MIG 21 Decorative Model

[brickie501]

I've found this MIG-21 'inspired' decorative model in a small souvenir shop in a former Soviet Republic. It's not my usual area of collecting, but I think it might make quite a talking point in our dining room ...



It seems to be purely a decorative piece. The jet (removable - at least it is now) seems to be made of some sort of metal with a chrome plating, the 'stand' is perspex (or similar) & more chromed pieces... but beyond that, there are no obvious markings & I can't find anything similar from a few Google searches. Can anyone tell me anything about such items? I imagine it would be some type of presentation piece, but anyone know it to be for a particular reason? Age?

Any thoughts very much appreciated!

[reneblacky]

I like it, no idea about it! the shop it's self looks like a great talking point too!

[Marcel Banziger]

I've seen many similar items in Russia in the tourist shops who also have sections of late Soviet military items for sale. These also remind me to some of the Soviet monuments which display the greatness of the Red Army. I really like such items as display pieces

[brickie501]

I've seen many similar items in Russia in the tourist shops who also have sections of late Soviet military items for sale. These also remind me to some of the Soviet monuments which display the greatness of the Red Army. I really like such items as display pieces

I like it, no idea about it! the shop it's self looks like a great talking point too!

Both your descriptions about the shop (& another, literally around the corner) are exactly right

I've already bought a couple of smaller, old Soviet things (& the shop keeper threw in the fridge magnet for free)


I may have slightly given away the location but, hopefully, there won't be too many collectors in a position to beat me to a purchase

[brickie501]

These also remind me to some of the Soviet monuments which display the greatness of the Red Army.

I've been fortunate to see a few now, with the piece above being something like a combination of these two:





... maybe there could well be a real version of it out there!