Marius I believe this might be the first external review of this kit.
No doubt this is a high quality kit on par with the Eduard's MiG-15 and MiG-21 series.
On the positive side, I can note the high level of detail, the very fine shapes and details and sufficiently numerous options for ordnance and painting options included.
On the negative side, the kit seems overengineered with a complex part breakdown and with a very high number of parts for 1:72 (456!!). Also, the kit is definitely pricey, but the price is justified by what is offered in my opinion.
This release from Clear Prop does manage to fill a long awaited gap in the MiG aircraft family in 1:72. Nevertheless, for the earlier MiG-23MF and BN versions we are still stuck with the RV Aircraft/KP kits (for example: MiG-23MF - Romania - 1995 | Album by Redicus (1:72)).
If we account for the price of the KP kit together with resin replacements for the cockpit, exhaust, wheels and ordnance, the resulting price will come close to what the Clear Prop costs, whereas the Clear Prop kit is still vastly superior.
I am highly looking forward to building this one in the coming months and I can only highly recommend it.
21 April 2023, 12:20
Michael Kohl Thanks for the extensive review. Much appreciated.
21 April 2023, 12:49
Alec K Yes, thank you Marius. Looks like a very nice kit 👍
22 April 2023, 11:50
Bernhard Pethe Das interessiert mich sehr, ich hab das hier im Auge. 😁
22 April 2023, 20:01
Michael Kohl Heute gekauft - also die DDR-Version (MF)
22 April 2023, 20:43
Oliver Zwiener Direktimport aus der Ukraine ? Ich bin mit dabei !
Marius Thank you for following, a build report might begin in some weeks, since I am planning to build this one in the same time with an Iraqi MiG-23BN (from RV Aircraft).
@Michael: meinst du die MF Version vom KP Bausatz oder die ML/MLD von Clear Prop. Vom ML/MLD Bausatz von Clear Prop kann man leider keine MF bauen, die Unterschiede sind zu groß. Oder habe ich es irgendwie falsch verstanden.
@Andy, I also ordered the NK/Cuban one. Be aware that the sprues with weapons are not included in that kit.
23 April 2023, 10:42
Michael Kohl Marius, Du hadt natürlich Recht. Es ist die MLA mit den Decals der NVA.
23 April 2023, 12:42
Michael Kohl @Andy: in case you need the weapons, you might contact me, as I won't need mine.
Marius
Michael Kohl