Viking Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Photo Etch for SPAD XIII 1:48 Eduard Eduard's Spad XIII is a beautiful and highly detailed kit which has been released in several versions, from 'Weekend' to 'Profipack' under their own label, and a few years ago was also issued by Revell. This new set from Eduard is labeled on the packet as 'For Revell Kit' and on the instructions as 'for Revell / Eduard kit' , which is no surprise as the plastic in both kits is identical. The etched set is pre-painted where appropriate, which means the seat belts, map, several instruments, and leather lifting straps for the rear fuselage. Unpainted elements are throttle, gun jackets and sights, 2 types of windscreen frames, propeller hubs, and most importantly the fine grilles on the cowling sides. Clear acetate sheet is provided for the windscreens themselves. All are very finely done to the Eduards normal high standard, and as they have been produced for a kit they designed themselves, the fit should be exact. I have built several Eduard Spad X.III's, both the early and late versions in 'Profipack' releases which contain etched brass frets very similar to this one, although without the gun jackets and windscreens. They really enhanced the models, particularly the cowling side screens which just cannot be done any other way to give such an accurate and pleasing result. Charles Nungesser. Frank Luke Eddie Rickenbacker So if you have Revell or Eduard 'Weekend' issue, this latest set will be an essential addition. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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