Eduard FE996 Il-2m3 1/48 TAMIYA – Photo-etched Detail Set

The Eduard FE996 set is a high-quality accessory dedicated to the Il-2m3 ground-attack aircraft model in 1/48 scale from Tamiya. This precisely crafted photo-etched detail set allows you to significantly enhance your model, offering a highly realistic representation of many cockpit and interior elements. The product is aimed at demanding modelers who value authenticity and meticulous attention to historical detail.

Historical Information

The Il-2m3 was a variant of the famous Soviet Il-2 ground-attack aircraft, widely used during World War II on all Eastern Fronts by the Soviet Union. Equipped with an armored cockpit and formidable weaponry, it played a key role in battles such as the Battle of Kursk and the fights for Berlin. Its increased resistance to gunfire and outstanding ability to attack ground targets made it one of the most important Soviet combat aircraft of 1941-1945.

Eduard FE996 Product Details

• Scale: 1/48, designed for the TAMIYA Il-2m3 kit
• Country of origin: USSR
• Usage period: World War II
• Material: thin brass sheet, photo-etching technology
• Product type: accessory set – photo-etched parts
• Set includes: seat belts, instrument panels, detailed levers and switches, small cockpit components
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 (basic modeling skills and caution during application recommended)

Advantages of the Eduard FE996 Set

Using this set significantly increases the realism of the Il-2m3 model, allowing you to recreate the characteristic features of the interior of one of aviation history’s most important ground-attack aircraft. Eduard FE996 is perfect for both intermediate and advanced plastic modelers who wish to take their builds to a higher level of detail. An additional benefit is the ease of combining it with other Eduard sets or ready-made camouflage masks.

Highly Recommended For

Eduard FE996 is an essential element for every historical modeling enthusiast wanting to faithfully recreate the cockpit of the "flying tank" Il-2m3. It is intended for modelers familiar with the basics of working with photo-etched parts. By using this set, your Tamiya Il-2m3 1/48 model will gain exceptional authenticity and a unique character.