Eduard 491320 Mi-4 TRUMPETER 1/48

Eduard 491320 Mi-4 TRUMPETER 1/48 – Photo-Etched and Resin Parts Set

Category: Modelling accessories set – photo-etched and resin parts for 1/48 scale model

Materials: Photo-etched metal, high-quality resin

Intended use: Dedicated to the Mi-4 Trumpeter model in 1/48 scale (also recommended for AIRFIX)

Product Description

Eduard 491320 is a professional set of modelling accessories designed to enhance the realism and detail of the Mi-4 helicopter in 1/48 scale. The offered kit contains precisely made photo-etched and resin parts, making an excellent upgrade for the Trumpeter model. With this set, modelling enthusiasts can faithfully reproduce the tiniest details of the cockpit, passenger compartment, and external features that are not achievable in plastic models by traditional injection methods.

Brief History of the Mi-4 Helicopter

The Mil Mi-4 is a Soviet multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 1950s. The machine entered service in the USSR in 1953, with production continuing until the mid-1960s. The helicopter served in numerous Warsaw Pact countries, including Poland, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, and various Middle Eastern nations. The Mi-4 participated in many Cold War-era conflicts and was used for both military and civilian purposes—including transport, rescue operations, border patrol, and firefighting.

• Model scale: 1/48
• Countries of use: USSR, Warsaw Pact countries, China, India, Middle East
• Service period: Cold War (1953–1990)
• Materials: Photo-etched metal, premium quality resin
• Set contents: Photo-etched parts (e.g. seatbelts, instrument panel, radios, buckles, handles), resin details, illustrated assembly instructions

Product Advantages

The Eduard 491320 set of photo-etched and resin parts allows for a master level of realism and significantly enhances the visual quality of any Mi-4 model. It is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers who strive for the greatest accuracy in replicating the original helicopter, both in the interior and exterior details. The set does not contain the basic model – it is intended as an upgrade for Trumpeter or AIRFIX kits. Assembly requires precise cutting, bending, and gluing skills for small parts.

Build Difficulty Level: 4/5

We recommend this product to experienced modellers seeking museum-quality results as well as all enthusiasts of Cold War military aviation history.