Eduard Nakajima E8N1 Dave detail Set. 1:48

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Nakajima E8N1 Dave detail Set
Eduard 1:48

The Hasegawa 1:48 Nakajima E8N1has been out for a little while now, originally released in 2015, although one with new decals has been released this year. This is what has probably prompted Eduard to issue an etch set for it.

Detail Set (49771)
This single sheet set, whilst not particularly large, contains quite a few parts to give the finished model a boost. Etched in what looks like a stainless steel sheet, some of the parts are pre-painted, but the majority are not. Included on the sheet are a full set of seatbelts, the engine electrical harness, equipment faces for both sides of the cockpit, the moulded detail having been removed first, ammunition drum tops and handles for the rear cockpit, replacement rudder bar straps, and sights for both the pilots telescope and the rear mounted machine gun. The machine gun stowage trough is completely replaced with etched parts, and includes the hatch section of the upper fuselage. Both instrument panels are also replaced with two part panels, the rear of which has the instruments printed on it. A dab of Aqua gloss or Kleer will make them a little more lifelike. The access steps, central float rudder and outer float access panels are all replaced, whilst on the underside rear of the aircraft there is a large triangular bracket fitted, just before the rudder. The kit bombs have their fins replaced, and for this Eduard have provided a two part template to get them glued into the correct positions before the box rear section is attached. The bombs are then finished off with the fitting of the nose mounted arming vane.

Conclusion
The Hasegawa kit looks very nice straight out of the box, but with the addition of this smallish set an even nicely model can be achieved with little fuss. Highly recommended

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