HMH Publications DH-004 Aircraft in Detail: MiG-29 Fulcrum is a unique release for military aviation enthusiasts, modelers, and historians, offering a comprehensive and richly illustrated look at one of the most famous fighter aircraft of the Cold War era and modern air forces – the MiG-29 Fulcrum. This publication is part of the popular Duke Hawkins Aircraft in Detail series, combining editorial quality with exceptional attention to technical detail.

The book consists of 116 pages and contains over 350 high-quality photographs taken by experienced aviation photographers, presenting virtually every aspect of the MiG-29. It focuses on details such as the fuselage, landing gear, cockpit interior, avionics systems, and K-36 ejection seats – extensive photography across 14 pages also shows the aircraft during maintenance and technical inspections, which is an invaluable aid for modelers seeking inspiration for realistic model replication.

• Category: scale modeling book, reference album
• Printed on high-quality paper, softcover, format 240 x 240 mm
• Language: English
• Includes extensive photographic documentation of various MiG-29 variants
• Intended for plastic modelers in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 scales as well as aviation enthusiasts

The MiG-29 Fulcrum is a Soviet fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft, introduced into service in 1982 and used by numerous countries worldwide, including Russia, Germany, India, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. It was widely operated during the final phase of the Cold War as well as in armed conflicts of the 1990s and 21st century.

This publication is recommended for both beginner modelers interested in building MiG-29 models and advanced enthusiasts focused on perfectly replicating details and authentic paint schemes. I rate the book’s utility at 5/5 – it is a key reference source that raises the level of realism of any replica in any scale.