Rye Field Model 1/48 MIG-21MF

Rye Field Model 6001 is a self-assembly plastic model kit representing one of the most iconic fighters of the Cold War era — the Soviet MiG-21MF, known by the NATO reporting name Fishbed-J. This is a particularly notable release not only because of the aircraft itself, but also because it marks Rye Field Model’s debut in the aircraft modeling segment. Previously known primarily for highly detailed 1:35 scale armored vehicle kits, the company enters the 1:48 aircraft market with this release.

The model represents the MF variant — the most widely exported version of the MiG-21, produced from the early 1970s and operated by the air forces of dozens of countries worldwide. The aircraft’s shape has been recreated with great attention to detail: panel lines and rivets are finely engraved, while optional control surfaces and weapon bay panels may be displayed open to reveal internal details. Particularly noteworthy are the 3D-printed components included in the kit: the KM-1 ejection seat and landing gear wheels, whose 3D-printed construction allows for a level of detail impossible to achieve with traditional injection molding.

Contents

• Plastic sprues with fuselage, wing, and tail components
• 3D-printed KM-1 ejection seat
• 3D-printed landing gear wheels
• Optional open panels and movable control surfaces
• Air-to-air missiles and air-to-ground ordnance with pylons
• Clear canopy parts
• Photo-etched parts sheet
• Water-slide decals for selected marking options
• Illustrated assembly instructions