Eduard 48918 MiG-25RBT exterior ICM 1/48

Eduard 48918 MiG-25RBT exterior ICM 1/48 is a professional photo-etched detail set designed for the plastic model kit of the MiG-25RBT aircraft in 1/48 scale, produced by ICM. This high-quality set enables an exceptional enhancement of the model’s exterior appearance, offering numerous precisely rendered details that cannot be achieved with a standard plastic kit.

Contents and Materials

The Eduard 48918 set includes a wide selection of elements made from thin brass sheet, professionally photo-etched using photochemical techniques. The components allow for significant detailing of the aircraft’s surface and external subassemblies, including:

• details of flaps, landing gear, and gear bays
• reinforcements and outer fuselage panels
• precise replicas of covers and grilles
• aerodynamic elements not available in plastic form
• multi-format plates ensuring perfect fit

Historical Information

The MiG-25RBT is a Soviet supersonic reconnaissance aircraft, a reconnaissance variant of the iconic MiG-25 "Foxbat." This aircraft was used primarily by the Soviet Union from the late 1960s and was heavily employed during the Cold War. The MiG-25RBT conducted strategic high-altitude and high-speed reconnaissance missions, including during the Arab-Israeli conflict and operations in the Middle East. It remains one of the fastest serially produced aircraft in the world, renowned for its altitude and speed—unmatched by adversary fighters.

Purpose and Recommendation

• Category: photo-etched parts – add-ons for plastic models
• Material: photo-etched brass sheet
• Intended for: MiG-25RBT, ICM, 1/48 scale
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – requires precision, recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers

The Eduard 48918 set guarantees a completely new level of realism for your MiG-25RBT model. The detailed, perfectly fitting parts enable an authentic visual effect, especially appreciated by competition modellers. This product is recommended for those looking to enhance the quality of their model, as well as for enthusiasts of Soviet aviation from the Cold War era.