Eduard BIG49161 Detail Set PT-17 1/48 for Revell

The Eduard BIG49161 PT-17 1/48 REVELL detail set is a comprehensive kit of dedicated photo-etched parts and accessories for the Stearman PT-17 Kaydet 1/48 scale plastic model by Revell. This product is manufactured by the renowned Czech company Eduard, known for its top-quality modeling details. The set includes photo-etched sheets, painting masks, and STEEL seatbelts, providing a significant quality leap in reproducing the cockpit, fuselage elements, and control surfaces of the classic American training aircraft.

Information about the PT-17 Kaydet Model

• Model scale: 1/48
• Country of use: United States of America and other Allied countries
• Period of use: World War II and the postwar period
• Historical description: The Stearman PT-17 Kaydet is one of the most recognizable biplane training aircraft used by the US Army Air Forces, US Navy, and other air forces in the 1930s and 1940s. During World War II, it was the primary aircraft used to train thousands of American and Allied pilots. The PT-17 saw numerous versions and modifications, and its simplicity, reliability, and durability earned it the status of an icon in aviation training. After the war, the PT-17 was also used in flying clubs and civilian aviation.

Contents and Materials

• Photo-etched sheets – provide realistic details for the cockpit interior, seatbelts, instrument panels, engine, landing gear, and other key elements
• STEEL seatbelts – highly detailed, colored, ready to assemble
• Painting masks (EX529) – for precise protection of the canopy and other surfaces during painting
• All components are made from high-quality photo-etched metal and steel, with masks made from precision-cut vinyl.

Category and Intended Use

• The product belongs to the category: Photo-etched detail sets and accessories for plastic scale models
• Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to recreate the historic PT-17 trainer aircraft with exceptional accuracy
• An excellent choice for aviation modeling enthusiasts interested in World War II, collectors of trainer aircraft models, and those preparing competition-grade models
• Assembly difficulty level: 4/5

The Eduard BIG49161 set significantly enhances the realism of the Revell PT-17 1/48 scale model, offering details not provided in the standard base kit. We especially recommend this set to demanding enthusiasts and all those looking to take their aircraft model collections to a higher level of historical and aesthetic realism!