1/72 Zvezda MiG 1.44

by Alexander Sazonov

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This is the Russian multirole fighter MIG 1.44.  The development of the multipurpose fighters (MFI) of the fifth generation started at the end of the '70s.  The aircraft was created according to the formula of so called "three S": supersonic crusing speed, super maneuverability and secrecy.  The first prototype of the fighter was publicly shown in 1999.  The first test flight was made February 29, 2000.

It is supposed that the airplane will be armed with new long range A-A missiles KS-172(AAM-L).  For the realization of supermaneuverability MiG 1.44 is equipped with 2 thrust vector controlled engines and 16 control surfaces.

The model as it is presented here is a little bit futuristic, it is more weathered than the prototype and equipped with two KS-172.  For now there is no info about flights of 1.44 with any weapon carried. In general, info about MiG 1.44 is very limited.

All the improvements to the model were made by myself and they are the following:

  • scratchbuilt KS-172

  • imitation of electrical fuses panel, tubes and cables behind the ejection seat.

  • afterburner nozzles are 15 degrees up and down movable, ailerons, flaps, front and back stabilizers are movable too.

  • imitated 'loading' of wheels and undercarriage hoses.

  • nose undercarriage hydraulic retraction jack and pitot tubes are made from medical needles

  • number of weapon hollows and their location is corrected

  • added some panel lines.

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Model is painted with acrylics.  Weathering was done with pastels.  I must recommend the high accuracy of this Zvezda's model. Very little of filler was used.

Hope you enjoyed the images of the final result.

Alexander 
Lithuania

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Photos and text © by Alexander Sazonov