Eduard BIG49391 Hunter FGA.9 AIRFIX 1/48 – Fighter Model Add-ons Set

Eduard BIG49391 Hunter FGA.9 AIRFIX 1/48 is a high-quality add-ons set designed for the plastic model of the Hawker Hunter FGA.9 fighter in 1/48 scale, produced by Airfix. This comprehensive package is aimed at experienced modelers and aviation enthusiasts who want to enhance their model with a higher level of realism and detail, faithful to the original from the Cold War era.

• Scale: 1/48
• Intended use: United Kingdom, other countries operating the Hunter FGA.9 (Switzerland, India, Oman, and more)
• Period of use: Cold War (1958–1995, most intensively used in the 1960s and 1970s)
• Product category: Photo-etched and mask add-on set for a plastic assembly model
• Material: Photo-etched sheet (including steel for seat belts), high-quality painting masks
• Set contents:
  • Comprehensive photo-etched sheets for interior and exterior details
  • Photo-etched loading flaps and control surface elements
  • STEEL seat belts made from ultra-thin steel, bringing realistic detail to the cockpit interior
  • Painting masks enabling precise work on the canopy and other details

The Hawker Hunter FGA.9 was one of Britain’s most important jet fighters in the second half of the 20th century, used by both the RAF and numerous air units around the world. The FGA.9 version took part in many military operations, including armed conflicts in the Middle East and NATO display missions.

Eduard BIG49391 allows you to greatly enrich the Airfix model and recreate complex details such as the realistic cockpit interior, seat belts, landing gear, and flaps. Thanks to its high precision, the model gains exceptional collector and museum quality. We recommend this set especially to advanced modelers and military aviation enthusiasts who will appreciate the opportunity to reproduce even the finest details of these legendary Hunters.

Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for experienced modelers and those wishing to develop their skills with photo-etched details and painting masks. Eduard BIG49391 is an investment in the highest presentation quality – highly recommended for every fan of British fighters and model building perfection!