Russian Yak-28P Firebar, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 81767

The Yak-28P Firebar Hobby Boss 81767 is a Soviet military aircraft model kit to be assembled at 1/48. This reference reproduces the Yakovlev Yak-28P, the interceptor version of the twinjet Yak-28, identified by the NATO code “Firebar”.

The Yak-28P Firebar

Developed during the Cold War, the Yak-28P was an interceptor equipped with two jet engines and intended for air defense. Derived from the Yak-28 family, it stands out for its interception mission and guided armament. Its slender silhouette, swept wings, and engine nacelles mounted under the wings make it an iconic subject of Soviet aviation from the 1960s.

The Hobby Boss model kit

The Hobby Boss kit reference 81767 is made at a scale of 1/48: each dimension of the real aircraft is reduced by a factor of 48. Once assembled, the model measures approximately 435.6 mm long with a 243.6 mm wingspan.

The box includes more than 150 parts spread across 10 sprues, with gray and clear molded plastic parts, as well as a decal sheet. Assembly lets you recreate the Yak-28P’s distinctive lines, including its streamlined fuselage, tandem cockpit, and landing gear.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic model kit to be assembled, careful part preparation before gluing helps achieve a neat result: detach the parts properly, remove any sprue traces, and check the fit dry. Applying a primer then helps ensure uniform paintwork and brings out the details.

Clear parts require careful handling to preserve their clarity. Decals allow you to add the aircraft markings after painting and applying a suitable varnish. A light weathering can highlight panel lines, mechanical areas, and the engine exhausts depending on the desired effect.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 81767
• Type : plastic model kit of a military aircraft to be assembled
• Subject : Yakovlev Yak-28P Firebar
• Scale : 1/48
• Number of parts : more than 150
• Assembled length : 435.6 mm
• Wingspan : 243.6 mm
• Included items : gray and clear plastic sprues, decal sheet

Glue and paints required for assembly and finishing are sold separately.