Eduard 491168 Ju 88C-6b Night Fighter interior ICM 1/48 – Detail Set for Plastic Model Interior

The Eduard 491168 Ju 88C-6b Night Fighter interior set is dedicated to the Ju 88C-6b model in 1/48 scale, manufactured by ICM. This is an advanced set of photo-etched accessories, allowing for significant enhancement of the cockpit interior detail of the legendary German night fighter from World War II. This product belongs to the category of aftermarket upgrade sets – photo-etched parts for plastic scale models.

History of the Junkers Ju 88C-6b Aircraft

The Junkers Ju 88C-6b is a fighter and night fighter variant of the well-known German Ju 88 bomber, used mainly by the Luftwaffe during World War II, especially between 1941 and 1945. This aircraft served as an effective night fighter, surpassing many of its competitors, thanks in part to its onboard radar and modified crew cockpit. The C-6b variants were widely used to intercept Allied bombers during night raids over the territory of the Third Reich.

Features of the Eduard 491168 Set

• intended for the ICM Ju 88C-6b Night Fighter model in 1/48 scale, ensuring perfect fit
• includes photo-etched, highly detailed interior cockpit elements: seatbelts, levers, instrument panels, pedals, radio components, sidewalls, seat details, and instrument boards
• special, colored instrument panels and straps, realistically imitating the original instruments of Luftwaffe night fighters
• material: high-quality brass sheet, partially pre-colored at the factory
• optimally rendered details to enhance the look of the finished model, often impossible to achieve using only the original plastic parts
• the set does not include a metal gun barrel, but it greatly enriches the model during the assembly of the fuselage and cockpit

Assessment and Recommendation

Build difficulty: 4/5. This set is mainly recommended for experienced modelers, due to the precision required to assemble the photo-etched parts and the need for specialized tools and CA-type adhesives.

Why choose this? Eduard 491168 is a must-have choice for modelers seeking highly accurate reproduction of the cockpit and the effect of realistic museum-grade details. With this set, every Ju 88 C-6b model gains a unique, professional character.