About aircraft

Model of the famous soviet fighter jet in 1:72 scale 

The MiG-15bis is a Soviet jet fighter aircraft, a variant of the original MiG-15, introduced in the early 1950s. Designed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, it became one of the most successful jet fighters of its time. The MiG-15bis was powered by an upgraded Klimov VK-1 engine, providing enhanced performance and reliability. It was armed with two 23mm cannons and one 37mm cannon, making it formidable in aerial combat. The aircraft's swept-wing design improved its aerodynamics and speed, allowing it to excel in dogfights and high-altitude engagements. The MiG-15bis played a significant role in the Korean War, where it gained a reputation for its effectiveness against UN forces, particularly in its encounters with American F-86 Sabres. Its success cemented the MiG-15bis as a pivotal aircraft in the early jet age and a key component of Soviet air power.

Print settings

• RECOMMENDED nozzle: 0,25 mm and smaller
• layer height: 0,15mm
• perimeters: 3
• infill: 15%
• use supports for cannons (increse the first layer expansion value for better adhesion to printbed)
• print the aircraft on it's nose

Assembly

airplane:

• no assembly needed

stand:

• fill the container with something heavy (small rocks, ball bearings,..)
• make sure the contents are secured and/or glue them (PVA glue, …)
• use a bit of force to push the container inside the stand

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