MMP Books 78838 Scale Plans No. 23: Mikoyan Gurevich MIG-17 EN

MMP Books 78838 Scale Plans No. 23: Mikoyan Gurevich MIG-17 EN is a unique publication aimed at aircraft modelers, collectors, and military history enthusiasts. This professional set of plans includes detailed diagrams in three popular scales: 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32, allowing modelers to create faithful replicas of the iconic MiG-17 fighter according to their preferred scale. The entire set is printed on high-quality paper in A3 format folded to A4, and consists of 12 richly illustrated pages.

Historical and Technical Background of the MiG-17

The MiG-17 (Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17) was a Soviet fighter aircraft produced from 1952 onward. It served widely in the armed forces of Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, Poland, China, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Vietnam, and many other nations around the world. This aircraft played a key role during Cold War conflicts, particularly during the Vietnam War. Poland was one of the licensed manufacturers of the MiG-17, and the Polish Air Force used these machines until the 1990s.

• Contains plans of the MiG-17 in both original and Polish versions, produced under license and operated in Poland.
• Presents side views, top views, and structural details of the fuselage, wings, and landing gear for each version of the aircraft.
• Ideal for both scale aircraft modelers and military aviation enthusiasts.

Usage and Materials

The book presents detailed plans that enable the preparation of impressive models and aviation dioramas from popular historical periods such as the Cold War and post-war times. The precise technical drawings are an invaluable aid in building models from plastic, resin, or using 3D printing.

• Category: Modeling publications – technical plans
• Format: printed album in A3 folded to A4 (12 pages)
• Language: English
• A work tool for modelers from intermediate to advanced level

Recommendation

MMP Books 78838 Scale Plans No. 23: Mikoyan Gurevich MIG-17 EN is highly recommended to all modelers interested in military aviation, especially those planning to create a faithfully recreated MiG-17 model in one of the three scales. The publication will also prove to be a unique educational and reference aid for historians and aviation technology enthusiasts. Difficulty rating: 2/5 – this publication is intended mainly for those with basic modeling skills, but will also be useful for advanced modelers who expect the highest level of detail accuracy.