1/72 MiG-15UTI (Modelist) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD072031)

What Is It?

Elevate the look and realism of your MiG-15 UTI scale model with this photo-etched color detailing set, specifically engineered for Modelist’s 1/72 scale kit. This wide-ranging upgrade enriches vital cockpit and external features, including colored instrument panels, seatbelts, control levers, and essential landing gear components such as struts, wheels, and brakes. Additionally, you’ll find exterior refinements like engine intakes, exhaust nozzles, panel lines, and many more! Transform your build from a standard assembly into a near-authentic replica of the renowned MiG-15 trainer, cherished for its role in pilot instruction and global service. Crafted from 0.15 mm brass, this set includes two photo-etch boards featuring colored dashboards among 70 unique parts. By integrating these vibrant, precision-etched elements, you bring your MiG-15 UTI model to life, delighting onlookers with finely rendered cockpit detail and intricately enhanced exterior modifications unattainable through plastic alone. 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 ZiL-130 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.

Who Is It Intended For?

This detail set is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers looking to add color cockpit upgrades on a classic Soviet trainer variant
• Diorama builders portraying 1950s–1960s airfields or pilot training scenarios
• Collectors wanting a show-stopping MiG-15 UTI featuring refined interior and landing gear details
• Enthusiasts replicating historic Soviet jet trainer developments

Benefits

1. Enhanced Realism: Delivers colored instrument panels, seatbelts, and key landing gear elements, ensuring a near-authentic MiG-15 UTI cockpit and exterior
2. Durable Material: Brass 0.15 mm guaranteeing crisp, sharply defined edges on each part
3. Comprehensive Coverage: 70 photo-etched components addressing cockpit, landing gear, exhaust nozzles, and more
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding project that dramatically enhances a timeless Soviet trainer

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Two photo-etched brass boards featuring colored instrument panels, seatbelts, cockpit controls, landing gear elements, exhaust nozzles, and more
• Color instructions for straightforward assembly and correct part placement
• 70 finely etched parts covering cockpit, landing gear, and external additions

Applications

Perfect for upgrading:

• 1950s–1960s Soviet training dioramas showcasing the MiG-15’s two-seat variant
• Maintenance or hangar scenes illustrating improved cockpit color and landing gear detail
• Collector’s builds requiring museum-level enhancement for a pioneering jet trainer

Historical Background

The MiG-15UTI, a two-seat trainer adaptation of the groundbreaking MiG-15 “Fagot,” was introduced in the early 1950s to accelerate pilot instruction on jet-powered aircraft. It retained the MiG-15’s defining swept-wing design, robust engine, and agility, but added dual controls to prepare Soviet and allied air forces for advanced aerial combat. Manufactured and exported worldwide, the MiG-15UTI became a mainstay in countless air forces, fostering generations of pilots and cementing the MiG-15’s enduring influence on Cold War aviation. By integrating this color photo-etched set into your Modelist MiG-15UTI, you highlight the jet’s pivotal training role, capturing the unique interior layout and reinforcing the aircraft’s significance in shaping post-WWII Soviet pilot instruction.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a rewarding build:

1. Remove molded plastic details where photo-etch parts will be placed (cockpit panels, seat harnesses, etc.).
2. Carefully separate brass items from the fret using fine nippers or a sharp blade.
3. Bend or shape parts as directed in the color instructions for proper alignment.
4. Attach pieces with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or an equivalent adhesive.
5. Prime and paint in accordance with your chosen MiG-15UTI’s camouflage or training scheme.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD072031? ?

• Authentic Detail: Recreates MiG-15UTI instrument panels, seatbelts, and landing gear in vivid color, echoing real Soviet training jets
• High-Quality Craftsmanship: Produced from 0.15 mm brass, guaranteeing robust, sharply defined edges
• All-Inclusive Coverage: 70 unique parts enhancing cockpit, landing gear, and other critical areas
• Medium Difficulty: A rewarding step-up for modelers enhancing a two-seat Soviet trainer classic

Give Your MiG-15UTI Model a Vibrant, Detailed Touch!

Elevate your Soviet jet trainer with these color photo-etched enhancements. Order now and see your MiG-15UTI’s cockpit and exterior truly come alive!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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