Eduard 49665 A3D-2 Interior S.A. Trumpeter 1/48

Eduard 49665 A3D-2 Interior S.A. Trumpeter 1/48 is a richly equipped interior detail set for the Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior scale model (1:48), designed to be used with the Trumpeter plastic kit. This unique set allows for faithful recreation of the cockpit and key interior elements of this large US Navy aircraft. All parts are made from precisely photo-etched metal and pre-colored self-adhesive components, ensuring exceptional realism and greatly enhancing the quality of the model’s finish.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/48
• Designed for: Trumpeter Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior kit
• Country of origin (prototype): United States
• Operational period: Cold War (1950s - 1970s)
• Material: photo-etched metal (PE), pre-colored self-adhesive parts
• Contents: detailed instrument panels, seatbelts, cockpit details, and many more
• Category: modeling accessories – photo-etched details for plastic scale models

Historical Description:

The Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior was the main carrier-based bomber of the US Navy during the Cold War. It served on United States Navy aircraft carriers from the 1950s up until the 1970s, taking part in operations during, among others, the Cuban Missile Crisis and later in the Vietnam War. The A3D-2 variant featured extended range and improved electronic equipment, making it one of the most recognizable Navy bombers of that era.

Product Evaluation:

The Eduard 49665 set is an excellent choice for both advanced modelers and intermediate enthusiasts of the 1/48 scale. Due to its high quality and precision, it is especially recommended for those wishing to enhance the realism of their model, particularly when displaying with an open cockpit. The assembly difficulty level is rated as 3/5: it requires some basic skills in working with photo-etched parts, but does not present a barrier for less experienced modelers.

If you want to give your Douglas A3D-2 bomber model exceptional interior depth and authenticity – this set is a must-have!