Eduard FE1251 SR-71A REVELL 1/48 – Photo-etched set for the SR-71A Blackbird Revell 1/48 model

The Eduard FE1251 SR-71A set is dedicated to the plastic model of the Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft in 1/48 scale produced by Revell. This is a top-quality photo-etched accessory from the renowned Czech brand Eduard, specializing in the creation of the highest-quality modeling details.

• Scale: 1/48
• Original user's country: United States
• Dedicated model: Revell SR-71A Blackbird
• Material: Precisely photo-etched stainless steel with colored printing
• Product category: photo-etched elements for plastic models
• Original service period: Cold War, 1966–1998

The SR-71A Blackbird is a legendary American reconnaissance aircraft that set numerous speed and altitude records. Used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War, it took part in the most demanding reconnaissance missions over the territories of the USSR, China, and Vietnam. Its innovative design and performance still inspire admiration among aviation enthusiasts today.

The Eduard FE1251 set allows you to significantly enhance the interior detailing of the Revell model. It includes cockpit elements—richly decorated instrument panels, ejection seat straps, detailed side console panels, and tiny levers and switches. A significant advantage of the set is its precise, multicolored printing, which excellently imitates real cockpit instruments, allowing for an effect unattainable with traditional painting. The photo-etched details bring realism and depth to every model, even against the highly detailed original Revell sprues.

Recommendation: The product is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers who want to give their SR-71A an authentic character and enrich it with faithful cockpit details. Due to the need for precise cutting and gluing of small parts, we rate the difficulty level of this set at 3/5.

By choosing Eduard FE1251, you can be certain that your 1/48 scale SR-71A Blackbird model will reach a higher level of realism, which will be appreciated by both collectors and military aviation enthusiasts.