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Post by nito74 on Feb 7, 2018 16:06:39 GMT
I think I have all the paint and glue needed for this one. 
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Post by nito74 on Feb 7, 2018 16:14:09 GMT
These aircraft ( E-150,Ye-151,Ye-152s ) were developed for a heavy interceptor to carry out automatic interceptions. The later versions were testbeds for the Foxbat engine.
From Wikipedia
the MiG bureau had developed a range of large fighter aircraft starting with the swept wing I-3 series (a.k.a. I-380, I-410 and I-420), followed by the I-7 and the I-75. The requirement for supersonic interception speed and the ability to carry heavy avionic systems dictated the size; in comparison the contemporary MiG-21F (similar in layout), weighed 4,819 kg (10,624 lb) and was 15.76m (51 ft 8-1/2in) long, compared with 12,345 kg (27,215 lb) and 18.14m (59 ft 6in) respectively, for the Ye-150.[1]
Ye-150
The initial missile-armed version, designated Ye-150, flew for the first time on 8 July 1960, after extensive ground checks of systems and a delay in delivery of a flightworthy engine.[1] Flight testing progressed slowly, hampered by the very short life of the R-15 engine (barely sufficient for pre-flight ground checks and a single flight), as well as problems with aileron buffeting, brake parachute failure, and the engine accessory gearbox disintegrating. Manufacturer's flight tests, over 42 flights, revealed very high rates of climb, impressive maximum speed (Mach 2.65 at 19,100 m (62,700 ft) using less than full throttle), and a phenomenal service ceiling of at least 21,000 m (69,000 ft).[1]
Installation of weapons systems was not carried out on the Ye-150 and it was not authorised for production, but development continued with the Ye-151 and Ye-152.
I will check my MIG books for some more info.
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Post by nito74 on Feb 7, 2018 16:15:52 GMT
Photos of the real thing,  
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Post by CarlRF on Feb 7, 2018 17:01:12 GMT
Thats different . Not many decals . Interesting .
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Post by nito74 on Feb 8, 2018 10:29:45 GMT
Thats different . Not many decals . Interesting . You are right, just a few red star decals and that's it. No dummy weapons. There are only a few options on the kit: Airbrake open or closed, and 2 types of radar cone . The other kits, Ye-152's have some dummy missiles and maybe some other options, will have to check the boxes.. But on this one I will have the airbrake open, didn't pick the radar cone yet.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 8, 2018 11:49:30 GMT
This will look really nice in it's all shiny naked metal paint job  .
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Post by nito74 on Feb 9, 2018 10:05:35 GMT
This will look really nice in it's all shiny naked metal paint job  . Well these prototypes existed, they made it past the drawing table.  You are right, shiny metal paint job. I might go with those Humbrol metal paints, 
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Post by Paul B on Feb 9, 2018 11:52:28 GMT
Hope you have them already John  . They are getting very hard to find nowadays  .
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Post by nito74 on Feb 9, 2018 12:13:42 GMT
Hope you have them already John  . They are getting very hard to find nowadays  . I have !! I think 1 or 2 of each.
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 9, 2018 12:46:18 GMT
Great subject-----another one that looks like it is ready to fly off the table.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by JEFF on Feb 9, 2018 22:48:32 GMT
Count me in please.
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Post by McB on Feb 22, 2018 1:33:15 GMT
Looks like a Pipe with wings, i like it! Very interesting. 
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Post by SteveM on Feb 23, 2018 8:19:41 GMT
Bring it on buddy 
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 23, 2018 8:28:08 GMT
Count me in too, it's a bit of an oddball this one.
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Post by nito74 on Feb 23, 2018 9:57:23 GMT
I will start it very soon my friends 
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Post by Marco on Feb 23, 2018 10:53:30 GMT
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Post by nito74 on Mar 18, 2018 17:44:06 GMT
Bring it on buddy  Started !!!!   First impressions on my first Modelsvit kit, plastic is easy to work and clean up.
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Post by Paul B on Mar 18, 2018 18:03:34 GMT
We're rockin  .
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Post by Boots on Mar 18, 2018 21:35:53 GMT
.......and a rollin` 
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Post by nito74 on Mar 19, 2018 21:37:00 GMT
  E14 and E12 parts are wrong in the instructions, you must swap them to fit.
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