Hobby Boss 81786 Russian MiG-29K 1/48

Hobby Boss 81786 Russian MiG-29K in 1/48 scale is a high-quality plastic aircraft model kit, faithfully replicating the modern carrier-based multirole fighter MiG-29K. This offering is aimed at advanced modelers and enthusiasts of modern aviation designs, looking for detailed, richly featured model kits.

Original – MiG-29K: history, operators, application

• Model scale: 1/48
• User country: Russia
• Service period: modern era (since 2010)
• Original type: carrier-based multirole fighter
• Operations: Kuznetsov-class aircraft carriers, airbase

The MiG-29K is the result of work by the Russian MiG Aviation Corporation (RAC MiG), adapted for operations from both aircraft carriers with displacements above 28,000 tons and from ground-based airfields. An order for 24 units by the Russian Navy was placed at the end of 2009, with deliveries commencing a year later. These aircraft have participated in operations from the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier and are among the most advanced Russian naval fighter aircraft.

Features of the Hobby Boss 81786 plastic model

• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high quality plastic
• Number of parts: 300+
• Number of sprues: 10
• Photo-etched parts: 1 sheet (increased detail fidelity)
• Tires: rubber
• Model does not include: glue, paints
• Dimensions of built model: length 353 mm, wingspan 246 mm
• Richly engraved surfaces with fine panel lines and detailed cockpit
• Release version: 2023

Recommendation and difficulty level

The Hobby Boss 81786 Russian MiG-29K 1/48 model is a set recommended for experienced modelers seeking technical precision and time to carry out a complex project. Over 300 elements, photo-etched parts, and an abundance of construction details require skill and patience, and the final effect is truly impressive even for demanding collectors of modern military aviation. This set is ideal for fans of contemporary military technology and for anyone wishing to enrich their collection with a unique Russian carrier-based fighter model. Assembly difficulty: 4/5.