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1/72 - MiG-21 Fishbed family project was finally officially confirmed by Eduard http://www.eduard.com/store/out/media/InfoEduard/archive/2015/info-eduard-2015-01CZ.pdf (english version soon) MF, bis and SMT versions expected first

Source: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/308021-eduard-mig-21f-mig-21-uusum-in-48th-scale/ V.P.

I've had a very on/off modelling year so far ( mainly off) due to work and life stuff. I've only completed 2 builds but they were both started in 2024 😳 I have a little Airfix JP which is just being painted so it should be the first "all 2025" build of the year. I've finally got some mojo brewing, though, and am getting frustrated when I have to put the JP down to let the paint dry. Rather than rush that painting process, the only sensible thing to do is - start a new kit 😁 Whilst I'm very into cold war jets, I've never been particularly bothered by the Russian side, I don't generally find the Migs etc that interesting. I bought the Eduard Mig-21 after some online conversations where others were going on about how great Tamiya kits are. I bemoaned the fact that they don't do much in the way of 1/72 cold war jets. Several people suggested the Eduard Mig-21 is in a similar vein for quality of engineering and ease of build etc. They're also fairly cheap, and I discovered I really like the look of the East German scheme. That'll go nicely with my RAFG Lightning F.2A 👍 So here we are. I do have a confession to make, though. I only bought this two weeks ago and it's already on the bench! No gathering dust in the stash for this guy. Hoping the modelling gods will not smite me down for this appalling behaviour 😬 Some box shots, of course.. Being the profi pack edition they are lots of opportunities for PE levels of detail. It looks like there are options for keeping myself sane, though. Although, that's not going to be my first instinct here, despite my general dislike of PE. We'll see how I get on.. As well as the exterior paints, I've also obtained an AK marker for soviet interior green. I really like the convenience of these pens, so happy to add another one to the collection. Quite how Warsaw Pact pilots were expected to function in battle with that colour all around them, I don't quite know! It's a striking colour, though, that's for sure. I've started off with a bit of colouring in and a tiny bit of assembly but nothing worthy of showing just yet. This isn't going to be a quick build. We go on holiday next week and then I'm straight into two back to back business trips so unlikely to be back at the bench until early October 😭 Al

I'm building the 1/72 Eduard Mig-21MF and planning on doing the East German scheme. I see there's an option for rockets on the rear fuselage as part of a RATO fit. Does anyone out there know how common this fit was in operational service? Thanks, Al

Hello everyone I have not posted anything for a while so here goes with what I have finished recently. Firstly is the Douglas A4D-1 (A-4A) Skyhawk from VA-34 in the CAG-3 colours whilst flying from USS Saratoga in 1957. The kit is Airfix A-4B which I backdated the best I could. The rudder was not ribbed so was filled in as this only came on later aircraft and most of the vortex generators on the wings were removed and some were just too small to put on and the inflight refuelling probe was removed, Tommy Thomason https://tailhooktopics.blogspot.com/2025/ website is useful for that information. The step on the wing for the slats was also removed. The 150 gallon wing tanks came from Freightdog Models. The standard finish is Light Gull Grey and white from Hobby Color Aqueous. All the decals apart from the national insignia, rescue arrows were designed and printed by myself. Second is the Gloster Meteor F.8 from 600 Sqdn (City of London) based at Biggin Hill. This is the Airfix kit which I feel is overengineered and some strange design choices such as the wing airbrakes and undercarriage. This was finished in HSS from Vallejo Metal Colour 701 Aluminium. The decals were from the Special Hobby Meteor F.8 with some changes to the underwing and side codes. Finally we have the Eduard latest boxing of the MIG-21 BiS from the Soviet Air Force in Afghanistan. Paints were from Tamiya and the kit decals were used apart from some of the tiny decals. Its a nice kit with lots of parts and spares. The blue glow in the exhaust

With the Sukhoi going nowhere fast I have had to make a decision on what will act as it's replacement and have decided to say with something from the same side of the Iron Curtain in the form of a Mig-21, a true classic. The kit I will be using is an Eduard 1/48 Mig-21 PFM with one small aftermarket addition and in markings as yet to be decided. We'll start with the box top; She has been started but only to the extent that some paint has been sprayed on the interior in a representation of that lurid colour so beloved by Soviet manufacturers; The only aftermarket will be an Eduard 3D cockpit set; And some decals; Not 100% sure which option to go with yet but am leaning towards one of these two, either Bulgaria; Or East Germany; As the airframes are identical thats a decision I can put off for now. Now I just need some time so I can make a proper start on her! Thanks for looking in and as usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. Craig.

