1:48 Hawker Tempest Mk.II ESSENTIAL

Hawker Tempest Mk.II ESSENTIAL (1:48, Eduard)

This is an accessory pack (the ESSENTIAL line), not a model of the aircraft. The set brings the key detail sets for the British Hawker Tempest Mk.II fighter in 1:48 scale together in a single box — at its core are photo-etched parts for refining the interior and the exterior and a masking set for the glazing and the wheels. The aim of the ESSENTIAL line is to cover what is most needed for a more faithful build without having to buy each accessory separately.

The real subject

The Hawker Tempest Mk.II was the version powered by the radial Bristol Centaurus engine, unlike the H-block Napier Sabre of the better-known Mk.V variant. It arrived at the end of the Second World War and served afterwards as well; it was notable for its powerful engine and clean lines. A well-worked cockpit and masked glazing raise the level of the model considerably.

Use and fitting

• Check that your base Tempest Mk.II kit in 1:48 scale matches the shaping of the pack (the line tends to be made for Eduard and Special Hobby plastic).
• Bend the photo-etched parts on a bending tool and glue them with cyanoacrylate glue.
• Stick the masks onto clean glazing, cut off the excess and remove them carefully after spraying.
• Fit the colored photo-etched interior items before you close the fuselage.

Who the pack is for

For modelers building the Tempest Mk.II in 1:48 scale who want to obtain what is essential for refining the cockpit and the surface in one go. Working with photo-etched parts and masks assumes a steady hand.

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.