Eduard 72584 Sunderland Mk. III Surface Panels 1/72 ITALERI

The Eduard 72584 set is a high-quality modeling accessory designed for the Italeri plastic model of the Short Sunderland Mk. III in 1/72 scale. This surface panel set allows for advanced enhancement of the model’s details of this famous British flying boat, significantly increasing the realism and depth of the aircraft’s surface representation.

• Scale: 1/72
• Operator’s country: United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries
• Historical period: World War II (1943-1945)
• Category: Photo-etched parts – detail-up set for plastic model
• Material: Photo-etched metal parts

The Short Sunderland Mk. III is a legendary British four-engine maritime patrol flying boat, widely used during World War II primarily by the Royal Air Force and Coastal Command. The aircraft played a key role in anti-submarine operations and convoy escort on the Atlantic. Thanks to its excellent design and armament, the Sunderland Mk. III earned the nickname “Flying Porcupine” and was effectively used to protect sea routes in the years 1943-1945.

The Eduard 72584 photo-etched fret includes highly precise surface panels, perfectly replicating rivets, panel lines, service hatches, and structural details of the Sunderland Mk. III’s wings and fuselage. Installing this accessory greatly enhances the realism of the Italeri model and enables experienced modelers to achieve an effect true to the original.

• Ideal for modelers striving for maximum realism
• Recommended for experienced modelers – difficulty level: 4/5
• Excellent addition to competition projects and professional dioramas
• Fully compatible with Italeri’s 1/72 Short Sunderland Mk. III model

We recommend this product to all ambitious modelers looking for high-quality accessories for the detailed replication of World War II aviation icons. The Eduard 72584 set allows a significant improvement in the appearance of the finished model, highlighting details and increasing the collectible value of the completed miniature.