Eduard 481035 SBD-2 landing flaps ACADEMY 1/48 – Photoetched flap set for the SBD-2 Dauntless model in 1/48 scale

The Eduard 481035 SBD-2 landing flaps set is a high-quality accessory dedicated to the ACADEMY SBD-2 Dauntless plastic model in 1/48 scale. Precisely manufactured photoetched parts from the Czech company Eduard significantly enhance the level of detail and realism of your build, allowing you to represent authentic, movable, or dropped flaps on the wings of this legendary American carrier-based aircraft.

The Douglas SBD Dauntless was an American dive bomber used during World War II, particularly renowned for its role in the Battle of Midway (1942), where it contributed to sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers. The SBD-2 variant was produced from 1940 and served primarily aboard U.S. Navy carriers, also participating in other Pacific operations. The SBD-2 was characterized by a reinforced airframe and improved armor compared to earlier versions.

The flap elements offered by Eduard are made of high-quality photoetched metal, precisely replicating the original structure of perforation and ribbing. The set includes a complete set of parts for both wings—both upper and lower flap surfaces—as well as microscopic details typical for the Dauntless bomber. Replacing the kit's plastic parts with photoetched ones will significantly improve the realism of exposed flap interiors, which is especially visible on models displayed "on the carrier deck" or in dioramas with ground support crews.

• Scale: 1/48
• Designed for: ACADEMY SBD-2 Dauntless (plastic model kit)
• Original user country: United States
• Historical period: World War II (>1940-1945)
• Material: high-quality photoetched metal
• Set contents: complete flap set, small mounting details, instructions
• Category: scale model accessories, photoetched parts for plastic models

We recommend Eduard 481035 set to intermediate and advanced modelers—it requires basic skills working with photoetched parts and precise gluing. Ideal for enhancing World War II aircraft models.

Difficulty level: 4/5 – requires experience with photoetched metal sets.