Eduard BIG49172 Su-27 HOBBY BOSS 1/48 – 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Accessory Set

Eduard BIG49172 is a unique accessory set dedicated to the Su-27 Flanker fighter model in 1/48 scale by Hobby Boss. This set consists of four professional kits that allow you to significantly enhance the realism and aesthetics of the replica of this famous Russian combat aircraft. The contents of the set are perfect both for advanced modelers seeking top-quality details, as well as ambitious hobbyists looking to enrich their builds.

• Scale: 1/48 – designed for assembly with the Su-27 model offered by Hobby Boss
• Original user country: USSR/Russia – the Su-27, also known as Flanker, is one of the most important fourth-generation fighters used by the Air Forces of the Soviet Union and Russia
• Historical period: Cold War and modern times – the Su-27 entered service in the 1980s as a response to the American F-15, and to this day continues to be modernized and used by many countries around the world
• Historical background: The Su-27 is notable for its exceptional maneuverability and range, and has been widely used in the defense of the USSR’s and now Russia’s airspace. It has served in, among other things, patrol operations and large-scale military exercises
• Materials: Sets made from the highest quality photo-etched metal, metal components, and precisely cut vinyl masks
• Set contents:
  • general detail set (photo-etched fret for cockpit, interior components, and other model details)
  • STEEL type photo-etched seatbelts (new generation of steel parts, with realistic appearance and colors)
  • elements for upgrading external fuselage parts
  • professional painting mask for precise work on canopies and wheels
• Product type: professional detail-up set, category – accessories for plastic models
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers; basic experience with photo-etched parts and painting masks required
• Recommended for: modelers aiming for a display-quality finish and the most accurate reproduction of original Su-27 details, both for aircraft dioramas and private collections

Eduard BIG49172 Su-27 HOBBY BOSS 1/48 enables an exceptionally accurate presentation of the pilot’s cockpit, reproduction of seatbelts, and precise painting of canopy glazing. The set meets the highest standards for historical accuracy and detail quality, making it highly recommended to all enthusiasts of Soviet and Russian aviation, as well as collectors of fighter aircraft models from the Cold War and modern periods.