MiG-21MF
in Czechoslovak Service
Limited Edition

Eduard, 1/48 scale

Reviewed by Phil Parsons

Eduard's 1/48 scale MiG-21MF is available online from Squadron.com

Eduard has already released the 1/48 MiG 21 MF in their ProfiPACK and Weekend edition.

To see what plastic is in the box please use the link to view this excellent review. http://www.hyperscale.com/2011/reviews/kits/eduard8231reviewjh_1.htm

This review will cover the extras provided by the MiG-21MF in Czechoslovak Service Limited Edition issue. The first thing you will notice is the massive number of decal options. The two main sheets are beautifully printed by Cartograf Italy.

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The two smaller ones look to be produced in the Czech Republic and appear to be of a similar high standard.
Your options are:

• MiG-21MA, 2nd Air Base, 1st Flight, Malacky, from 1993 Slovakia.

• MiG-21MFN, 41st Fighter Squadron, Caslav Air Base, Czech Republic, October, 2002.

• MiG-21MA, 9th Fighter-Bomber Regiment, Bechyne Air Base, Czechoslovakia, May 1989-October 1992.

• MiG-21MFN, 211th Tactical Squadron, Caslav Air Base, Czech Republic, 2000-2005.

• MiG-21MF, 11th Fighter Regiment, Zatec Air Base, Czechoslovakia, October 1991.

• MiG-21MF, 2nd Squadron 11th Fighter Regiment, Zatec Air Base, Czechoslovakia, 1991.

• MiG-21MF, 28th Fighter-Bomber Regiment, Caslav Air Base, Czech Republic, 1993-1995.

• MiG-21MF, Major Pavel Strubl, CO of 6th Fighter-Bomber Regiment, Prerov-Bochor Air Base, Czechoslovakia, 1980-1985.

• MiG-21MF, 4th Squadron 1st Regiment, Air Base Sliac, Slovakia, 1995-1999.

• MiG-21MF, 6th Fighter-Bomber Regiment, Pribram-Diouha Lhota Air Base, Czechoslovakia, 1986.

• MiG-21MF, 43rd Fighter Squadron, Caslav Air Base, Czech Republic, 1995.

• MiG-21MF, 211th Tactical Squadron, Caslav Air Base, Czech Republic, 2003.

• MiG-21MF, 11th Fighter Regiment, as a gate Guardian.

Yes you have counted correctly, 13 options however; E and M are the same aircraft with minor differences as is F and G.

• Option F is the aircraft that displays the Eduard Knight logo on the tail. This was one of two MiG-21s that were marked in this way and displays the association between the Czech modelling community and the Air Force. A very detailed account is available on the Eduard newsletter. http://www.eduard.com/store/out/media/InfoEduard/pdf/info-2011-09EN.pdf

You may have notice that two aircraft are designated MiG-21 MFN. The MFN is the Czech Air Force designation for MiG-21MF upgraded with NATO standard avionics.

This was a program designed to incorporate NATO compatibility. This included an AN/APX-100 IFF system interrogator, GPS/NAVSTAR Trimble 2101 Plus navigation system, radio-navigation system DME-42, VIR-42 ILS system, two LUN 3520 two-way UHF/VHF radios, ARK-15 compass, and finally, anti-collision lights.

One difference that I note is in the Instructions is that a mix for the interior colour is included, 60% Sky Blue+20% Bright Green+20% Cobalt Blue. This is a welcome addition.

For reference photos give this site a try. http://www.czechairspotters.com/

This is another great MiG-21MF designed for those who love some of the very colourful options that were used by the Czechoslovak Air Force during its service life.

You are certainly spoilt here with a poster, pin and massive number of decal options! Enjoy, if you can decide which one to make!!

Thanks to Eduard for the samples.

Review Text Copyright © 2011 by Phil Parsons
Page Created 23 December, 2011
Last updated 23 December, 2011

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