After the single seat variants (link & link), Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) is to release a 1/72nd Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM "Mongol-B" kit - ref. KPM0108 Source: https://www.kovozavody.cz/2018/09/mig-21-um/ Box art V.P.

Kit : 1:48, Mig-21UM, Trumpeter (02865) Decals : MDS Decals, Indian Air Force Roundels and Fin Flash (MDS-002) picked off Ebay. Sqn Logo & serial Numbers were self made stencils from the kit decals Diorama Parts were 3D printed The Build The build was was rather stright forward . being a newer kit the fit and details were good. hardly used any putty. built OOB. except the decals as I wanted to make an Indian Air Force version. a quick search online led me to a ebay vendor selling IAF roundels and fin flash. I was able to design and print the Squadron logo and Serial Numbers myself. and used the Kit decals for stencils and other markings. I have used various shades or Mr.Color paints mix and matched. the diorama components were printed on my 3D printer. The MiG-21 UM Trainer in the Indian Air Force The MiG-21 UM, a two-seat trainer variant of the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet, holds a significant place in the annals of Indian military aviation. As a supersonic jet trainer, it has served as a critical link in transitioning Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots from subsonic trainers to frontline combat aircraft. Despite its ageing design, a cornerstone of Indian fighter pilot training for several decades, playing a crucial role in maintaining operational readiness and combat proficiency. Historical Background India inducted the MiG-21 into its air force in the early 1960s, making it one of the first countries outside the Soviet Union to operate the aircraft. Over the years, multiple variants of the MiG-21 were introduced into IAF service, including the MiG-21FL, MiG-21M, MiG-21bis, and the MiG-21 Bison. Alongside these combat variants, the MiG-21 UM was inducted in the 1970s as a dedicated trainer platform. The MiG-21 UM ("Uchebno-Modificirovannyi" meaning "Modified for Training" in Russian) features dual controls, allowing instructors and trainees to operate the aircraft simultaneously. It was developed to provide pilots with supersonic flight experience before graduating to frontline combat duties. The UM retained much of the flight performance and handling characteristics of the single-seat variants, offering a realistic training environment. Role in the Indian Air Force The primary role of the MiG-21 UM in the IAF was to serve as an advanced jet trainer. It was used in the final stages of fighter pilot training, where aviators learned to handle the speed, altitude, and complexity of supersonic flight. The aircraft was also employed for type conversion training, allowing pilots to transition from older or less advanced aircraft to the MiG-21 Bison or other combat jets. In addition to training, MiG-21 UMs were occasionally pressed into service for light operational roles, particularly in reconnaissance or as part of base-level readiness exercises. However, their main contribution remained in preparing generations of Indian fighter pilots for high-performance aviation. MiG-21 UM remains enduring. For decades, it was the final step in shaping raw cadets into combat-ready fighter pilots. It served faithfully through times of both peace and conflict, including wars and heightened tensions with neighbouring countries. The MiG-21 UM trainer played an indispensable role in the Indian Air Force's evolution. As a supersonic training aircraft, it bridged the gap between basic flight instruction and full combat readiness. While now largely retired, its contribution to India's air defense capabilities and pilot training cannot be overstated. The MiG-21 UM stands as a testament to a bygone era of military aviation — one that combined rugged performance with strategic importance

Hi 👋 A few pictures of my Syrian Air Force MiG-21MF. This individual was according to sources downed by an Israeli Phantom back in 1982. It’s the Profipack boxing from Eduard, built pretty much OOB. The (excellent) decals are from Afterburner and I added a PJ pilot in the OOB seat. Thanks for looking 😀 Cheers! /Fred

