Eduard BIG72177 B-29 HOBBY 2000, ACADEMY 1/72 – Upgrade Set for the B-29 Superfortress Bomber Model in 1/72 Scale

We present the unique Eduard BIG72177 accessory set, dedicated to the B-29 Superfortress model offered by Hobby 2000 and Academy in 1/72 scale. This comprehensive package includes as many as five individual sets, allowing you to significantly increase the level of detail and realism of the replica of one of the most famous heavy bombers of World War II, used by the United States Air Force. Eduard BIG72177 is recommended for both newly assembled models and those already built that require precise enhancement.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of origin (prototype in service): United States of America (USA)
• Historical period: World War II, Korean War, early Cold War (years 1944–1960)
• Category: detail-up set for a plastic model kit
• Set material: photo-etched parts, precision laser-cut elements, seatbelts made from thin steel, vinyl painting masks
• Products included:
  • 73807 – Cockpit interior set
  • 72732 – External details set (surface details)
  • 72733 – Bomb bay details set
  • SS809 – Steel seatbelts (seatbelts STEEL)
  • CX018 – Canopy and wheel painting masks

The B-29 Superfortress was a key strategic bomber for the USA during World War II, renowned, among other things, for conducting carpet bombing raids over Japan and dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The 1/72 scale model allows you to recreate this legendary aircraft with great accuracy, and the Eduard BIG72177 set enables a significant enhancement of the interior and exterior details. Photo-etched parts deliver an extremely realistic representation of the cockpit, floors, panels, and bomb mechanisms. Precision masks allow for perfect glazing, and the steel seatbelts offer unmatched durability and appearance.

Model shop recommendation: The BIG72177 set is recommended for experienced modelers who expect the highest level of detail and want to make the most of the Hobby 2000 or Academy B-29 kit. Assembly difficulty level: 4/5. An ideal choice for competition projects and expanding a historical 1/72 scale aircraft collection.