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1:48 MIG-21 SMT

Vacuum-formed MiG-21 SMT canopy 1:48 (Rob Taurus) is a crystal-clear canopy to replace the plastic part from the kit.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Rob Taurus
Product EAN8591111399685

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1.36 €
1.12 € without VAT
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Vacuum-formed MiG-21 SMT canopy 1:48 (Rob Taurus)

A crystal-clear vacuum-formed (vacuform) cockpit canopy from the Czech maker Rob Taurus, intended to replace the injection-molded part from the kit on models of the supersonic MiG-21 SMT fighter in 1:48 scale. This is not an aircraft model but a modeling accessory for more faithful and cleaner cockpit glazing.

Why replace the original canopy

A vacuum-formed part has markedly thinner walls and better optical clarity than production plastic canopies. The thick-glass effect disappears and the cockpit takes on a look that is far more convincing in scale. The part also makes it easier to show the cockpit open with a view of the interior.

Fitting and tips

Cut the canopy out carefully around its perimeter, sand the edges to size and dry-fit it. It is glued with clear PVA glue or spotted in place with cyanoacrylate so that the surfaces do not fog. Dipping it in a modeling polish increases the clarity. Mask the frames before spraying.

Who it is for

  • Modelers bothered by the thick-walled canopy from the kit
  • Builders who want clear glazing and an open cockpit
  • More experienced modelers working with vacuum-formed parts

This is a clear replacement canopy, not a complete kit. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package.

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FAQ

No. It is a separate clear replacement canopy, an accessory to the MiG-21 SMT plastic kit in 1:48 scale.

The SMT version has a bulkier dorsal spine behind the cockpit for fuel and equipment.

With clear PVA glue, or spotted in place with cyanoacrylate so that the transparent surfaces do not fog.

Yes, a vacuum-formed canopy is cut off its backing sheet and the edges are sanded down to the final shape.

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