Eduard 491271 Il-2 mod. 1943 Zvezda 1/48 – Photo-Etched Parts for the Ground-Attack Aircraft Model

The Eduard 491271 set is a dedicated accessory in the form of professional photo-etched parts intended for the Ilyushin Il-2 1943 version model in 1/48 scale, produced by Zvezda. This set was created for modelers who wish to significantly enhance the realism of their Il-2 ground-attack aircraft model, one of the most recognizable airplanes of World War II.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of Operator: Soviet Union
• Historical Period: World War II (1943–1945)
• Material: photo-etched (metal) sheet
• Category: modeling accessories, detail-up parts for plastic model kits
• Set Manufacturer: Eduard
• Recommended for Models: Zvezda 1/48 Il-2 mod. 1943

The Ilyushin Il-2 was a Soviet single-seat ground-attack aircraft of immense significance in the course of World War II, especially on the Eastern Front. The 1943 version, the so-called “mod. 1943,” featured, among other things, a two-seat cockpit and reinforced armor. Aircraft of this type carried out massed ground attacks during such battles as Kursk, Stalingrad, and in the final phase of fighting on the territory of the Third Reich.

The Eduard 491271 set includes precisely crafted interior details, including instrument panels with color printing, seat belts, small cockpit and armament components. The set allows a significant enhancement of the Zvezda model's realism, offering a level of detail reproduction unattainable with the plastic parts of the basic kit.

These accessories are recommended primarily for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) who wish to achieve exceptional realism in their model. Thanks to these parts, you can perfectly recreate the details of the historic Il-2 aircraft, popularly known as the “Flying Tank.”

This set is especially recommended for all enthusiasts of World War II aviation, collectors of Soviet aircraft models, and modelers seeking perfect historical accuracy and the highest level of detail.