• Product Name: Eduard 491469 U-2S HOBBY BOSS 1/48 – photo-etched detail set for reconnaissance aircraft model
• Category: Model accessories, photo-etched set for plastic scale model kits
• Scale: 1/48
• Intended for: For the U-2S model by Hobby Boss
• Country of origin (original): United States of America (USA)
• Period of use (original): Cold War, modern era (U-2S has been in use since the 1950s, with the modernized S variant active from the 1990s to the present day)

Eduard 491469 is a professional set dedicated to modelers who want to greatly enhance the level of realism in the 1/48 Hobby Boss Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady scale aircraft model. Precision photo-etched components allow for a highly accurate recreation of the crew cockpit interior, especially the richly detailed instrument panels and seat belts – both crucial for this legendary aircraft.

Lockheed U-2S is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that played a key role during the Cold War, conducting secret intelligence missions from the late 1950s to the present day. It was used, among others, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Operation Desert Storm, and in ongoing USAF reconnaissance operations. Cockpit details are especially important – this is where the Eduard set enables faithful reproduction of the advanced avionics systems in this exceptionally challenging-to-fly aircraft.

The set is made from the highest quality stainless steel using the photo-etching technique, which guarantees faithful, ultra-thin, and precise details impossible to achieve with plastic castings. The kit includes: colored instrument panels, seat belts with micro-details, cockpit details, equipment, and other essential cabin components, significantly enhancing the authenticity of the model.

• Recommendations: Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to achieve the highest level of realism in their U-2S model.
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – experience working with photo-etched parts and delicate modeling tools is strongly recommended.
• Why choose this? The Eduard 491469 set is the perfect solution for aviation enthusiasts and model collectors seeking a realistic representation of the iconic USA reconnaissance aircraft, whether for a collection or historical diorama.