Homebee Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) In 2002 Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) is to re-release the Směr (link & link) 1/48th Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco" early versions kit. Upgraded ? Source: https://www.modelarovo.cz/kp-kovozavody-prostejov-azmodel-2022/ Quote (...) In 1/48 scale, we prepared a line of early versions of the MiG-17 in cooperation with the company Směr. They are MiG-17, 17A and 17AS. (...) Box art V.P. Edited March 7, 2022 by Homebee 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 The kit would also look old for 2002... Still good to have it re-released with hopefully good decals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Robert said: So is it better than the Airfix one ? Regards Robert Yup it’s twice the size of the Airfix 1/72 kit. 😜 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 This should be changed to Re-release. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 17 hours ago, Homebee said: MiG-17 "Fresco" early versions kit. Upgraded ? Would you expect a different rear fuselage for the non-afterburning early versions? (MiG-17, 17A and 17AS) as far as I understand the engine was the main difference, no? Did the airbrake style change as well? Anything else? Cannon assortmentstayed the same no? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Beermonster1958 said: Actually, wasn't this kit also boxed by Airfix? Yep: https://www.scalemates.com/fr/kits/airfix-05103-mig-17f--136111 V.P. Edited December 29, 2021 by Homebee 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 13 hours ago, exdraken said: Would you expect a different rear fuselage for the non-afterburning early versions? (MiG-17, 17A and 17AS) as far as I understand the engine was the main difference, no? Did the airbrake style change as well? Anything else? Cannon assortmentstayed the same no? Thanks! Is a new tool? That would be great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayhawk Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 My guess is this is the SMER kit with new markings and better decals. Should be interesting to see what actually is in the box. The SMER kit was a nice little kit. Not sure about dimensions etc. but it looks like a MiG-17 when built. If this really is a new kit then Yahoo!!! Waiting to see... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 14 hours ago, Grayhawk said: Not sure about dimensions etc I think it is a rather nice representation shape wise for an F model ( there is also the radar equipped PF available) Basic cockpit only, and thinner replacement canopy desired... Panel lines a bit heavy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Expected in February 2022 Source: https://www.modelarovo.cz/novinky-kovozavody-prostejov-azmodel-na-unor/ Quote The second model from the company Směr is in 1/48 scale. It is a very successful MiG-17PF / PFU kit, supplemented by a new fuselage, different parts, armament for the first version of this famous aircraft. These versions, MiG-17, 17A, 17AS, have not yet been produced in 1/48 scale – so we will fill another gap in the market. - ref. KPM4823 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco-A" - URSS - ref. KPM4824 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco-A" - ref. KPM4825 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco-A" - ref. KPM4826 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco-A" - At war V.P. Edited January 25, 2022 by Homebee 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFM148 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I don´t know why people say "old" as trying to describe "bad" between the lines. I have the Smer kit and is really nice and I remember it was cheap. Of course you need some basic modelling skills to build it, maybe needs some extra detailing in the cockpit and undercarriage, but besides that and the fact that it has a little bit of overdone engraving, it is a really good kit for the price. Hobbyboss is nicer, yes, if you can afford the $30+ price tag. The decal sheets seen here will provide really interesting versions on the KP reissue. In fact, all the ex-Smer kits are really interesting and nice kits like the Su-7 and Su-22 Fitter and the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Mig-21 is good, but now there is better offerings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 6:17 PM, JFM148 said: I don´t know why people say "old" as trying to describe "bad" between the lines. I have the Smer kit and is really nice and I remember it was cheap. Of course you need some basic modelling skills to build it, maybe needs some extra detailing in the cockpit and undercarriage, but besides that and the fact that it has a little bit of overdone engraving, it is a really good kit for the price. Hobbyboss is nicer, yes, if you can afford the $30+ price tag. The decal sheets seen here will provide really interesting versions on the KP reissue. In fact, all the ex-Smer kits are really interesting and nice kits like the Su-7 and Su-22 Fitter and the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Mig-21 is good, but now there is better offerings. Definitely not bad! But definitely not to modern standards either. The canopy is rather crude. Anyone has a price already? A Fresco A should be an early MiG-17, not sure about the "at war" boxing.....I assume those are MiG-17F, or Fresco Cs... ( what I expect to actually be in the box!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFM148 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Beermonster1958 said: Agreed. I find it a particularly annoying habit but, sometimes I think that "needs some basic modelling skills" is also equated to "bad" in the eyes of some! I missed out on the Airfix release but, I'm tempted this time round. A decent little kit at a decent little price works for me! John Even Tamiya, Eduard and the likes "needs some basic modelling skills" otherwise there would be no aftermarket aimed for many kits of those brands. Interiors, undercarriage and decals are the main issues on those as well... So, you need some basic modelling skills to solve easy problems. JFM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFM148 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, exdraken said: Definitely not bad! But definitely not to modern standards either. Absolutely right. There is where your modelling skills comes in handy to add to the fun. Vac formed canopy from Tasman is a great solution here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) Released - ref. KPM4823 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco-A" - URSS - https://www.mn-modelar.com/1-48-mig-17-fresco-a-ussr-en/ & https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10600,en_mig-17-fresco-a-ussr.html - ref. KPM4824 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco-A" - https://www.mn-modelar.com/1-48-mig-17a-fresco-a-en/ & https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10601,en_mig-17a-fresco-a-.html - ref. KPM4825 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco-A" - https://www.mn-modelar.com/1-48-mig-17as-fresco-a-en/ & https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10602,en_mig-17as-fresco-a-.html - ref. KPM4826 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 "Fresco-A" - At war - https://www.mn-modelar.com/1-48-mig-17-fresco-a-at-war-en/ & https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/10603,en_mig-17-fresco-a-at-war.html V.P. Edited February 20, 2022 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) Sprues & test model Source: https://www.modelarovo.cz/mig-17-a-as-1-48-kp-kovozavody-prostejov/ The new fuselage, rudder & missiles sprue V.P. Edited March 7, 2022 by Homebee 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 wow! so we really got a new , early fuselage! notice the airbrake style not so sure about these missiles though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDGboy Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) On 07/03/2022 at 09:10, exdraken said: wow! so we really got a new , early fuselage! notice the airbrake style not so sure about these missiles though.... For the AS boxing, K-13 capable - http://www.urrib2000.narod.ru/EqMiG17-e.html Edited January 6, 2023 by DDGboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 On special offer in KP's online store - temporarily 50% off (I guess to clear shelf space because those are big boxes) https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/en_search,6.html?sVyraz=&iAktStav=5&sTridit=cenaod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 1/7/2023 at 11:42 AM, alt-92 said: On special offer in KP's online store - temporarily 50% off (I guess to clear shelf space because those are big boxes) https://eshop.kovozavody.cz/en_search,6.html?sVyraz=&iAktStav=5&sTridit=cenaod they are.... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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