RESKIT RS72-0413 R-40RD (AA-6 ACRID) MISSILES (2 PCS) (3D PRINTED) 1/72 is a high-quality set of modelling details created for the most demanding aircraft modelers. The product is aimed both at hobbyists seeking realism in their miniatures and collectors appreciating precision workmanship and historical accuracy true to the original. The set is produced by the renowned RES/KIT brand, well-known in the modeling market for its extremely detailed aircraft model accessories.

• Scale: 1/72 – the set fits perfectly with aircraft models in this popular scale.
• User country: Soviet Union (USSR), later Russia – the main user of the R-40RD missiles.
• History: The R-40RD (Russian: Р-40РД, NATO designation: AA-6 Acrid) is a Soviet long-range air-to-air missile designed to engage large and fast aerial targets, such as bombers or reconnaissance aircraft. Created to arm interceptor fighters MiG-25PD, MiG-25PDS, and later MiG-31, R-40RD missiles entered service at the end of the 1970s.
• Usage period: Cold War and modern times – used actively since the 1970s, visible in Soviet and later Russian arsenals, employed in numerous training and operational situations, including during air conflicts in the Middle East and Central Asia.
• Material: The model is produced using advanced 3D printing technology, which allows for extremely sharp surface detail and preserves correct proportions even in the smallest elements. The set includes two R-40RD missiles ready to use as model details.
• Product category: Set of model accessories created using 3D printing – a specialist accessory for 1/72 scale plastic model kits.
• Recommendation: This set is an excellent choice for aircraft modelers wishing to enhance their MiG-25 and MiG-31 fighter models with unique details and achieve full fidelity to the original. Ideal for advanced users and intermediate modeling enthusiasts, seeking the highest quality and increased realism in their collections.
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – the model requires precision in processing and painting but does not present significant assembly challenges.

Choosing the RESKIT RS72-0413 R-40RD (AA-6 ACRID) MISSILES (2 PCS) (3D PRINTED) 1/72 set allows you to enhance the visual qualities of Cold War aircraft models and give them a unique technical character, while maintaining historical detail accuracy and craftsmanship.