Eduard FE1563 - 1:48 A6M2-N Rufe Weekend

ZOOM photo-etched cockpit set for the 1/48 A6M2-N Rufe

Eduard FE1563 is a pre-coloured photo-etched ZOOM set designed for the 1/48 A6M2-N Rufe Weekend edition. It includes the key visible cockpit components such as the instrument panel, side consoles and small control details, providing a significant improvement in accuracy and appearance over the kit’s plastic parts.

Set information

• Scale: 1:48
• Intended for: Mitsubishi A6M2-N Rufe (Eduard Weekend)
• Type: ZOOM – pre-coloured interior PE
• Contents: instrument panel, side panels, cockpit controls

Assembly and use

The ZOOM series offers quick, high-impact upgrades. The pre-painted details eliminate the need for fine brushwork, providing sharp, ready-to-use cockpit components. The parts fit directly onto or replace kit elements, enhancing the cockpit without modifying the model.

Required tools

• Tweezers for precise placement
• Hobby knife
• Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue for attaching PE parts
• Acrylic paints for minor touch-ups

About the intended aircraft

The A6M2-N Rufe was a floatplane fighter derived from the famous Zero, used in remote island operations across the Pacific. Accurate cockpit detail is essential to portraying this unique aircraft, and the FE1563 set greatly enhances the interior even in the simplified Weekend edition.

About the manufacturer

Eduard is a leading maker of aftermarket accessories, with the ZOOM line offering fast, effective cockpit upgrades through pre-coloured photo-etched parts.