Eduard FE1152 Su-57 for ZVEZDA 1/48 – photo-etched set for the fifth-generation fighter model

Eduard FE1152 Su-57 for ZVEZDA 1/48 is a specialized photo-etched set dedicated to the Russian multirole fighter Su-57 in 1/48 scale by Zvezda. This set is designed for the most demanding modelers, who wish to achieve the highest level of detail in the cockpit interior and external details of the latest generation aircraft of the Russian Federation Air Force.

Scale and Application

• Scale: 1/48
• Origin of the original: Russia
• Historical period: contemporary (21st century, after 2010)
• Dedicated model: Zvezda Su-57 (catalog no. 4824)

Historical Description of the Su-57

The Su-57 is the latest Russian air superiority fighter, developed as a direct response to Western fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II. Production began at the end of the 2010s, and the aircraft's first operational use took place in Syria in 2018, where it was primarily used for combat testing and evaluation of new weapons systems.

Material and Set Contents

• Material: high-quality photo-etched metal
• Contents: colored cockpit parts (instrument panel, ejection seat belts, side panel details), details for landing gear and landing gear bays
• Does not include: resin, turned metal, or plastic parts – photo-etched parts only.

Category and Purpose

• Category: Modeling accessories, photo-etched set for a plastic scale model kit
• Recommended skill level: 4/5 (for intermediate and advanced modelers)

Why choose Eduard FE1152?

The Eduard FE1152 set is especially recommended for modelers aiming for a faithful reproduction of the pilot's seat details, cockpit, and landing gear arrangement of the most modern fighter of the Russian Federation. Photo-etched parts enable a level of realism unattainable with plastic components from the basic kit alone. Highly recommended for modern aviation enthusiasts, skilled and patient modelers, as well as for those who want to take their work to a competition-grade level. Fully recommended as an excellent upgrade for the standard Zvezda Su-57 model!