Eduard FE1004 U-2 / Po-2 ICM 1/48 – Photo-Etched Set for 1:48 Scale Model

We present the modelling accessory Eduard FE1004 U-2 / Po-2 ICM 1/48, designed to enhance the plastic scale model of the historic U-2 biplane (later designated Po-2) by ICM in 1:48 scale. This aftermarket set is produced by the renowned Czech company Eduard, which specializes in highly detailed photo-etched accessories for scale models. This product is aimed at demanding modelers who appreciate historical accuracy and a very high level of detail reproduction.

Brief Historical Overview of the U-2 / Po-2 Aircraft

The U-2 aircraft, later renamed Po-2 (after its designer Nikolai Polikarpov), was designed and first flown in the USSR in 1927. It became one of the most recognizable Soviet aircraft, widely used from the interwar period, through WWII, and even after its conclusion until the 1950s. The U-2/Po-2 was used as a trainer, liaison aircraft and as a night bomber—notably gaining fame in the hands of Soviet female pilots known as the "Night Witches," who performed attacks on German forces during World War II. The U-2/Po-2 remained in service until the 1950s, mainly with the USSR, Poland, and other Eastern Bloc countries.

Contents of the Eduard FE1004 Set

The set contains high-quality photo-etched components made from metal sheet, allowing for a significant increase in cockpit detail, instrument panels, pilot seatbelts, internal fittings, and selected external detail parts. Such components enable the precise recreation of the smallest details at a level unachievable with traditional plastic parts.

• Dedicated to the ICM U-2 / Po-2 model in 1:48 scale.
• Material: photo-etched metal sheet
• Includes fine and realistic details: pilot harnesses, instrument panel, interior panels, fuselage details.
• Product requires assembly and painting – precision tools and modeling experience recommended.
• Ideal for advanced and intermediate modelers wishing to enhance the detail of their model.
• Category: Model Accessories, photo-etched for 1:48 scale plastic models.

Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – requires precision, patience, and skill in working with small photo-etched metal parts.

The Eduard FE1004 set is especially recommended for aircraft modeling collectors, enthusiasts of WWII aircraft reconstruction, and all modelers who want to bring their ICM U-2 / Po-2 kit to the highest level of realism and detail. Complete your diorama or collection with perfectly finished interiors and external details—with Eduard FE1004, your historic replica will gain an exceptional, authentic character.