Eduard 1/48 MiG-21PF Cockpit Set First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | November 2014 | Manufacturer | Eduard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | MiG-21PF Cockpit Set | Scale | 1/48 |
| Kit Number | 648144 | Media | Resin, Photo-Etch |
| Pros | Nice details | Cons | Nothing noted |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (USD) | $35.00 |
First Look
Eduard from the Czech Republic is easily the most prolific producer of aftermarket details. Period. Their series of photo-etched detail sets have brought additional fidelity to otherwise bland subjects, and have taken even the best-produced models and kicked them up a notch or two with details that cannot be produced with injection-molded plastic. Many AMS modelers will collect the relevant Eduard photo-etch sets for a given project, but they'll also go out and gather specific resin enhancements as well. Eduard has stepped up with a new product line to complement their photo-etched detail series - Brassin. Brassin is a play on words with Brass and Resin, and in many sets in this series, the resin details also include a set of color photo-etch as well.
In this release, Eduard has completely replaced the cockpit in their 1/48 MiG-21PF kit with this resin and photo-etch masterpiece. This set includes a new cockpit tub with front and rear bulkheads, detailed ejection seat, control stick, rudder pedals, instrument panel coming, and even a pilot's helmet all cast in gray resin. This set also provides a choice of resin or photo-etched instrument panel as well as photo-etched pilot restraints, ejection seat handles, and framing for the forward hinged canopy.
This is a nice enhancement for the Eduard MiG-21PF kits and provides a nice front office to see under that open canopy.
My sincere thanks to Eduard for this review sample!