1:72 CR 42 Falco

Eduard 1:72 CR.42 Falco – set of photo-etched parts

A photo-etched set from the Czech manufacturer Eduard intended for superdetailing a plastic model of the Italian Fiat CR.42 Falco fighter biplane in 1:72 scale. It is not an aircraft kit but an accessory that replaces or refines selected plastic parts with thin, sharply worked metal elements.

What the set offers

• Fine etched parts from a metal sheet to raise the fidelity of the model.
• Refinement of the cockpit, the instrument panel and small elements of the airframe.
• Elements a plastic mold cannot capture in a small scale.

Usage tips

The parts are cut from the fret, bent along the engraved lines and glued with cyanoacrylate or spot-glued. Pre-colored elements, if the set holds them, are applied as they are; the rest are painted once glued in place. The work calls for tweezers, a sharp knife and patience.

Who the set is for

• More advanced modelers who want to raise the level of detail.
• Builders for whom the plain plastic version from the box is not enough.
• Collectors of Italian Second World War aircraft.

The accessory is supplied unpainted, unless stated otherwise. The base model, glue and paints are not included in the package.