Eduard BIG49160 P-40B AIRFIX 1/48 – modeling accessories set for P-40B (Airfix) in 1:48 scale

The Eduard BIG49160 P-40B AIRFIX 1/48 set is a comprehensive collection of four dedicated detail sets, designed specifically for the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk model by Airfix in 1:48 scale. This product is aimed at modelers looking to significantly enhance the realism and quality of their built model, enriching it with detailed elements both for the interior and the external aircraft silhouette.

• Scale: 1:48, precisely tailored to fit the Airfix P-40B model, ensuring perfect fit and high dimensional accuracy.
• Countries of service: United States of America (United States Army Air Forces), as well as China (Chinese Air Force), the United Kingdom (RAF), and other Allied partners.
• Historical period: Second World War (1939-1945).
• Historical aircraft description: The Curtiss P-40B Warhawk is an American fighter aircraft that played a crucial role in the early stages of World War II in the air theaters of the Pacific, Africa, and Europe. The B version was used, among others, by the legendary Flying Tigers volunteer group in China, where it became famous for its effectiveness in combat against Japanese aviation.
• Material: The BIG49160 set accessories are made from high-quality photo-etched metal (sheet), precisely cut and engraved, enabling details unobtainable with plastic parts. The set contains photo-etched parts for cockpit enhancement, as well as external surfaces and landing gear doors, photo-etched "Steel" seat belts, and painting masks made from durable self-adhesive foil.
• Set contents: Photo-etched interior and exterior detail parts, etched seatbelt sheets, detailed landing gear doors, painting masks for canopies and wheels.
• Category: Photo-etched detail upgrade set for plastic model kits.
• Recommendation and difficulty level: The product is recommended for advanced modelers who want to create a perfectly accurate P-40B replica. The use of photo-etched details increases the level of realism and historical accuracy. Construction difficulty – 4/5 – recommended for persons with experience in working with photo-etched parts and detailing models.

By choosing the Eduard BIG49160 set, the modeler gains the ability to create highly precise details that are difficult to achieve with standard model kits, making their Airfix P-40B a unique collector's item.