Eduard 70152 Avia S-199 ERLA canopy ProfiPack edition 1/72

Eduard 70152 Avia S-199 ERLA canopy ProfiPack edition 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit of the Avia S-199 fighter aircraft in 1/72 scale, designed for demanding modelers. The kit is based on designs and parts left over from the German Messerschmitt Bf 109G, replacing the original Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine with the Junkers Jumo 211F unit. The Avia S-199 was developed in Czechoslovakia after the end of World War II—as a response to shortages of aviation equipment and utilizing available components, which gave it a reputation as a difficult aircraft to fly, nicknamed "Mezek" (Mule) by Czech pilots.

• Scale: 1/72
• Operator Countries: Czechoslovakia, Israel
• Historical period: Late 1940s, postwar period—the 1948 Israeli War of Independence
• Category: plastic model kit
• Kit contents: Eduard plastic parts, 6 painting options, Eduard decals, pre-painted photo-etched (PE) parts, canopy painting masks, no resin parts included
• Canopy version: distinctive ERLA canopy, ensuring excellent historical accuracy of the model

The model depicts an aircraft that was used by the Israeli Air Force during the War of Independence in 1948—it was the first fighter aircraft in the arsenal of the reestablished state, playing a significant role in achieving air superiority in key defensive operations.

The Eduard ProfiPack set guarantees the highest quality details, perfect fit of parts, a wealth of painting options, high-quality decals, as well as precision photo-etched parts (including the cockpit) and dedicated painting masks. The kit does not include glue or paints. Assembly difficulty level is rated at 3/5, making it an excellent choice both for intermediate modelers and experienced enthusiasts who value authentic historical accuracy and a wide range of personalization options.

We recommend this kit to all aviation history enthusiasts, fans of postwar aircraft, and modelers interested in unique and less common military aviation designs. Eduard 70152 Avia S-199 ERLA canopy ProfiPack edition 1/72 is a treat for collectors and a great option for building an authentic diorama of the Palestine War period.