Hi 👋 A few pictures of my 1/48 Egyptian Air Force MiG-21PFS in Nile Walley camouflage. Eudard has not (yet) released a PFS, so it is a kit bash based on the Eduard PF Profipack. I added some Brassin extras from Eduard and mix of Eduard and Afterburner decals and a Master pitot. Thanks for looking 😀 Cheers! /Fred

HI FELLOW MODELLERS Here is Eduard 1:48 Mig-21PFM (84124) Only 1 decal option as it’s a weekend edition Polish Air Force,1st Squadron of 62nd Fighter Regiment 1994 I purchased a couple of aftermarket items Eduard Mig-21PFM seatbelts Eduard Mig-21PFM TFace Masks (EX638) Coastal Kits 1:48 Vinyl display Airfield sheet Soviet Airfield-06 MR Surfacer Primer grey MRP FINE SURFACE PRIMER black MRP-LPB Paints used MR.HOBBY PAINTS C11 C13 C27 C41 C66 SM01 MC211 MC214 MC218 Tamiya paints X2 XF1 XF85 Vallejo model air 71.331 MR.HOBBY LEVELLING THINNER MRPMT.THINNER Slow Dry MRP VARNISHES MR.HOBBY GX100 Gloss MRP-127 Super clear matt Ammo Panel Line wash An enjoyable Quick build Thanks for looking and Happy Modelling

I am starting building MIG-21 MF 1/72 from R.V. Aircraft. I will built it out of box, and I choose Hungarian marking. I am inspired from this build : http://www.lietadielka.blogspot.sk/search/label/MiG-21SMT i will also follow the blog to avoid any issues if there are any. You can find also photos of the MIG 21 MF and MFN box. http://www.lietadielka.blogspot.sk/2013/07/mig-21mf-mig-21mfn-fishbed-j-rvaircraft.html Its interesting kit, with rivets and nice plastic. So, lets start:) the box: I also bought a pitot tube inside the box the resin parts looks good. Cockpit: I started with resin parts. Here they are. I will post my progres later, because I am going on short vacation to see real MIG 21 Lancer on the sky:) I will visit Kecskemt Airshow in Hungary. Jan

Wolfpack Design is to rebox the Academy 1/48th Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF "Fishbed-D" kit - WP14821 Source: http://www.wolfpack-d.com/htm/kit.html One day here: http://www.wolfpack-d.com/catalog/htm/wp14821.html V.P.

MIG-21 PFS, 1/72. Kitbash from two Eduard kits: - fuselage and canopy from PF kit; - tail is a mix of the two - mostly PF with lower part removed and replaced by parachute container from PFM; - wings and almost all the rest - PFM. Eduard resin cockpit (PF), resin engine, modified MF resin speedbrakes, resin missiles (R-3S). Small alterations to jetpipe cone (thinned walls, added internal structure). Roundels and fin flash from PFM Profipack kit, tactical number airbrushed with homemade viny masks. All comments are welcomed, Iulian work on the specific PFS Tail detailing the jetpipe Eduard resin engine

Trumpeter is to release a 1/48th two seats MiG-21UM "Mongol-B" kit - ref. 02865 Source: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2804557302 V.P.

Hi Folks, I wondered if I could pick your brains about a Mig-21 Fishbed , a particular Mig-21 , its one thats a memorial at the former Smuravyovo 2 Air Base near St Petersburg. I fancied trying to build a diorama that is loosley representative of the one below. I wondered if anyone fancies having a stab at the colours , I have no idea where to even start, I suspect, that once upon a time, that it was in a standard 2 tone green/brown upper with blue lower, I figure the blue lower is from the remaining blue on the undercarriage door. It looks to me like its been ravaged by the weather but I have no idea what colours would be suitable for the faded camouflage scheme, almost the blue is like the colour of the statute of liberty like old aged brass the brown is a tan. Does anyone have any ideas what I could use? Thanks much in advance Mark

Hi All, Question to all the MiG experts - does anybody have reliable information on the size of standard 490 litre MiG-21 fuel tank? Best to have full length, tail length (length of the section with stabilisers) and diameter at the middle point at least. I'm now building three MiGs and seems that fuel tanks from Modelsvit, Eduard and (more expectedly) KP are absolutely different. Eduard and KP are the same full length while Modelsvit slightly longer. At the same time Modelsvit and KP have the same length of stabilisers (Eduard has shorter stabilisers and overall noticeably smaller). Also all three are different diameter. With Eduard slimmest and KP clearly too fat. Based on what I see on pictures Modelsvit seems most spot on but some measurement against reliable drawings or tech data could be helpful too.

