Eduard P-51K Mustang Upgrade Sets (for Eduard) 1:48

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P-51K Mustang Upgrade Sets (for Eduard)

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We’ve recently reviewed the new boxing of this appealing and capable WWII Allied fighter, and it’s just as good as the others we’ve seen since the initial release.  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), Brassin resin 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.

 

 

SPACE Cockpit Set (3DL48037)

The Eduard SPACE sets use new 3D printing techniques that lay down successive layers of different colour resin, creating highly realistic almost full complete panels that are supplied on a decal sheet.  They can depict metallic shades, plus glossy, satin and matt colours too, which really ups the detail on everything they print.  In addition, a small sheet of nickel-plated and pre-painted PE is included for the aspects of the set that lend themselves better to this medium, such as seatbelts and rudder pedals.

 

The 3D decal sheet contains a main instrument panel with a number of additional shaped panels to be fitted around the cockpit, plus placards and dials aplenty.  The PE sheet has the four-point seatbelts for the pilot, levers for the instrument panel, backup ring-and-bead gunsight, and other small parts.

 

 

 

 

Seatbelts STEEL (FE1214)

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 in the 3D cockpit set above, the small fret contains the four-point belts with comfort pads and latch detail.

 

 

 

 

Tface Masks (EX801)

Supplied on a sheet of yellow kabuki tape, these pre-cut masks supply you with a full set of masks for the canopy both inside and out, with compound curved handled by using frame hugging masks, while the highly curved gaps are in-filled with either liquid mask or offcuts from the background tape.  In addition, you get a set of hub/tyre masks for the wheels, allowing you to cut the demarcation perfectly with little effort.

 

 

 

 

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