Eduard 48528 B-17G Landing Flaps 1/48 is a high-quality detail-up set dedicated to the B-17G Flying Fortress heavy bomber model kits in 1:48 scale. The product is designed for MONOGRAM and REVELL kits, ensuring excellent fit and significant improvement in detail compared to original kit parts.

Product features

• Category: Photo-etched set (photo-etched brass sheet) for enhancing plastic scale models.
• Scale: 1/48, intended for MONOGRAM and REVELL B-17G kits.
• Material: Precisely etched brass sheet – guarantees maximum detail and thin structures.
• Contents: The set includes a complete set of landing flaps with highly detailed ribbing and mechanisms.

Historical information about the B-17G

The Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress is one of the most famous American bombers of World War II. Its design was used primarily by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) from 1943 to 1945 and it was widely employed in the bombing campaign over Europe. Landing flaps were of immense operational importance – they enabled safe landing of the heavy bomber even on shorter field runways.

Advantages of the Eduard 48528 kit

• Accurate reproduction of the flap structure according to original documentation.
• Precisely designed ribbing and perforation enhance the model's authenticity.
• Significantly improved visuals – the interior of the flaps becomes a highlight of the entire replica.
• A product by the renowned Eduard brand – a guarantee of top quality and excellent detail separation.

Who is it recommended for?

Eduard 48528 B-17G Landing Flaps 1/48 is the perfect choice for ambitious scale modelers seeking a much higher level of realism for their build. This set is recommended especially for intermediate and advanced modeling enthusiasts (difficulty level: 4/5) who already have basic experience with handling and assembling photo-etched parts.

Why choose this set?

• Provides extraordinary detail impossible to achieve without photo-etched parts.
• Enhances B-17G replicas, making them more attractive at exhibitions and modeling contests.