Quickboost QB48390 GSh-23 Twin-barrel gun for MiG-21 late version Eduard 1/48 – Resin Enhancement Set

Quickboost QB48390 is a high-quality enhancement set designed for the Eduard MiG-21 late version model in 1/48 scale. The set includes a highly detailed, twin-barrel GSh-23 (ГШ-23) gun, which significantly improves the realism and level of detail of the model fighter jet. The part is made using a fine-grained resin casting technique, providing an extremely precise and realistic surface texture far superior to that of standard plastic model parts.

The GSh-23 is a Soviet 23 mm twin-barrel autocannon, developed in the late 1950s. It became the standard armament for many fighter aircraft used by Warsaw Pact countries, including the legendary MiG-21, MiG-23, and Su-15. The version designed for the late MiG-21 was used by the Soviet Air Force as well as numerous export countries across all continents, such as Poland, India, Egypt, Syria, and Vietnam. The GSh-23 was widely employed from the early 1960s throughout the Cold War and remained in operational use up to the present day.

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for Eduard's MiG-21 models
• User countries: USSR, Eastern Bloc countries and export customers (Poland, India, China, and others)
• Historical period: Cold War, modern era
• Material: high-quality cast resin (PUR resin), precise detail
• Extras: detailed twin-barrel GSh-23 for replacing the factory plastic part
• Category: resin model – enhancement part for plastic models

Recommendation: Quickboost QB48390 is recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers who wish to significantly upgrade the appearance of their MiG-21. It greatly increases the realism of the armament, making it an impressive detail for both contest displays and collectors' dioramas. Assembly is of moderate difficulty – I rate the level at 2/5. The small size and fragility of resin parts require precision during handling, but the set fits directly into Eduard's construction.

If you want to elevate the level of detail on your MiG-21, this enhancement part from Quickboost is an excellent choice – it will enhance both the historical realism and display value of your model.