Eduard 73577 Whitley GR Mk. VII for AIRFIX 1/72 – Photo-etched Detail Set

The Eduard 73577 Whitley GR Mk. VII AIRFIX 1/72 set is a high-quality accessory intended for the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley GR Mk. VII aircraft model in 1:72 scale, manufactured by Airfix. This product allows you to achieve realistic interior details and external elements for this iconic World War II bomber.

Historical Information about the Whitley GR Mk. VII

The Armstrong Whitworth Whitley was a British heavy bomber widely used by the Royal Air Force in the early stages of World War II and in related roles such as coastal patrol. The GR Mk. VII version was specially adapted for maritime missions and served mainly in RAF Coastal Command, carrying out patrols and anti-submarine operations. This aircraft was in use from 1937 to 1945, and the GR Mk. VII version was primarily in service from 1942 to 1945 during the intensive Atlantic operations.

• Scale: 1:72
• Category: Photo-etched accessory set for plastic models
• Material: Photo-etched stainless steel
• Country of original use: United Kingdom
• Intended for: Airfix Armstrong Whitworth Whitley GR Mk. VII model
• Historical period: World War II
• Contents: Photo-etched sheets with a new instrument panel, crew seat belts, cockpit parts, bomb bay details, interior elements, and additional external panel details

Advantages of the Eduard 73577 Set

The Eduard set significantly enhances the level of detail reproduction in the Airfix kit, offering parts not included in the basic kit. It allows for a professional finish of the pilot’s cabin, bomb compartment, and surface details, making the finished model much more realistic and faithful to the original.

Recommendation

We recommend this product for experienced intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate the highest level of detail and are willing to devote time to the precise application of photo-etched parts. The set brings invaluable value to the Whitley GR Mk. VII model at low cost and reasonable difficulty.

• Difficulty level: 4/5
• Manufacturer: Eduard

By choosing the Eduard 73577 Whitley GR Mk. VII AIRFIX 1/72 you ensure your model will look exceptionally realistic, making it a unique showpiece in any World War II model collection.