Rye Field Model is to release a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 "Fishbed" kit - Scale (1/32nd or 1/35th)? Variant (M/MF/R or J-7C/D)? Source: https://www.facebook.com/ryefieldmodel/posts/pfbid022J46VfdcfVUtuF464SWDMZje3yiTtQk1DBNqrzt3yCX146cssZZpzxpUvTdP4wTXl V.P.

Wolpack Design is to rebox the Academy 1/48 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21PF "Fishbed-D" kit - ref. 14819 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21PF "Fishbed-D" - ref. 14821 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21PF (Izdeliye 76) "Fishbed-D" V.P.

Hi all, I'm investigating what could be a reasonable ordnance for MiG-21MF in Yom Kippur war. Now I understand that there could be at least three very typical options for interceptor role: two K-13 missiles, four K-13 missiles, two K-13 missiles + 2 extra fuel tanks. I also understand that MiG-21 could carry only bombs or only missiles or only rockets because of limitations of its avionics. Combinations with extra PTB (fuel tanks) are possible. MiGs were not really able to carry a big bombload so couple FAB-250 is probably the limit, although two FAB-500 is also theoretically possible. Finally I read that MiG-21 were used in the first days to carry ground attack missions against Israeli SAMs and airstrips. But I find no photoes of Egypt MiGs with anything other than K-13 as per above. So a question - if MiG-21MF were to execute ground attack missions in Yom Kippur war - what would it carry? Would a simple combination of two FAB-250 + two extra fuel tanks seem likely for you? Maybe any other atypical ordnance configurations you've seen? Thanks a lot! Dennis

Hi everybody! I want to share with You my last model. It is polish MiG-21MF. The first MiG-21's delivered to Poland were not painted with silver paint but remained in the natural color of the metal. I decided to make just that a MiG.

Hello to all of you.I have just finished my 1:72 R.V.Aircraft MiG-21 UM of the Serbian Air Force.I hae upgraded the cockpit a bit and finished the model with Mr.hobby and Mr.color paints.The decals came from LIft Here decals and I am quite pleased how it turned out.I hope you will like it as well. Regards,Dragan

Hello! After recently finishing my gannet I decided to finish another "purgatory shelf" model (what I call my shelf of doom/old WIPs). The Eduard MiG-21 is a lovely kit, I just lost interest in it for a while. During the Summer Holidays I finally had a chance to go back home to Hungary again (after three years!) and I visited the Szolnok Reptár Aerospace museum. It was brilliant. Being up close and personal with all these aircraft inspired me to finally go back and finish my MiG and I must say I am very pleased with the result! Without further ado, here she is; In the end I ended up having a lot of fun with this model and the aftermarket decals by HADmodels behaved well. Only issue was the stencils were misnumbered and I had to do most of it by eye, I can still definitely recommend it though if you have good reference photos (which I did because of my museum visit ). I hope you all enjoyed looking at this and thank you for looking. Next up (probably): Trumpy 1:72 Westland Wyvern

Hi all, had nothing small and simple enough to knock together in 24 hours that I hadn't already started so had to raid my dads stash for his Academy MiG-21. Nice, simple kit- comes with Finnish decals but since its just a MiG-21F-13 I may use some spare decals and do it in an East German scheme, maybe even a Vietnamese or Chinese scheme as a J-7. Looking forward to taking part in my first Blitzbuild weekend. Thanks for looking in!

Hello Everyone please feel free to post photo’s of any previous MiG-21 builds. You may include All variants of the basic design.