Master AM-48-181 - 1:48 Curtiss P-40 L, N early - 4 x Browning .50 blast tubes with adapter & gunsight & Pitot Tube (for Eduard)

Master AM-48-181 – Curtiss P-40 L/N (early) — gunsight, Pitot tube and 4 × Browning .50 cowls with resin mounts (1:48, for Eduard)

The Master AM-48-181 set provides a concise but effective set of upgrades for Eduard’s 1:48 Curtiss P-40 (early L/N variants). The kit comprises a photo-etched gunsight, a precisely turned Pitot tube and four resin Browning .50 gun cowls supplied with turned metal barrels — all parts designed to raise the fidelity of cockpit and wing armament details.

Included in the set:

• Photo-etched gunsight for cockpit installation
• Turned Pitot tube
• 4 resin Browning .50 gun cowls with mounting detail
• 4 turned metal Browning .50 barrels
• Fitting aids and assembly instructions

Product features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Materials: turned brass/metal, photo-etched fret, resin components
• Manufacturer: Master
• Intended for: Curtiss P-40 L / N (early) — Eduard kit

Application and assembly

This upgrade is intended to enhance Eduard’s P-40 kits by replacing kit parts with more accurate metal, photo-etched and resin components. Installation typically involves careful cleaning of parts, drilling small locating holes, and gluing with cyanoacrylate or appropriate adhesives. Use fine drills and precision tools for best results; prime metal and resin parts before painting for optimal adhesion.

About Master accessories

Master’s turned and photo-etched accessories are crafted to deliver professional-looking results with minimal effort. They reproduce delicate shapes and thin details that injection-moulded plastic cannot match, providing an accessible way to upgrade the realism of scale models.