Eduard BIG49420 SMB-2 Super Mystere SPECIAL HOBBY 1/48 – Detail Set and Masks for Aircraft Model

The Eduard BIG49420 SMB-2 Super Mystere SPECIAL HOBBY 1/48 set is a comprehensive collection of accessories designed for significant enhancement of the SMB-2 Super Mystère 1/48 scale plastic model manufactured by Special Hobby. The product is part of the renowned BIG ED series, created for demanding modelers seeking the highest level of detail and realism. The accessories are made from high-quality photo-etched copper and steel, complemented by precise TFace painting masks.

• Scale: 1/48
• Category: photo-etched set and painting masks for plastic model
• Compatibility: SMB-2 Super Mystère model by Special Hobby
• Material: photo-etched copper and steel (STEEL seatbelts), masks made from self-adhesive foil

SMB-2 Super Mystère is a French supersonic jet fighter designed in the late 1950s and early 1960s by Dassault Aviation. This aircraft served primarily in the air forces of France and Israel (Israel Defense Forces/Air Force), participating in, among others, the Six-Day War in 1967 and operations during the Yom Kippur War (Cold War era). Thanks to its performance and agility, it played a significant role in air combat and ground support missions.

The BIG49420 set includes four extensive detailing kits:

• EX1048 – TFace painting masks for precise painting of the cockpit canopy and selected surfaces
• 481143 – photo-etched elements for landing flaps, allowing you to recreate the intricate details of the wing mechanics
• 491456 – a rich set of photo-etched details, including for the cockpit, instrument panel, interior, side consoles, and equipment of the Israeli version of the aircraft
• FE1457 – STEEL seatbelts for photorealistic reproduction of the pilot seat equipment

The BIG ED set significantly increases the level of realism, replicating unique Israeli aircraft elements and technical details that are hard to access in the standard model version. The painting masks allow for precise finishing of parts by modelers of any skill level. We rate the assembly difficulty level as 4/5 – it is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to achieve the most authentic collectible or display effects possible.

We recommend the Eduard BIG49420 SMB-2 Super Mystere to all enthusiasts of Cold War-era military aviation and modelers looking to enrich their build with a level of detail and flawless finishing of the cockpit and external surfaces that cannot be achieved with standard kits.