Eduard SS553 RAF BE.2c Nightfighter AIRFIX 1/72 – photo-etched set for Airfix aircraft model

We present a unique photo-etched set Eduard SS553 RAF BE.2c Nightfighter AIRFIX 1/72 dedicated to the 1:72 scale Airfix plastic model aircraft. This advanced detail set is designed for the legendary British biplane model, the Royal Aircraft Factory BE.2c Nightfighter, renowned during World War I as a reconnaissance, scout, and night fighter aircraft.

Historical Information

The RAF BE.2c was a British light aircraft designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory. The Nightfighter version was specially adapted to combat Zeppelin airships during nighttime raids over Great Britain in the years 1915-1918 (World War I period). Its use included night patrol flights and direct interceptions of German airships that brought terror to London and other British cities.

Set Contents and Materials

• 1/72 scale model – intended as a supplementary set for the Airfix plastic model
• Manufactured by the renowned company Eduard, a world leader in the production of photo-etched accessories for model making
• Materials: precise details made from photo-etched metal, guaranteeing maximum realism for the cockpit interior, control surface textures, enhancement of external panels, as well as fine structural elements
• Add-ons: colored elements and parts that enable the recreation of authentic cockpit instrument details and armament

Product Category

Model accessories, photo-etched set for 1/72 scale model kits.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The set is especially recommended for experienced modellers and military aviation history enthusiasts who expect the highest level of detail reproduction. Thanks to the photo-etched elements, the BE.2c model will become a true gem of your collection – ideal for a World War I diorama. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers due to the demanding work with delicate photo-etched parts.

Choosing the Eduard SS553 RAF BE.2c Nightfighter AIRFIX 1/72, you invest in top quality and authenticity of details. The set will take your miniature to a whole new level of realism and historical accuracy.