1/72 MIG-17F Fresco C 0478 Soviet Union Air Force (with UB-16-57)

1/72 MIG-17F Fresco C 0478 Soviet Union Air Force (with UB-16-57)1 72 MiG 17F Fresco C 0478 Soviet Union Air Force (with UB 16 57) by Hobby Master delivers Cold War jet fighter presence for military aviation collectors and 1: 72 scale displays. Featuring: Diecast metal airframe: solid build with clean 1: 72 proportions. Soviet Air Force markings: period correct finish for aircraft 0478. UB 16 57 rocket pods included: captures ground attack loadouts used in service. Accurate early jet details: swept wings, intake,

1/72 MiG-17F Fresco C 0478 Soviet Union Air Force (with UB-16-57) by Hobby Master delivers Cold War jet fighter presence for military aviation collectors and 1:72 scale displays.

Featuring:

• Diecast metal airframe: solid build with clean 1:72 proportions.
• Soviet Air Force markings: period correct finish for aircraft 0478.
• UB-16-57 rocket pods included: captures ground attack loadouts used in service.
• Accurate early jet details: swept wings, intake, exhaust, and panel lines at scale.
• Display ready model: no paint, glue, or tools needed.

Model Dimensions (Approximate):

• Length: 15.4 cm
• Wingspan: 13.1 cm
• Height: 5.2 cm

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: Hobby Master
• Aircraft: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F Fresco C
• Operator: Soviet Union Air Force
• Aircraft number: 0478
• Armament: UB-16-57 rocket pods
• Material: Diecast metal with plastic parts
• Paint and glue: Not required
• Assembly: None required

Why this aircraft matters

The MiG-17F marked a key step in early jet fighter development. It improved climb rate and handling over the MiG-15 and saw wide service during the Cold War. Armed versions with rocket pods showed its flexibility beyond air combat.

This model reflects that role. Do you collect early jets or Cold War aircraft?

How to use it

Display it on your shelf, desk, or in a cabinet with other 1:72 Cold War jets. Pair it with NATO opponents to show the era’s air power balance.

Perfect for Cold War historians, Soviet aviation fans, and compact military aircraft displays, backed by Hobby Master’s focus on detailed and licensed replicas.

This is a diecast model. It is fragile and not recommended for children.