John R Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 First flown in March 1956 and then grounded for modifications until April 1957 the Ye-5 was the last step in the evolution of the Mig 21, the Ye-6 being the actual Mig 21 prototype. The model was typical of A& A kits. Lots of fiddly bits that don't quite fit. The worst bits involved the cockpit area. The ejection seat was too tall or the canopy was too thick. Anyway the bottom had to be ground away until the canopy could be closed. The inner armoured front screen was a devil to fit and getting the canopy to fit the fuselage involved Milliput, bad language and being sent to the shelf of doom for much of the summer and I am still not happy with it but one has only so much patience. The kit nose probe was replaced by brass tube. The finish is Alckad Aluminium. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 INteresting to see the MiG 21 lines in it's predecessor. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Fantastic Mig Ye-5! Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritJet Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 That's turned out very nicely, I'm building one at the moment (on and off!) so I can share your pain. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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