Yak-15 model in 1/72 scale
The Yakolev Yak-15 was a jet development of the Yak-3 fighter of WW II. It was the first jet fighter to enter the Soviet Air Force. The RD-10 jet engine was based on captured German Jumo 004 engines that were made in an underground factory at Dessau during WWII. The Yak-15 offered the USSR pilots their first experiences in the jet age. NATO code name was "Feather".
The wing is too thin but can be used. The wing undercarriage bays are undeep as a result.
It simply build the model straight on, with some corrections to the contour at the jet exhaust pipe.
Add the wire antenna and a pitot.
References:
- Air international vol 52, page 60
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Created January 28, 2001