Eduard 48783 MiG-21PFM 1/48 EDUARD – Photo-Etched Detail Set for Eduard Model Kit

The Eduard 48783 photo-etched detail set is dedicated to the Eduard 1/48 scale MiG-21PFM fighter model. The set is intended for comprehensive enhancement of the plastic model with additional parts that improve historical accuracy, allowing you to create an even more realistic replica of the iconic Soviet jet.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: USSR (Russia, Warsaw Pact countries including Poland, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Finland, India, and others)
• Application: Accessories for MiG-21PFM Eduard 1/48 model kit
• Material: Photo-etched brass sheet
• Historical period: Cold War (years in service: 1964–1980+, some countries used it until the late 1990s)
• Category: Photo-etched accessories for plastic scale model kits

The MiG-21PFM is one of many variants of the famous MiG-21 fighter. The PFM designation refers to the modernized version equipped with a radar and improved avionics, introduced in service from the mid-1960s. The MiG-21PFM was intensively operated by the USSR Air Force and its allies, often participating in military conflicts such as the Vietnam War or Middle Eastern conflicts. The aircraft became known for its outstanding performance-to-price ratio as well as its exceptional production and maintenance simplicity.

The Eduard 48783 set features high-quality photo-etched parts, offering precisely designed cockpit details (instruments, seatbelts, cockpit features), external fuselage elements, and landing gear components. These allow you to replace or complement kit plastic parts, resulting in a model with significantly enriched appearance and realistic character. All elements fit Eduard models perfectly, reducing fitting time and improving work comfort.

This set is especially recommended for experienced modelers and aviation enthusiasts who want to achieve the highest possible level of detail in their 1/48 MiG-21PFM model. Difficulty level: 3/5 – familiarity with photo-etched parts handling techniques is recommended.

Why choose Eduard 48783? It allows you to replicate every, even the smallest detail, making your model exceptionally realistic and historically accurate. The set is an excellent choice for both collectors and fans of Cold War era aviation modeling.