AMMO of Mig Jimenez 6084 MIG-17F / LIM-5 / SHENYANG J-5 - VISUAL MODELERS GUIDE (Multilingual - English, Spanish, German)

The AMMO of Mig Jimenez 6084 MIG-17F / LIM-5 / SHENYANG J-5 - Visual Modelers Guide is an indispensable publication for every aircraft modeler and enthusiast of military aviation history. This high-quality softcover guide features 68 pages filled with detailed, full-color photographs and color profiles that showcase both external details and richly photographed interior shots of the MiG-17F fighter aircraft, including the license-built LIM-5 variant and the Chinese Shenyang J-5.

• Category: modeling book, visual guide
• Format: softcover, 68 pages, full color
• Language: multilingual (English, Spanish, German)
• Publisher: AMMO by Mig Jimenez
• Intended for: modelers working on aircraft in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 and larger scales

About the MiG-17F / LIM-5 / Shenyang J-5 Model

The MiG-17F is a Soviet single-seat jet fighter that debuted in the 1950s. In addition to widespread use by the USSR, licensed versions were produced and used in Poland as the LIM-5, as well as in China under the designation Shenyang J-5. This aircraft took part in numerous Cold War-era conflicts, including the Vietnam War and Middle Eastern hostilities, and was the backbone of air forces in several Asian, African, and Middle Eastern countries.

Period of use: Cold War (from the 1950s to the 1980s). Main users: USSR, Poland, China, Egypt, Vietnam, Syria, Cuba, and many others.

What will you find in the guide?

• Detailed photos of the cockpit, armament (guns), landing gear bays, and engine compartment
• High-quality camouflage profiles used by various nations
• A concise yet insightful historical description of the design's development and improvements
• Unique archival photographs and color details
• Inspiration for realistic detailing on plastic and resin models

Product Evaluation and Application

This publication is recommended for both beginner and advanced aircraft modelers, especially those wishing to accurately recreate the details and paint schemes of the MiG-17, LIM-5, or Shenyang J-5 in any scale. Thanks to its wealth of illustrations and detailed captions, the guide makes it easier to build accurate models and enhances the quality of any replica.

Difficulty level: 1/5 – using the publication does not require specialist knowledge, but it helps you gain it!