USN Carrier Deck 1944-1945

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Scale
1/72
MSRP
$30.00
Product / Stock #
73422
Company: Eduard - Website: Visit Site
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Once again, Eduard steps up with an innovative photo etch accessory to add realism and context to 1/72 scale aircraft. In the tradition of their superb PE sets to go in and on aircraft kits, the growing series of pre-painted PE flight deck and airfield operating surfaces adds this little beauty to its ranks.

Pre-painted in the wood stain flight deck color, this little gem provides a convincing and contrasting base to the blues of US Navy aircraft of the period. A few snips, and a tiny bit of filing or sanding, and the deck section is ready to mount to a firm base or slide underneath a favorite WW II Navy carrier plane. The only drawback is the small size, as larger aircraft like TBF/TBM Avengers and SB2C Helldivers may seem to dwarf the piece – it seems better-suited for the smaller types like the F4F Wildcats, F6F Hellcats, and SBD Dauntlesses.

All said, it’s a nifty and easy little piece to enhance an American WW II carrier-borne fighter or small dive bomber. I highly recommend it to modelers of all skill levels looking for a quick and easy way to provide a sharp backdrop and context for their subject.

Thanks to Eduard and IPMS/USA for the sample and the opportunity to review this product.

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