Eduard BIG49339 D3A Val HASEGAWA 1/48 – Model Accessory Set

Eduard BIG49339 D3A Val HASEGAWA 1/48 is a comprehensive accessory set dedicated to the Mitsubishi D3A "Val" 1/48 scale plastic model kit manufactured by the Japanese company Hasegawa. This set is an offering from Eduard, a company renowned for producing top-quality modeling accessories. With this kit, modelers have the opportunity to enrich their model with exceptionally realistic details and to elevate the quality of their build to a professional standard.

Historical Information about the Mitsubishi D3A "Val"

The Mitsubishi D3A, known by the Allied codename "Val," was a Japanese carrier-based dive bomber during World War II. This aircraft was the primary dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy between 1939 and 1945. Widely used during the attack on Pearl Harbor and throughout the Pacific campaigns, the D3A played a key role in the successes of Japanese naval aviation.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: Japan
• Period of use: World War II (1939–1945)
• Recommended base kit: Hasegawa D3A1 Val

Contents and Quality of the Eduard BIG49339 Set

The Eduard BIG49339 set includes three individual products designed for the D3A Val model:

• 491281 D3A1 Val 1/48 – a general photo-etched set with cockpit and external surface details, made from precisely etched metal.
• FE1282 D3A1 Val seatbelts STEEL 1/48 – a set of ultra-realistic, flexible seatbelts made from thin steel, faithfully recreated to match the original.
• EX135 D3A Val 1/48 – a precision mask for painting the cockpit and transparent parts of the model, made from high-quality foil, ensuring clean painting and protection of clear parts.

All components are made from the highest quality materials: photo-etched parts (metal), steel seatbelts, and a professional masking film—ensuring ease of use and a top-quality final effect.

Difficulty Level and Target Group

This product is an ideal choice for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) who wish to enhance the realism and accuracy of their model. The set is particularly recommended for all enthusiasts of Japanese aviation and World War II subjects. Thanks to the precise photo-etched accessories and masks, achieving an impressive finish on the D3A Val model becomes much easier and more satisfying.

Product Category

Plastic model accessories – a set of photo-etched and steel parts with a dedicated painting mask for the plastic model kit.