Manufacturer: FROG, 865 Mountbatten Rd. No. 02-91/92, Katong Shopping Centre, Singapore 437844, 65-440-1890, also available from International Hobby Supply, P.O. Box 426, Woodland Hills, CA 91365, 818-886-0423.
Kit: No. 72022
Scale: 1/32
Price: $29.98
Comments: Injection molded, 105 parts (3 vinyl).
Pros: Good shape, excellent companion to Hasegawa Sabre, poseable control surfaces, separate engine and dolly provided.
Cons: Main wheels are hollow on one side, clear parts distorted, interior has little detail for the scale, wing and tail root fit is poor.

There is some confusion on the new wave of kits coming from China. This new 1/32 scale MiG-15 appears under at least two brand names: Trumpeter and FROG (no, not the old British company, but a new one based in Singapore). Our early sample sent by FROG had no box, a limited instruction sheet, and no decals.

The kit features positionable flaps, ailerons, elevators, and rudder. An engine and rear-fuselage dolly make diorama ideas possible. A seated pilot figure helps fill the sparse cockpit. Underwing drop tanks and slipper tanks are included.

Construction wasn’t difficult, and the kit’s resemblance to Tamiya’s 1/48 scale kit made the project a bit easier. The vinyl wheels in my kit were poorly molded, with hollowed-out backsides. Cutting Edge produces resin substitutes, so I used them. I also used Cutting Edge canopy and wheel masks and decals.

I like my BiG MiG. I suspect we’ll see more aftermaket goodies for this kit before too long.