Eduard 491542 - 1:48 Do 217K

Eduard 491542 Photo‑Etched Detail Set – Do 217K for 1:48 ICM kit

Eduard 491542 is an advanced photo‑etched detail set made specifically for the 1:48 scale Dornier Do 217K kit by ICM. It enhances both the interior and airframe with components such as internal panels, structural reinforcements, ventilation grilles, and minor fixtures, greatly improving the authenticity and visual appeal of the model.

• High‑quality photo‑etched parts
• Compatible with the ICM Dornier Do 217K kit
• Detailed interior and airframe enhancement components
• An excellent upgrade for experienced modelers
• Product code: Eduard 491542

Photo‑etched parts are one of the most popular upgrades for plastic model kits.

This production method enables creation of extremely fine and delicate details impossible with injection molding. Photo‑etched parts offer superior realism for interior panels, brackets, mounts, intake screens, and more. In short‑run kits, they may be essential. These parts usually require folding along etched lines to form the final shapes.

These components are made from metal alloys—commonly brass, nickel‑silver, or steel—and must be assembled using cyanoacrylate glue (“super glue”), as regular plastic adhesives do not bond with metal.

About Eduard:

Eduard is a respected Czech manufacturer of plastic model kits and accessories. Their photo‑etched sets, painting masks, and full kits are highly regarded by modelers worldwide for their precision, detail, and exceptional quality.