Eduard 72552 Sunderland Mk. I surface panels 1/72 ITALERI is a high-quality photo-etched detail set designed for the 1:72 scale plastic model of the Short Sunderland Mk. I flying boat, manufactured by Italeri. This set enables an accurate and faithfully recreated reconstruction of the detailed surface panels characteristic of this legendary British heavy flying boat from World War II.

• Scale: 1:72 – designed for models in this scale, allowing for perfect proportions of details.
• User country: United Kingdom – The Short Sunderland Mk. I was one of the primary reconnaissance and anti-submarine aircraft of the RAF Coastal Command.
• Historical period: World War II (1938-1945) – the aircraft served in maritime patrols, escorting Allied fleets, and rescue operations in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
• Material: High-quality photo-etched metal – ensures exceptional precision in reproducing panel lines, bolts, and surfaces adjacent to the fuselage and wings. Perfectly complements Italeri plastic models, allowing for a highly realistic surface effect.
• Contents: Complete set of surface panels and metal details – helping emphasize the characteristic lines and structural elements of the Sunderland Mk. I airplane.
• Category: Photo-etched detail set for a plastic model kit.

We recommend this product for all advanced aviation modelers who want to take their Short Sunderland Mk. I model to a higher level of realism and detail. Eduard’s photo-etched parts allow you to replicate even the finest historical aircraft details, which are difficult to achieve with the basic kit’s plastic parts alone.

Using this set requires some skills and experience – we recommend difficulty level 4/5. Assembly of the panels requires precise gluing, processing, and painting, making the set best suited for intermediate and advanced modelers aiming to create a collectible or display model.