift and Scimitar). Great model Hubert - really captures the look of the La-15... Ken 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 12 hours ago, Flankerman said: It's actually quite small.... That's true, this is how it looks next to the Sabre: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 45 minutes ago, Hubert said: That's true, this is how it looks next to the Sabre: Wow, thanks! You do not have by chance a MiG-15 as well, no? I guess I need one I those! Hope they are still encounterable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, exdraken said: I guess I need one I those! Hope they are still encounterable It seems to be available in both scales, I have purchased my kit there: http://marsmodels.eu/catalog/?q=la-15&how=r 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 9 hours ago, Hubert said: It seems to be available in both scales, I have purchased my kit there: http://marsmodels.eu/catalog/?q=la-15&how=r thanks, are they located in the EU with this website? any ideas? looks like Russia to me... or Ukraine.. wonder how that works regarding customs currently... I sent them a mail, lets see! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 It's Ukraine. I was lucky and didn't pay any customs or VAT. And the delivery was swift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 thanks, just ordered one! lets see how it looks next to my Wiener Neustadt based MiG-15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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