With ICM having released its muchanticipated MiG-25RBT Foxbat-B, Andy Davies finds out exactly what’s on offer
MiG’s Foxbat was a American XB-70.basic RB aircraft.response to the advanced aircraft designs in the US at the time, principally the Mach 3-capable Lockheed A-12 and North The first MiG-25 prototype flew in 1964; it entered service in 1970 and production ceased in 1984 after 1,190 aircraft had been built. The highly capable reconnaissance versions were upgraded throughout the aircraft’s long career, with the RBT variant being an enhanced version of the basic RB aircraft
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The large top-opening box contained 166 parts supplied on seven grey (and one clear) styrene runners, along with two decal sheets, comprehensive instructions and a decal placement guide. Unfortunately, the runners were all placed in a single resealable plastic bag, although thankfully the clear parts were packed separately. ICM’s mouldings were crisp and flashfree, and while there were several ejector pin marks present, just those in the engine intakes needed to be addressed. Detail levels were good and well rendered, though few of the panel lines seemed to end erroneously. The 24-page instructions included full-col…
