1/48 Yakovlev UT-1b / Mikro-Mir

[wasabi]

Hi,

After my mainstream AFV F-5, I wanted to start a new project that requires more personal work. I just started the Yakolvlev UT-1b from the Ukrainian manufacturer Mikro-Mir. The UT-1b is based on the trainer/civilian UT-1 which was equipped with two 7.62 ShKAS at the beginning of the war against the huns.

Documentation is scarce but I managed to get a copy of the manual of the 2-seater variant from a fellow French modeller.

The Mikro-Mir kit looks pretty good and is boxed with 2 PE sheets. But it ain't no Tamiya, parts have to be thinned down or replaced. The decal sheet is Zvevda-esque, if you see what I mean....



That's a very small bug. I never built that small.





Looks like daddy will have fun thinning down trailing edges



Right now, working on the engine cowling




Nothing very fancy to show right now. Hopefully, more interesting pics to follow.

Tonio

[Ninetalis]

This is cool, where did you get that kit?
I like small kits, they build quickly (or they should at least...)

With regards, Ninetalis.

[wasabi]

This is cool, where did you get that kit?

Found it during my trip in the autonomous region of Hannantsistan

I like small kits, they build quickly (or they should at least...)

She should be done by now, no?

Honestly, with the little time I got for modelling, it will probably take me at least 3 months. I already spent 4 days just to thin down the wing leading edges, sharp as razor blades.

[BorgR3mc0]

Found it during my trip in the autonomous region of Hannantsistan

I still have to visit Hannantsitan. Fortunaly, I live a 45 minutes drive away from the protectorate of Aviationmegastorium!

Anyway, still following, these are exactly the kind of build that I like!

[Medicman71]

This will be an interesting build. I've never seen that aircraft or model company.

[BorgR3mc0]

I just saw a review for an am Shetssov engine:

http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php? ... &sid=16555


Maybe it is a nice add on for your build.

[wasabi]

I just saw a review for an am Shetssov engine:

http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php? ... &sid=16555


Maybe it is a nice add on for your build.

Thank you Borg for the link. I actually bought the beautiful Vector engine, the NorthStar looks a bit better thanks to the addition of the PE sheet.

[BorgR3mc0]

With the engine being such a prominent feature I can understand why you choose an AM engine. The kit's engine is probably not that great since it is a short run kit.

Knowing Vector products that is probably going to add a lot to the overall look of the model.

[BsYamato]

re-following !