Eduard 8236 MiG-21PF 1/48

Eduard 8236 MiG-21PF 1/48 - plastic model kit

The Eduard 8236 MiG-21PF in 1/48 scale is a high-quality model kit that recreates one of the most significant fighter jets of the Cold War. The product comes from the renowned manufacturer Eduard, famous for its precision engineering and wealth of detail. This plastic model kit allows you to recreate the silhouette and specific features of the legendary Soviet MiG-21PF fighter.

Model features:

• Scale: 1/48
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Includes: detailed sprues, decals with markings of various countries (e.g. USSR, Poland, Czechoslovakia, GDR, India), clear parts (canopy), photo-etched details for enhanced realism
• Category: plastic model kit
• Paints and glue not included

Brief historical description:

The MiG-21PF (NATO: "Fishbed-D") is an improved version of the Soviet MiG-21 fighter, produced since the early 1960s. This aircraft was widely used by the USSR Air Force as well as the air forces of Warsaw Pact and allied countries worldwide. The MiG-21PF was designed as an interceptor fighter with jet propulsion, equipped with the RP-21 radar and capable of enhanced combat missions. It played a particularly significant role in history during the conflicts in Vietnam, the Middle East, and served in numerous European and Asian countries from 1961 through the 1980s, covering the Cold War period.

Why choose this model?

• The kit provides an exceptionally accurate representation of both the airframe and construction details of the MiG-21PF, including the cockpit, landing gear, and armament.
• Recommended for modelers interested in military aviation, Cold War history, and collectors of 20th-century fighter aircraft.
• The option to build the model in markings from several countries allows for an interesting display of the finished kit.
• An excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5), due to the presence of small, precision-demanding elements and photo-etched extras.
• Comprehensive documentation and detailed assembly instructions from Eduard.

By choosing the Eduard 8236 MiG-21PF 1/48 model, you are investing in a kit that guarantees satisfaction from building and an impressive finished result on your shelf. A real treat for military aviation enthusiasts and modeling challenge seekers!