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This
resin and photo etch set from Eduard
is part of the Brassin series
and is available directly from Eduard
Model Accessories.
This set includes
a Spitfire Mk.IXc cockpit in 1/32 scale.
The
Spitfire in general has a very complicated cockpit with the fuselage bracing
behind the pilot seat. You get a choice of using a multi-layered photo
etch instrument panel as well as a resin instrument panel with decals for the
instruments. The cockpit floor is beautifully detailed as well as the
sidewalls with added smaller parts to add further detail the sidewalls.
The seats is a stunning multi-part unit that includes resin and photo etch
parts. You get a choice of 2 headrests in two different thicknesses.
The throttle is a 3 piece unit that includes resin and photo etch parts.
The cockpit door in cast from resin in 1 piece and includes the prybar that is
attached to the door and includes the red warning decals for the inside of the
door. The cockpit door is designed to be posed in the open position, which
will help show off the cockpit detailing.
There are 6 pages of
instruction in the usual line drawing format that Eduard is famous for and which
are so easy to follow. The instructions also include painting
instructions.
You will be
required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the
Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The
Small Shop, then this will be an
easy process. They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as
well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.
This is truly an amazing cockpit set that will give your big 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IXc some impressive cockpit detailing. You can buy this detail set and thousands of other items directly from Eduard Model Accessories. Images in this article are by Eduard Model Accessories. Steve Bamford
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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford