Misc Image 6

Ukrainian Soldier with NLAW and AK-74MN

Closeup of detail on aft-top of fuselage.

Saab A32A Lansen

Decals

P-51D Mustang "The 5th Air Force"

Head

US Army Driver

Turret Interior B

T-54-1 Model 1947 Soviet Medium Tank

INS Sea King Port Side

SH-3 A/D Sea King

Nose with New Pitot Tube

Shenyang J-31 Gyrfalcon (Airshow China 2014)

Finished

F-35B Lighting II STOVL

Complete Rear Top 1

CF-188A '20 Years of Service RCAF'

Rear

Hawker Sea Fury FB.II

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Detail Parts

B-25 Fuselage Interior PE Set
Review Author
Rick Bellanger
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$35.00

The set consists of three photo etch sheets. Two of these are unpainted brass color the other is pre- colored for you. You get parts to replace and also detail the upper turret and the rear gun position. Also included are parts to replace the front and rear entry hatches and ladders. Additionally, there are new shelves for the waist gunners’ ammo boxes and new ammo boxes to sit on them. The final parts are new gun barrels for the many machine guns (13 in all).

The instructions are quite adequate in explaining the bending and placement of the details. They also tell you what you have to remove on the existing parts so they will fit.

Detail Parts

B-25 Exterior PE Set
Review Author
Rick Bellanger
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$35.00

The set consists of two photo etch sheets, both unpainted brass. You get parts to add details to the main gear areas of the engine nacelles. These consist of new ribs and frames. Also included are details to enhance the already very detailed engines. There are parts to detail the inside of the engine cowling access doors and engine cooling doors. You also get framing detail for these access hatches.

The instructions are quite adequate in explaining bending and placing the details. They also tell you what you have to remove on the existing parts so they will fit.

The down side of these beautiful detail sets is that once the plane is completed, it is hard to see all the work you have done. But I know they are there and if you look real real close you can see them.

HIGHLY recommended. One should have experience working with photo etch and using ACC glues or epoxy.

Detail Parts

B-25 Corrected Pilots Seats PE Set
Review Author
Rick Bellanger
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$25.00

The set consists of one photo etch sheet in an unpainted brass color. You get parts to build complete new seats for the pilot and copilot. I thought the kit seats were nice, but these are really nice. Once completed and painted, they simply dropped in.

The instructions are quite adequate in explain the bending and placement of the photo etch parts. The seats really call out for the additional Eduard Seatbelt Set, 32746…which I would highly suggest getting.

The down side of these beautiful seats is that once the plane is completed, it is hard to see all the work you have done. If you do add the additional seat belts from Eduard, their placement and attachment are a little fuzzy and you will have to figure it out.

HIGHLY recommended. One should have experience working with photo etch and using ACC glues or epoxy.

Detail Parts

B-25 Canopy Framing Mask
Review Author
Rick Bellanger
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$17.00

The set consists of two paper tape sheets. These are pre-cut to fit the clear parts on the Mitchell. If you were only going to buy one detail set for the B-25, this would be the one you would have to get. The masks are designed to fit each clear piece on the model. Once they’re applied, you can leave them on for the duration of the build and let them be the last thing to remove before showing off your masterpiece.

I used two of these sets to do my plane. You only get enough to do the outside of the clear parts and I wanted to show the framing on the inside, too. They are easy to apply and can very easy to line up. A little burnishing is all that is needed before your first coat of paint. Try not to go too heavy on the first coat; you might get some seepage under the masks.

The instructions are quite adequate in explain the placement of each mask. The downside of this beautiful masking set is you only get enough to do the outside.

Detail Parts

B-25 Ammunition Belts PE Set
Review Author
Rick Bellanger
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$35.00

The set consists of one photo etch sheet. The PE parts are an unpainted natural metal (silver) color. This set is kind of interesting. You use the kit parts and these simply wrap around the existing belts, providing a very good looking ammo belt tray combination. The instructions are quite adequate in explaining the bending and placement of the details.

The down side of this beautiful set is that once the plane is completed, it is hard to see all the work you have done. The new details are a little difficult to apply. I found if you glue the sides first, than wait a little bit for the glue to set, then you can bend the top down to fit. Also, the bottom of the belts are not detailed. This is especially noticeable in the forward bombardier’s compartment.

HIGHLY recommended. One should have experience working with photo etch and using ACC glues or epoxy.