.....MORE ......HELP with canopy please........

[yak face]

Unfortunately it looks like no one does a canopy John. The only option is to get one from another kit. The canopy on the 15 was carried over to the early 17's so you could also look out for those , the thing to remember though is that the later , missile armed 17 PF's and PFU's had a different front section ,being longer to accomodate the HUD and missile sighting system. hope this helps , cheers tony

[flyjoe180]

I too have drawn a blank in searching for a MiG-15 canopy for you from any mainstream source.

Thought I'd found a Pavla replacement but it was actually 1/72 sorry.

[flyjoe180]

I am no expert on Russian flying things, maybe Tony can help, but one option open to you is to get hold of a Tasman/Falcon vac-formed MiG-17 canopy. I can't see too much of a difference from looking at the two types online. http://www.jaysmodelkits.com/jaysmk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=102_104&pro ducts_id=391

Edit: found that the canopy is the same shape as the MiG-15-bis except the MiG-17 has a thinner lateral frame across the rear of the canopy. That would be easily altered. Get a MiG-17 canopy John, I reckon that is the cheapest fix.

[john i am]

Ok lads thanks for all the help offered but for the moment looks like we are beat but I will not be defeated.Ive requested a replacement from revell (but won't be holding my breath on that option) So in the meantime I will try and hunt down another kit and already have my beady eye on one.My plan is to form another canopy from the other kit but never ever attempted this before so that should be interesting.But I am sure some of the great people here will advise me.Once again big thanks to everyone for all help and advice offered cheers John

[Guest]

Just submitted missing parts form on revels website up to 12 weeks waiting time. guess I will wait patiently and see if anything turns up

I also have problem with my canopy John, but they told me to wait for 4 weeks and I live in Indonesia, but they told you 12 weeks, strange!! I also looking everywhere for aftermarket canopy with no luck. I guess I need to wait for Revell or glue my snapped canopy . Hope you find solution as well

[yak face]

I am no expert on Russian flying things, maybe Tony can help, but one option open to you is to get hold of a Tasman/Falcon vac-formed MiG-17 canopy. I can't see too much of a difference from looking at the two types online. http://www.jaysmodelkits.com/jaysmk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=102_104&pro ducts_id=391Edit: found that the canopy is the same shape as the MiG-15-bis except the MiG-17 has a thinner lateral frame across the rear of the canopy. That would be easily altered. Get a MiG-17 canopy John, I reckon that is the cheapest fix.

Although the rear is the same shape Joe , its the windscreen section thats different on this vac form canopy . Its the later 17 style with the screen further away from the rear rail with the two connecting pieces so would be wrong for a Mig 15 . cheers tony

[john i am]

Well no reply from revell regarding replacement canopy so in the meantime I've acquired a duplicate kit from ebay this one did have a canopy but no decals also listed as complete arghhhh! So now I have 2 migs 1 set of decals and one canopy.The decals can be shared around to give 2 different versions but I need to form another canopy from the doner kit and as I don't want to wreck the only canopy I have what would be the best/safest method of forming another one.Any help and advice greatly appreciated thanks John

[Guest]

Have you tried the aftermarket?

John

[Guest]

Send item back and ask for refund

eBay does take care of that

Then search and buy a new item complete instead

Easy

[john i am]

Send item back and ask for refundeBay does take care of that

Then search and buy a new item complete instead

Easy

Already had a full refund on the mig missing the canopy so now I just need to acquire or form another canopy if anyone knows a good way to do this then please help thanks John

[john i am]

Have you tried the aftermarket?John

Tried John but cannot find one

[flyjoe180]

Have you tried the aftermarket?John

There is nothing for this aircraft in this scale.

Maybe make complete MiG-15 up John; the second you can sell back to one of the folk you bought it off as 'one careful second owner'. Some would suggest doing a crash scene for the second incomplete model. Pilot ejected, the airframe got damaged and the markings could be applied roughly with paint, or alternatively do you have stash of decals which may contain the markings for a country which operated the MiG-15?

[john i am]

Just received email from revell informing me this kit is now out of production and they have no canopies in stock so although they couldn't help me this time it was nice to have a reply so thanks to revell and anyone who can help me with my dilemma

[ojays]

Just seen this on 'Model Kits For Sale Or Swap' on facebook

May be of some help.

Selling off lots of unfinished incomplete models.

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Gregg

[Guest]

You can look on eBay for "lots" and "parts" if you are lucky enough you should find it

As far as website try

http://www.Hobby.dn.ua

Select English

They have pretty much everything

Also Hannants office on line has a great selection of aftermarket...

If not lucky you need to shape a piece of wood from some drawing and then vacuform with clear acetate

After 100 times u will eventually get it right