Eduard SS717 P-51B/C 1/72 HOBBY 2000, HASEGAWA – Photo-Etched Parts Set for 1/72 Mustang Model Kits

The Eduard SS717 photo-etched parts set is intended for modelers building plastic scale models of the P-51B/C Mustang in 1/72 scale, produced by HOBBY 2000 and HASEGAWA. Eduard, a leader in scale modeling accessories, has specially designed this set to enhance the fidelity of historically accurate WWII-era aircraft models.

Set Contents and Application

The Eduard SS717 set includes precisely crafted photo-etched components made from thin metal sheet (most often stainless steel or brass). These components include:

• Detailed instrument panels with color printing
• Highly detailed pilot seatbelts
• Small levers, handles, and rudder pedals for the pilot’s cockpit
• Cockpit details that complement the standard plastic model parts
• Additional elements to create a realistic cockpit interior and side panels

Aircraft Represented – P-51B/C Mustang

The P-51B/C Mustang is one of the most renowned fighters of WWII, used primarily by the United States Army Air Forces and the Allies from 1943 to 1945. These aircraft took part in many combat operations over Europe, escorting bombers on strategic raids and successfully fighting the German Luftwaffe. The B/C variants featured a retractable tail wheel, a cockpit in the narrow ("razorback") fuselage, and a powerful Packard Merlin engine.

Dedication and Recommendation

Eduard SS717 photo-etched parts are accessories dedicated to both experienced modelers and intermediate enthusiasts who want to bring their model to a higher level of realism. The product allows you to make the P-51B/C cockpit closely resemble the real thing, which is especially important for competition models or detailed historical dioramas.

• Category: Modeling accessories – photo-etched parts for plastic models
• Material: photo-etched metal (steel or brass, color printing)
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 (precision and experience with small parts required)
• Scale: 1/72
• Ideal for: HOBBY 2000, HASEGAWA P-51B/C kits
• Historical period: World War II
• Country of use: USA, Allies

We highly recommend this addition to modelers who wish to achieve an accurate, professional final result and value originality as well as a wealth of detail within the aircraft replica’s interior.