Eduard 672189 UB-16 Rocket Launchers for MiG-21 1/72

We present a unique accessory set: the Eduard 672189 UB-16 rocket launchers for MiG-21 in 1/72 scale, dedicated to demanding modelers seeking the highest level of detail fidelity for their MiG-21 fighter jet models. This product is part of the popular Brassin line from Czech manufacturer Eduard, renowned for top-quality resin and photo-etched details. The set allows you to replace simplified plastic parts with much more accurate components, faithfully reproducing the complex structure of the UB-16 rocket launcher.

Product Information

• Scale: 1/72 – accessory designed for MiG-21 models in this popular scale
• Category: resin model accessory set with photo-etched parts
• Material: high-quality resin (8 parts) and photo-etched sheets
• A complete set of decals is also included
• Does not include painting masks

Historical Description of UB-16 Rocket Launchers

The UB-16 rocket launchers were widely used in the air forces of Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany, and other Warsaw Pact states. Mounted on fighter jets like the MiG-21, they enabled firing of 57 mm S-5 unguided rockets. The UB-16 set was mainly used during the Cold War, both in combat operations in Vietnam and during daily pilot training in Europe and Asia. Thanks to its simplicity and firepower, it became one of the most commonly used offensive armament elements on fighters from the late 1950s up to the last decades of the 20th century.

Advantages of the Eduard Brassin 672189 Set

• Highest level of detail – resin allows for replication of even the finest UB-16 details.
• Photo-etched parts guarantee a realistic finish of small components.
• Included decals facilitate the creation of authentic armament.
• Set especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers wishing to enhance their MiG-21 model with realistic accents.
• Easy integration with Eduard models – seamless replacement of original parts.

Assembly Difficulty

Difficulty level: 3/5. The set is intended for modelers with basic experience working with resin and photo-etched parts.

Recommendation

We highly recommend the Eduard 672189 UB-16 rocket launchers for MiG-21 1/72 to all modelers who wish to enhance the quality and realism of their Cold War-era aircraft models. Indispensable for dioramas featuring the iconic MiG-21 and enthusiasts of Warsaw Pact air force weaponry.