Eduard 72406 SM 79 Sparviero Exterior 1/72 ITALERI is a high-quality set of photo-etched accessories designed for the SM.79 Sparviero plastic aircraft model in 1/72 scale, produced by Italeri. This advanced set significantly enhances the level of exterior surface detail on the model, offering modelers the opportunity to accurately replicate many key details of this famous Italian WWII bomber.

• Scale: 1/72
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Country of original use: Italy
• Historical period: World War II (1936-1945)
• Material: photo-etched metal parts
• Category: photo-etched accessory set for plastic aircraft models

Historical context: The SM.79 Sparviero aircraft is one of the most recognizable designs of Italian aviation from World War II. Originally designed as a passenger aircraft, the Sparviero quickly gained a reputation as an effective bomber and torpedo aircraft. It was widely used by the Regia Aeronautica, including in operations over the Mediterranean, during the Battle of Malta, and in engagements against Allied ships, earning the distinction as one of the most effective Italian bombers.

The presented Eduard 72406 set allows you to enrich your model with super-detailed elements for the external surface of the fuselage, engine cowlings, inspection hatch details, antennas, and other key structures. As a result, the model becomes exceptionally realistic, and the level of detail clearly exceeds that of the standard out-of-the-box kit.

Advantages and recommendation: Eduard photo-etched sets are renowned for their precision and historical accuracy. Their use is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who expect the highest level of detail in 1/72 scale and want to create a faithful replica of the SM.79 Sparviero aircraft. Introducing photo-etched parts gives the model a new level of quality and will make it look spectacular in any collection.

Assembly difficulty level: 3/5 (requires the use of specialist tools and basic experience working with small metal parts).