Eduard Ju.87B-2/R-2 Updates & Masks (for Airfix A07115)

[Mike]

Ju.87B-2/R-2 Updates & Masks (for Airfix)

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Airfix are expanding their range of new tool Stukas with the B-2/R2, an incremental improvement on the B-1, and a longer range, more rugged variant of the B-2 respectively.  Eduard's new range of sets are here to improve on the kit detail in the usual modular manner.  Get what you want for the areas you want to be more of a focal point.  As usual with Eduard's Photo-Etch (PE) and Mask sets, they arrive in a flat resealable package, with a white backing card protecting the contents and the instructions that are sandwiched between.

 

 

Upgrade set (49894)

Two frets are included, one nickel plated and pre-painted, the other in bare brass.  A complete set of new layered instrument panels and sidewall details including ammo can faces are the primary parts on the painted set, with new rudder pedals; radio boxes; framework between cockpits; canopy internal structure, bomb fin stabilisers; bomb shackle details; lower window; gun bay detail, and trim-tab actuators for the tail also supplied.

 

 

 

Zoom! Set (FE894)

This set contains a reduced subset of the interior, namely the pre-painted parts that are used to improve on the main aspects of the cockpit, as seen above.  Whatever your motivations for wanting this set, it provides a welcome boost to detail, without being concerned with the structural elements.

 

 

 

 

Seatbelts STEEL (FE895)

In case you don't already know, these belts are Photo-Etch (PE) steel, and because of their strength they can be etched from thinner material, which improves realism and flexibility in one sitting.  Coupled with the new painting method that adds perceived extra depth to the buckles and other furniture by shading, they are more realistic looking and will drape better than regular brass PE.  As well as the pilot's four-point harness, you also get a set of lap belts for the rear gunner, and the simple leather strap back to his seat, plus the brackets that hold it in place.

 

 

 

 

Masks (EX589)

Supplied on a sheet of yellow kabuki tape, these pre-cut masks supply you with a full set of masks for the canopy, but also give you another set of canopy masks tailored to fit the interior of the glazing so that you can paint the interior and give your model that extra bit of realism, which is especially useful if you have the detail set above, which includes additional parts to the inside of the canopy.  As a bonus, you also get a set of wheel masks for the main and tail wheels to ease your way through the hub/tyre demarcation process.

 

 

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