Zvezda 7318 MIG-17 „Fresco“ Soviet Fighter 1/72

The Zvezda 7318 MIG-17 “Fresco” kit is a faithfully reproduced plastic model kit in the popular 1:72 scale, dedicated to all fans of military aviation history from the second half of the 20th century. The set includes 51 intricately crafted parts, which when assembled form a realistic miniature of one of the most important Soviet jet fighters of the Cold War era.

• Category: Plastic model kit
• Scale: 1/72
• Model length after assembly: 15.4 cm
• Number of parts: 51
• Contents: decals for several countries – USSR, Vietnam, GDR, Cuba
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Manufacturer: Zvezda

Historical description of the MiG-17 “Fresco” aircraft

The MiG-17 “Fresco” is a Soviet jet fighter designed in the early 1950s by the team of Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich. This aircraft became one of the pillars of aviation for the Warsaw Pact countries and numerous allied nations. The MiG-17 entered service in 1952 and was heavily used both during the Cold War and in various local conflicts. It gained particular fame during the Vietnam War, where it effectively competed against American fighters such as the F-4 Phantom II.

Features of the Zvezda 7318 kit

The set is distinguished by precise workmanship and excellent fit of parts. The included decals allow you to choose from four versions operated in different countries: the Soviet Union, Vietnam, the German Democratic Republic, and Cuba. The kit does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately, which enables individual selection of colors and materials according to the modeller’s preferences.

Who do we recommend this model for?

Zvezda 7318 MIG-17 “Fresco” is an excellent choice for both beginner modellers and more advanced aviation enthusiasts. The relatively small number of parts ensures a moderate level of assembly difficulty (difficulty level: 2 out of 5), and the high-quality details and universal painting options will satisfy any Cold War model collector. It is the perfect product for military technology fans, 20th-century history lovers, and plastic model building enthusiasts.