1:350 SMS Emden part 1

Eduard 1:350 SMS Emden - detail set, part 1

This is a photo-etched detail accessory, not a ship model. This first part of the set brings fine brass parts for sharpening up a model of the German light cruiser SMS Emden in 1:350 scale: railings, ladders, fine deck equipment and other elements that replace coarser plastic castings. The set is laid out as part 1; a separate second part follows on from it. The model itself, glue and paints are not included.

The real subject

SMS Emden was a German light cruiser that in 1914 made her name as a successful commerce raider in the Indian Ocean. In a few months of operations she disrupted Allied shipping before she was sunk in action off the Cocos Islands. The ship became one of the iconic vessels of the start of the First World War.

Use and tips

• Separate the parts with a sharp knife right at the fret and you will avoid burrs.
• Shape the bends with a bending tool or two rulers.
• Bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate) in a small amount.
• Degrease the brass before painting and spray it with primer.

Who the set is for

• For builders of the SMS Emden model in 1:350 scale.
• For more advanced modelers working with photo-etched sets.

The accessory does not contain the model, glue or paints.