Eduard 491561 - 1:48 Beaufighter Mk.VI

Full photo-etched detail set for the 1/48 Beaufighter Mk.VI

Eduard 491561 is a comprehensive photo-etched upgrade designed for 1/48 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI kits. It expands upon the ZOOM set by providing both a large pre-coloured cockpit fret and an additional unpainted fret containing fine structural and exterior details.

Set information

• Scale: 1:48
• Intended for: Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI
• Type: full photo-etched set (coloured + unpainted)
• Contents:
• - pre-coloured instrument panel and cockpit consoles
• - interior fittings and equipment details
• - exterior panels, meshes and structural components

Assembly and use

The coloured cockpit elements provide sharply printed dial and switch detail, while the unpainted fret offers numerous external and mechanical refinements. Installation requires standard PE handling skills, rewarding the modeller with a highly accurate and visually striking model.

Required tools

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

About the intended aircraft

The Beaufighter Mk.VI served as a night fighter and strike aircraft, featuring a complex cockpit and numerous exterior details. This set accurately reproduces those elements, elevating the fidelity of any 1/48 kit.

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.