1/32 F5/Mig 17
This is a model of the non-radar equipped Mig 17. This aircraft was used by North Vietnam during the Vietnam war it's most famous pilot being Maj. Tomb. The kit has nicely represented panel and rivet detail.Cockpit detail is sparce, and I use the Eudard Mig 17 photo-etch detail set. This consist of phot-etch details fot the cockpit(seat and instrument panel) landing gear doors and speed brakes. The fit is fair requiring a small amount of putty. The kit offers a highly detailed engine with afterburner and display stand.(engine dolly). Decals are good but again the only markings are for Chinese aircraft, so I ordered an aftermarket decal sheet that offers markings for North vitamese and Russian aircraft. Overall this is a good model of a historic aircraft.I recommend this kit.
Basic Mig 17 with issues
Love the Mig-17 design as an upgrade to the mig-15. Unfortunately the Trumpter 1/32 Mig -17 Fresco C has some issues related to wing root alignment. Also the avionics bay in front of the cockpit makes another unnecessary seem to fill. The engine is a very basic design and has limited detail. Recommend this kit for modelers who want a big Mig-17 and are willing to work on it.
mig17 good kit
this kit is good for all levels of model builders has possibilities for after market parts
