Maquette Avion 1/48 Eduard, MiG-21BIS Profipack

Eduard Maquettes presents the Maquette Avion 1/48 MiG-21BIS Profipack, a precision 1/48 scale kit designed for experienced modelers. The MiG-21 is a landmark Soviet single-engine, single-seat interceptor whose streamlined, compact airframe and nose‑intake configuration made it instantly recognizable. The aircraft’s historic arc began with its first flight on 14 February 1956, when the Ye-2 prototype took to the air, marking the start of a lineage that would see the MiG-21 become one of the most produced jet fighters in history. The BIS (Business Improvement/Special) variant introduced upgraded radar, improved handling, and expanded weapons compatibility, extending the family’s versatility across decades of service with numerous air forces around the world.

This Profipack edition combines Eduard’s highly accurate plastic parts with a substantial upgrade set to deliver impressive realism. The kit features faithfully molded fuselage and wing surfaces, with the MiG-21’s distinctive cropped-delta planform, slender fuselage, and the characteristic central intake with the iconic shock cone captured in exquisite detail. The Profipack contents add resin components and a brass photo-etched fret that elevate cockpit realism, instrument panels, rear bulkhead, and external surfaces such as landing gear bays and airframe panels. A comprehensive canopy mask sheet supports precise, bubble-free glazing, while the decal sheet provides several authentic marking options for MiG-21BIS schemes used by different operators, helping modelers reproduce era-appropriate aesthetics with confidence.

In terms of construction, the kit is designed to reward accuracy and precision. Builders will appreciate the crisp panel lines, restrained rivet detailing, and the ability to depict the MiG-21BIS with optional open or closed canopy, depending on mood or display. The kit also accommodates a range of armament and store configurations typical of BIS-era deployments, enabling realistic representations of intercept missions and training profiles. With Eduard’s attention to scale fidelity, precise fit, and the enriched detailing afforded by photo-etch and resin, this 1/48 MiG-21BIS Profipack stands as a definitive reference for contemporary aviation modeling and a faithful homage to the real aircraft’s storied history.