1:72 P1Y Frances/Ginga

Eduard 1:72 P1Y Frances/Ginga - color photo-etched set

This is a color (pre-printed) photo-etched detail set, not an aircraft model. The set is meant for a model of the Japanese twin-engine P1Y Ginga bomber, Allied code name Frances, in 1:72 scale. It brings fine brass parts into the pilot's compartment and onto selected places on the airframe: instrument panels, panels, belts and other elements, with the color parts already printed and ready to glue on. The model itself, glue and paints are not included.

The real subject

The P1Y Ginga was a fast land-based bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy from the period of the Second World War. It was a slender twin-engine machine designed for high speed and all-round employment, including torpedo and bombing duties. Among the Allies it was known under the code name Frances.

Use and tips

• The color parts need no varnish; they are printed, so protect them from being rubbed.
• Separate the small photo-etched parts with a sharp knife at the fret.
• Bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate) applied with the tip of a toothpick.
• Instrument panels and belts can be backed with a part from the fret for a three-dimensional look.

Who the set is for

• For builders of the P1Y Ginga model in 1:72 scale who want a faithful cockpit.
• For modelers with experience of fine color photo-etch.

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