Eduard 73768 U-2A HOBBY BOSS 1/72 – Photo-Etched Detail Set for Lockheed U-2A Aircraft Model

Eduard 73768 is a high-quality photo-etched detail set specifically designed for the HOBBY BOSS plastic model of the Lockheed U-2A aircraft in 1/72 scale. This exceptional set allows you to significantly enhance the level of detail and historical accuracy of your replica, offering precise details that are difficult to achieve with plastic elements alone.

Basic Product Information

• Scale: 1/72
• Fits model: HOBBY BOSS Lockheed U-2A
• Category: Photo-etched set for plastic models
• Material: Photo-etched brass sheet, some colored elements
• Manufacturer: Eduard (Czech Republic), a renowned modeling accessories brand

Purpose and Application

The set is intended for upgrading (enhancing) the model of the Lockheed U-2A reconnaissance aircraft, the iconic spy plane from the Cold War era. The U-2A was primarily used by the United States Air Force and the CIA, serving, among other missions, during the Cuban Missile Crisis and on numerous reconnaissance flights over the USSR in the 1950s and 1960s.

Set Contents

• Cockpit elements: seat belts, instrument panel, levers, side and central panels
• External details: landing gear details, antennas, gear bays
• Parts facilitating assembly and enhancing detail accuracy

Thanks to the use of precise photo-etched parts, the modeler achieves realistic, finely rendered details, visible even through an open cockpit canopy.

Who Do We Recommend It For?

We recommend this product to intermediate and advanced modelers who want to get the most realism out of the HOBBY BOSS Lockheed U-2A model. Using photo-etched accessories requires some precision and experience, but the final result is spectacular—both on a collector’s shelf and at modeling competitions.

Difficulty Level

Building a model upgraded with this photo-etched set is rated 3/5 – for hobbyists experienced in working with small metal parts.

Why Choose Eduard 73768?

Eduard 73768 is one of the most detailed enhancement sets available, crafted with a focus on historical accuracy. It allows for a faithful representation of the original U.S. reconnaissance aircraft U-2A from the Cold War era, offering distinct details that will make the model a unique centerpiece in any collection.