Eduard Boeing B-17G Photo-etch sets, Masks & Guns - 1:72 Eduard for Airfix kit

[Julien]

Boeing B-17G Photo-etch sets, masks, & guns
1:72 Eduard for Airfix kit

 

 

 

Front Interior Set
This set has both a colour nickel fret and a traditional brass one. Parts are provided for the side panels inside the nose, the bomb-sight & mounts, hatches, machine gun barrels, mounts, ammuntion boxes & feed chutes.

 

 

 

 

 

Cockpit Interior Set
This set has both a colour nickel fret and a traditional brass one. Parts are provided for The front seats & seat frames, cockpit flooring, instrument panels, bulkhead mountings, throttle assembly, rudder pedals, oxygen bottle racks, interior main canopy parts, and various side and interior fixings. Also in the cockpit set are parts for the upper turret, new gun barrels, sighting system and the gunners seat..

 

 

 

 

 

Bomb Bay Set
This set has two brass frets, and stating the obvious is for the bomb bay. This set enables a complete new interior to be made up for the bomb bay area. Including side panels, the bulkheads, the bomb racks themsleves and hinges for the bomb bay doors. 

 

 

 

 

Landing Flaps
The landing flap set is just what it says on the packet in that they provide a full set of landing flaps. They are cleverly made in that all the ribs just need to be twisted up into place. There is some kit surgery needed to get them in.

 

 

 

 

Rear Interior Set
This set has both a colour nickel fret and a traditional brass one. Parts are provided for the inside fuselage, bulkheads, doors, racks, radio operators compartment, crew doors, crew toilet, hatches, waist machine gun barrels, mounts, ammuntion boxes & feed chutes, and the rear gunners compartment with sight.

 

 

 

 

Exterior Set
This set is one larger brass fret. Parts are included for the inside of the engine nacelles, firewalls, cowl flaps and the wiring harness for the engine. The openings in the wing leading edges are replaced  as are various grills and hatches.There are brake lines for the main landing gear and new wheel hubs. New ends are supplied for the turbo chargers and new external aerials are included. 

 

 

 

 
Seatbelts
This set provides full harnesses for the Pilot and Co-pilot and lap belts for the other crew positions . These are the new flexible thin steel type.

 

 

 

 

Masks
This set provides masks for all the glazing and wheels.

 

 

 

Conclusion
The Airfix kit is a great kit but these new sets from Eduard will bring it to another level. Recommend.

 

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[Julien]

B-17G Guns (672132)

1:72 Eduard Brassin

 

 

 

To add to the many sets already out for the Airfix B-17G Eduard now bring us a a replacement set of guns.

 

 

The set arrives in the familiar Brassin box, with the resin parts safely cocooned on dark grey foam inserts.  There are 13 0.5cal Browning machine guns. The waist guns have their mounts included, and a complete new mount is included for the radio compartment gun. Window mounts are provided for the front side guns. Handles are provided for the guns needing them. As usual, take the precaution of wearing a mask when cutting or sanding resin, as the tiny particles are harmful to your health if breathed in.  Washing the parts in warm water will also improve the adhesion of paint, as there may still be some moulding release agent on the parts when you receive them.

 

Conclusion.

These are highly detailed units and will make surely contribute to the look of your 1:72 build. Care must be taken as parts especially the gun barrels are extremely fragile. Highly recommended. 

 

 

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