Eduard Model Accessories

1/72 B-17G 50 cal. guns 

Product # 672132 for Airfix kit

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Jan 29 2018

 

      

This resin and photo etch set from Eduard is part of the Brassin series and is available directly from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set includes twelve 50 cal machine guns with photo etch details.   late style seat in 1/72 scale.

 

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This resin set includes 6 different types of 50cal machines guns with different gun mounts and details.  You get all the guns you need for every position on the B-17G.  You also get a special resin gun mount for the radio compartment gun.  You will need to combines these resin guns with some of the plastic gun mounts on the kit parts.  The gun barrels are hollow on the end and has very good cooling jacket detail.

There are 4 pages of instruction in the usual line drawing format that Eduard is famous for and which are so easy to follow.  The instructions also include painting instructions.

You may be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.

These resin guns are well detailed and the addition of the photo etch parts gives you superior detail.  The 4 pages of detailed instructions include helpful instructions for all the gun positions and once you complete the installation of all the guns you will be impressed with the striking improvement in detail.  Let's face it....the 50 cal guns on the B-17G are the focal point of this WWII bomber and this set of resin and photo etch guns will give you excellent detail.

You can buy this detail set and thousands of other items directly from Eduard Model Accessories.

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Steve Bamford

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