Eduard 32291 Il-2m landing flaps HOBBY BOSS (1/32)

Eduard 32291 Il-2m landing flaps is a high-quality set of photo-etched parts intended for enhancing the Il-2m fighter-attack aircraft model in 1/32 scale, dedicated for the Hobby Boss kit. This product is an excellent addition and significantly increases the realism of the model, allowing for a faithful reproduction of the wing flaps – one of the most characteristic elements of the Soviet ground-attack aircraft from World War II.

Historical Information

The Ilyushin Il-2m was the basic Soviet ground-attack aircraft used during World War II (1941-1945). This aircraft played a crucial role on the Eastern Front, where it was used by the USSR to support infantry and to destroy German tanks and military vehicles. The Il-2 was called the "flying tank" by soldiers, due to its armored fuselage and high resistance to fire. The wing flaps of the Il-2m were a feature often exposed during landing and takeoff, making their correct reproduction highly important for the realism of any built model.

Product Details

• Scale: 1/32
• Country of use: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: photo-etched metal sheet
• Category: detailing set for plastic model kits
• Set contents: Complete set of photo-etched parts enabling detailed reproduction of the mechanism and surface of the wing flaps, elements imitating internal structures, required assembly instructions.

Advantages and Purpose

This product is especially recommended for advanced modelers and enthusiasts who wish to achieve the highest level of detail and historical accuracy for their Il-2 model. Precisely cut parts allow a very realistic effect of thin, metal flaps, which is almost impossible to achieve with plastic alone. The Eduard set also makes it easier to display the model in dynamic diorama scenes, showing the classic silhouette of the Soviet ground-attack plane in action.

Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – this set requires experience with assembling photo-etched parts and precise work (bending, CA gluing). Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.