1/48 MiG-15/MiG-15BIS (Bronco) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD048018)

What Is It?

Elevate the look and realism of your MiG-15/MiG-15BIS scale model to new heights with this photo-etched detailing set, meticulously designed to fit the Bronco 1/48 scale kit. Emerging in the late 1940s, the MiG-15 became a game-changer in jet fighter history, heralding the Soviet Union’s entrance into the supersonic age. Achieving fame in conflicts such as the Korean War, the MiG-15 displayed advanced swept-wing aerodynamics, formidable climb rates, and powerful cannons, proving a serious challenge to Western air forces. Transform your build from an ordinary recreation into a near-authentic portrayal of one of the most iconic early jet fighters, capturing its revolutionary blend of speed, firepower, and robust design that set new standards in air warfare. Crafted from 0.15 mm brass, this set includes two photo-etch plates—one featuring a colored dashboard and straps—plus a full-color instruction manual, delivering 75 unique parts. These enhancements encompass cockpit details (colored instrument panels, seatbelts, control levers), wing components, landing gear parts, hinges, straps, and many other intricate items crucial for reproducing the MiG-15’s agile silhouette and robust firepower. This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your MiG-15/MiG-15BIS model into a MASTERPIECE with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast. By integrating these meticulously etched brass additions, you replicate, with accuracy and finesse, the signature elements of the real aircraft—bringing your model to life for all to admire.

Who Is It Intended For?

This photo-etch detailing set is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers seeking a comprehensive yet manageable upgrade to the MiG-15’s cockpit and exterior
• Diorama builders illustrating Cold War or Korean War dogfights, capturing the MiG-15’s famed agility
• Collectors wanting a show-stopping exhibit detailing one of the earliest swept-wing jet fighters
• Jet aviation enthusiasts highlighting the MiG-15’s revolutionary role in post-WWII aerial combat dynamics

Benefits

1. Interior & Exterior Refinement: Showcases cockpit instrument panels, seatbelts, landing gear parts, wing elements, and more, delivering near-realistic precision
2. High-Quality Brass: 0.15 mm brass ensuring crisp, durable etched pieces ideal for both painting and assembly
3. 75 Unique Pieces: Two photo-etch plates refining the MiG-15’s key features from cockpit to landing gear
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding challenge for modelers paying homage to one of the Soviet Union’s most impactful early jet fighters

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Two photo-etch brass plates including cockpit instrument panels (colored), seatbelts, control levers, wing components, landing gear parts, hinges, straps, and more
• Full-color instruction manual guiding accurate placement and assembly

Applications

Perfect for upgrading:

• Early jet fighter dioramas illustrating MiG-15 dogfights or ground support in Korean War settings
• Collector’s models seeking a show-stopping finish highlighting the Soviets’ swept-wing innovation
• Exhibition builds emphasizing the MiG-15’s transformative role in jet warfare and aerial tactics

Historical Background

The MiG-15, which first flew in the late 1940s, proved pivotal in establishing the Soviet Union as a major contender in jet fighter design. Its swept-wing layout and powerful engine allowed for high-speed intercepts, surprising Western powers during the Korean War, where it directly contended with American F-86 Sabres. Despite its relatively short range and limited payload, the MiG-15 showcased high climb rates, potent cannons, and an agility that forced NATO to reevaluate fighter tactics. Incremental improvements led to the MiG-15bis variant, boosting performance and reliability. This legendary aircraft not only redefined air combat in the early jet age, but also trained a generation of Cold War pilots, ensuring its mark on global aviation history. By enhancing your MiG-15/MiG-15bis scale model with these photo-etched brass components, you honor the jet’s trailblazing role in aerial warfare, capturing the essence of an iconic design that shaped future Soviet fighters, from the MiG-17 to the MiG-21.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a showstopping MiG-15 build:

1. Remove any molded plastic detail where photo-etched enhancements (cockpit panels, landing gear elements, wing upgrades, etc.) will attach.
2. Carefully detach each brass piece from the two frets using a fine blade or nippers.
3. Bend or shape the items in accordance with the full-color instructions, ensuring precise alignment on the fuselage or within the cockpit.
4. Secure them with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or another recommended adhesive, verifying correct orientation of seatbelts, control levers, and wing surfaces.
5. Prime and paint consistent with Soviet or Warsaw Pact camouflage/livery, referencing historical photos for color accuracy.
6. Review references for final weathering, marking options, and specialized loadouts reflecting actual MiG-15 service conditions.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD048018? ?

• Cockpit & Exterior Enhancement: Targets the MiG-15’s pivotal interior and structural features, capturing swept-wing innovation and gun-laden design
• Robust Brass Material: 0.15 mm thickness ensuring crisp, reliable etched parts that endure model finishing processes
• 75 Precisely Crafted Pieces: Two photo-etch plates (colored dashboard & straps) refining vital elements from cockpit details to undercarriage
• Medium Difficulty: A fulfilling project for modelers commemorating one of the earliest and most influential Soviet jet fighters

Upgrade Your MiG-15/MiG-15bis Model with Unrivaled Detail & Relive the Dawn of Soviet Jet Dominance!

Elevate your MiG-15/MiG-15BIS fighter build using these meticulously etched brass components. Order now and showcase the MiG-15’s ground-breaking performance and historical significance in aerial combat evolution!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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