Eduard 491560 - 1:48 Hs 129B

Full photo-etched detail set for the 1/48 Hs 129B

Eduard 491560 is a comprehensive photo-etched upgrade set designed for the Henschel Hs 129B in 1/48 scale. It contains two frets: a pre-coloured cockpit fret and an unpainted fret with numerous external and structural components, offering a major improvement in accuracy and surface detail.

Set information

• Scale: 1:48
• Intended for: Henschel Hs 129B
• Type: full photo-etched set
• Contents:
• - pre-coloured instrument panel and cockpit fittings
• - interior controls and equipment details
• - exterior panels, meshes and small structural parts

Assembly and use

The coloured cockpit parts provide crisp, ready-to-use detail, while the unpainted fret refines exterior surfaces and mechanical features. Installation requires typical PE-handling skills, rewarding the modeller with a noticeably more accurate and visually impressive model.

Required tools

• Tweezers and hobby knife
• Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
• Photo-etch bending tools
• Acrylic paints for minor touch-ups

About the intended aircraft

The Hs 129B was a heavily armoured Luftwaffe ground-attack aircraft. Its complex cockpit and numerous external fittings make it an ideal subject for enhancement, and this PE set allows these features to be reproduced with high fidelity.

About the manufacturer

Eduard is a leading producer of photo-etched accessories, and the 49xxx series provides comprehensive interior and exterior detailing for advanced model builders.