Eduard 48872 P-39/400 Landing Flaps 1/48

Eduard 48872 P-39/400 landing flaps 1/48 is a high-quality photo-etched flap set for 1/48 scale models of the P-39 Airacobra and P-400 aircraft. Eduard, as a renowned Czech manufacturer of modeling accessories, offers this dedicated set as a valuable addition that greatly increases the realism and level of detail in finishing the famous World War II fighter aircraft models.

Set Contents and Material

• The set consists of precisely photo-etched metal parts designed for self-assembly and finishing of Eduard's own models or those from other manufacturers in the same scale.
• The flaps are made from high-quality thin brass (photo-etched), allowing for extremely fine construction details that are difficult to achieve in plastic sets.
• The set includes parts that allow accurate reproduction of the internal and external structure of the flaps, including the rib and spar imitations, according to the original technical documentation for the Bell P-39/P-400.

Historical Information

• The Bell P-39 Airacobra is an American fighter widely used during World War II, especially by the USA, USSR, and the United Kingdom.
• The P-400 is the export version of the Airacobra, operated for example by the Royal Air Force.
• These aircraft saw service in Eastern Europe, the Italian front, and the Pacific theater between 1941 and 1945.

Category and Application

• Category: Accessories for plastic scale models — photo-etched set.
• The set is designed to upgrade 1/48 scale aircraft models, ensuring the highest level of detail reproduction.
• Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate historical accuracy and the highest level of detail.

Opinion and Difficulty Level

• The Eduard 48872 set is highly recommended for aircraft modeling enthusiasts wishing to give their model authentic-looking, comprehensively detailed P-39/400 flaps.
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – requires precision, experience, and the ability to handle delicate photo-etched parts.

With this set, your 1/48 scale P-39 Airacobra or P-400 model will receive realistically shaped flaps, significantly increasing its collector and display value.