MIG-21SM 812th UAP Kharkov Higher Military Academy Soviet Union Aug. 1991 in 1:72 scale
This is the MIG-21SM 812th UAP Kharkov Higher Military Academy Soviet Union Aug. 1991 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The MiG‑21SM of the 812th UAP at Kharkov Higher Military Aviation Academy (tail number “127”) in August 1991 was a standout example of late-Soviet training jet prowess. What set it apart was its bespoke paint job—an eye-catching yellow and green camouflage unique to the academy’s fleet—making it instantly recognizable among the more uniformly painted Fishbeds of the time. As a dual‑role trainer and light-interceptor, the SM variant combined robust RP‑21MA radar with ground-attack capability, offering a rare balance of combat readiness and pilot instruction in one airframe. Serving into the USSR’s final months, this MiG‑21SM embodied both the technological maturity of Soviet design and a personalized identity that set it apart from its contemporaries.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship.
The MiG‑21SM of the 812th UAP at Kharkov Higher Military Aviation Academy (tail number “127”) in August 1991 was a standout example of late-Soviet training jet prowess. What set it apart was its bespoke paint job—an eye-catching yellow and green camouflage unique to the academy’s fleet—making it instantly recognizable among the more uniformly painted Fishbeds of the time. As a dual‑role trainer and light-interceptor, the SM variant combined robust RP‑21MA radar with ground-attack capability, offering a rare balance of combat readiness and pilot instruction in one airframe. Serving into the USSR’s final months, this MiG‑21SM embodied both the technological maturity of Soviet design and a personalized identity that set it apart from its contemporaries.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship.
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