PLAFF Mig 15 Fighter

I really like Trumpeters 1/32 scale kits. They pick some very interesting subjects. I like to build kits in a theme. Like Korean war subjects. So I tried this kit. The detail is crisp and fun. The surface detail is recessed and raised. I had no problems with fit on this kit. Everything went together nicely. It does need a lot of nose weight to keep it on it's feet. I really like Russian aircraft because they have so much character. They are fun to weather and finish. The only problem that I had with the kit is the lack of marking options. I understand that Trumpeter is a company in China, but they only give you marking for a Chinese aircraft. I could not find any After market decals to do an aircraft for my theme. The Korean war. Which was annoying. So I had to pull decals from all over the place to make up my aircraft. Even with that I could not finish my aircraft the way that I wanted to. I wish that someone would do a set of decals for this aircraft. So, would I recommend this kit to a friend? Yes, I would, because as I said I like Russian aircraft. It has the ability to be made into something very special. I know modelers that would make it stunning. My skill set is still under development at the moment. But, I would build it again. I probably will get another one in the near future. Give it a try if you are into Russian aircraft. It will be fun.

This is a excellent kit for the price and a very fun build. Overall fit was great! Plenty of weight needs added in the nose because she’s a tail sitter for sure. Also the tail either needs to be glued on or separated completely on the provided stand. I highly recommend this one for a cheap fast build!

This kit lacks detail in several places, such as the cockpit and wheel well and flap areas. It goes together fairly well, but will require some filler. I bought the Eduard painted photo-etch instrument panel and Mig 15 detail set. These items add great detail for a small price.Being the only kit of this Aircraft in this scale that I am aware of,it is thr only option for anyone wishing to model this aircraft in 1/32 scale. With a minimal amount of work and with aftermarket accerosries this kit will produce a nice looking Mig 15. Decals are good but only provide marking for a Chinese PLAAF aircraft, so you will have to buy an aftermarket shhet if you wish to model any other nationatly. These sheet are readily aviable however. Overall this kit will produces a nice Mig 15. I would recommend it.