Eduard 1/48 Bf109E-4/E-7 P/E
By Jacob Russell
This new photo etch set from Eduard (item number 48780) is for their Bf109E-4/7 kits. It consists of 69 pieces on a single fret. This set is a departure from what one might call a “standard” set, in that none of the pieces are pre-painted or self-adhesive, nor does it include an instrument panel or seat belts. One might regard this as an airframe update set. Upgrades for the cockpit include new rudder pedals, oxygen bottle cover, map case, and various levers and controls for both cockpit sidewalls. There are new handles for the cowling machine gun ammo cases, a new supercharger face, and drop tank strap.
There is new detail for the interior and exterior of the cowling, for the interior of the machine gun cover, and a choice of 2 styles of canopy mirror. You also get new wheel well liners and ribbing for the upper wheel wells, and enhanced detail for the landing gear wells. Additional items includes engine detail parts, new oleo scissors and exit doors for the wing radiators and oil cooler and a new door for the cockpit stowage hatch.
This is a great set! If you don't want to use Eduard's Brassin engine set you can use this set to build a model with an open engine bay and still be happy with the results. The wheel well upgrades and inner cowling detail in particular are significant improvements over the kit parts and they were quite impressive in the first place. I recommend this set and I would like to thank Eduard for providing the review sample.
