Soviet MiG-3 Early Version 1:48 Model Kit Trumpeter 02830 – Scale Display  [TP02830]

1:48 Scale MiG-3 Early Production Representation

The kit is a 1:48 scale plastic assembly depicting the Soviet MiG-3 early production variant, aimed at hobbyists who value historically faithful display models.

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 evolved from the MiG-1 with improvements for high-altitude performance and began production in December 1940. Deliveries to frontline units commenced in April 1941; series production largely ended by late December 1941 because of limited AM-35A engine availability. About 3,120 airframes were produced, with roughly 50 additional aircraft completed from spare parts in early 1942. The aircraft served as a high-altitude interceptor with a wingspan of 10.20 m, length of 8.26 m, and top speed close to 640 km/h at altitude.

This kit reproduces the early wartime silhouette at 1:48 scale and matches the stated model length and wingspan listed in the kit data. Plastic components are organised on several sprues representing major panels, and the decal sheet supplies Soviet VVS insignia as used on documented early-production machines. Expect conventional assembly and finishing steps typical of injection-moulded kits.

Construction notes - the kit contains 81 plastic parts laid out on five sprues. Surface detailing and panel lines follow reference photography for early MiG-3 aircraft; modellers may elect to refine cockpit fittings and wheel-well sections to reflect particular service examples. Exercise standard care when applying the small decals and national markings.

A concise 1:48 plastic kit representing the MiG-3 early variant, with period markings and compact scale dimensions suitable for display-focused builds.