1:48 Schůdky pro Mig-23

Boarding steps for the MiG-23, 1:48 scale

This is an accessory part, not an aircraft model. The MiG-23 stands higher on its landing gear than its predecessor, so the steps that go with it are taller and have more treads. That difference is exactly why steps are made separately for each type and why they cannot simply be swapped between machines. On a model they are useful twice over: they give the scene scale and a story, because an aircraft with steps at the cockpit is clearly either about to take off or has just landed, and at the same time they fill the space around the model that would otherwise stay empty.

Usage tips

• First wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water and let them dry.
• Bond them with super glue and apply a primer before painting.
• Test-fit the steps to the model dry and adjust the height to the real stance of the aircraft.
• Paint them in a different shade from the aircraft, as ground equipment was usually a different color.
• Weather the treads with rubbed-through bare metal and add rust, as they are the most worn spots.
• Add a figure of a ground crewman or a pilot to the scene, and only then do the steps make sense.

Who they are for

The accessory suits modelers of Soviet and Eastern Bloc equipment who are building an airfield scene, and anyone who displays or photographs a model. The build is undemanding, as it is a small assembly with few parts. With Eastern Bloc equipment it is moreover the ground support gear that makes a scene recognizable.

It is not an aircraft model. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.