Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX (more) Brassin and Bronze Resin Accessories for Eduard Kit - 1:72 Eduard

[Paul A H]

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX (more) Brassin and Bronze Resin Accessories for Eduard Kit

1:72 Eduard

 

No sooner had we reviewed the last (huge) pile of resin goodies for their very own Spitfire Mk.IX kit, (see here) than Eduard dispatched another pile of bits pieces. This time around the upgrades include bronze undercarriage legs, resin upper cowls and resin ordnance to add interest to the underside of your Spit. 

 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX Top Cowls for Eduard Kit

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Eduard have produced two resin upper cowling pieces for their new kit, although they are nearly impossible to tell apart. As far as I can tell, the only difference is a subtle change to the hydraulic reservoir access panel at the very aft edge of the cowl. Nevertheless, the parts are well made and will be handy if you wish to finish your model with an exposed engine.

 

Top Cowl Early

 

 

Top Cowl Late

 

 

 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX Legs Bronze with Wheels for Eduard Kit

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We reviewed four sets of replacement resin wheels and undercarriage doors last month, so it was a surprise to find another two sets in this month's box from Eduard. These sets are different, however, as they include bronze undercarriage legs as well as the same resin parts that were contained in the original sets. The bronze legs will be a lot stronger than their plastic equivalents, but don't expect anything extra in terms of detail. If anything, the cast detail is a little soft (or certainly no shaper than the plastic legs supplied with the kit. Even so, if you handle your models a lot, then these might be worth the extra investment.

 

Spitfire Mk.IX Legs Bronze with 5 Spoke Wheels, Smooth Tyre

 

 

 

Spitfire Mk.IX Legs Bronze with 4 Spoke Wheels, Pattern Tyre

 

 

 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX 500lb Bomb and Drop Tank for Eduard Kit

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Unlike the items pictured above, these are not really direct replacements for the kits parts (although long range fuel tanks and a couple of small bombs are included with the kit). They are really nicely cast though, and the photo etched details on the bomb will instantly set it apart from any plastic equivalent. 

 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX 500lb Bomb

 

 

 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX Drop Tank

 

 

Conclusion

 

There's nothing much wrong with Eduard's new IX, but even the best kits can be improved on, not least because of the limiting factors resulting from the use of injection moulded plastic. Naturally Eduard themselves have provided the means to enhance their new kit. Even if one or two of these items could be described as gilding the lily, there can be no denying the quality of design and manufacture. Highly recommended. 

 

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