Eduard 73358 MiG-15 1/72 AIRFIX

The Eduard 73358 MiG-15 1/72 AIRFIX set is a dedicated detail-up kit for the MiG-15 model in 1:72 scale from the renowned manufacturer Airfix. This set was created by the Czech company Eduard, a leader in the modeling accessories market. The kit contains high-quality photo-etched parts that allow significant enhancement of details for one of the most famous Soviet jet fighters of the post-war era.

Product specifications:

• Scale: 1/72
• Prototype country of origin: USSR (Russia)
• Historical period: Cold War (production years: 1949-1959; also used later by many Eastern Bloc states as well as Asian and African countries)
• Material: components are made from precisely photo-etched metal sheet
• Category: photo-etched detail set for upgrading plastic models
• Manufacturer code: 73358

Historical information:

The MiG-15 is one of the most recognizable jet fighter aircraft of the Soviet Union. It made history as a mainstay of the Soviet Air Force and many Warsaw Pact countries. It was widely used during the Korean War, where it engaged in combat with, among others, American F-86 Sabres. Thanks to its excellent flight characteristics and great maneuverability, the MiG-15 became an aviation icon at the beginning of the Cold War.

Kit contents and detailing:

The Eduard 73358 set is designed for advanced detailing of the Airfix MiG-15 model. The set includes precisely crafted photo-etched parts that allow you to recreate details such as photo-etched belts for the cockpit interior, instrument panel imitations, handles, seat details, and external elements like grilles, undercarriage bays, or small weapon parts. Thanks to these upgrades, you can significantly boost the realism of the model and faithfully replicate the most characteristic details of the original.

Recommendations and difficulty level:

This product is recommended for experienced modelers expecting high accuracy in detail reproduction, as well as for all military aviation enthusiasts of the Cold War era. We rate the assembly difficulty as 4 out of 5: it requires care, skill working with small metal parts, and basic tools for handling photo-etched elements. Such a high level of detailing is an excellent choice for demanding modelers who want to take their MiG-15 model to the next level of realism.