Eduard BIG49317 OV-10A ICM 1/48 – Aircraft Model Accessory Set

The Eduard BIG49317 set is dedicated to the OV-10A Bronco model in 1/48 scale, released by the ICM brand. It is a comprehensive collection of three specialized sets that significantly enhance the level of realism and detail of this popular American reconnaissance and attack aircraft model. The product is aimed at demanding modelers who wish to give their work a unique and faithfully reproduced character.

Detailed product information:

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: United States (U.S. Air Force, US Navy, US Marines) and other allied countries
• Period of use: modern era, with emphasis on the Vietnam conflict (1969 – 1995, later upgrades in other air forces)
• Category: Accessory set for plastic scale model kits
• Material: photo-etched parts (PE), steel photo-etched seatbelts, professional painting mask
• The set includes:
  • Photo-etched plates with finishing elements (cockpit, exterior and interior details)
  • STEEL photo-etched seatbelts – ultra-thin, realistically reproduced pilot seat safety harnesses
  • Precision painting mask that allows easy and accurate protection of the canopy glazing during fuselage painting

Historical overview of the OV-10A Bronco:

The OV-10A Bronco is an American light multi-role aircraft designed at the turn of the 1960s. It stood out for excellent cockpit visibility and outstanding capabilities in close air support and reconnaissance missions. Intensively used during the Vietnam War by the USAF and USMC, it also proved its worth in police actions and humanitarian missions. The primary users were the United States, but the OV-10A also served in the air forces of Germany, Colombia, and the Philippines.

Recommendation and difficulty level:

We especially recommend the Eduard BIG49317 set to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) who wish to significantly improve the appearance of the interior and exterior details of the OV-10A ICM 1/48 model. The set will deliver a professional result and enhance the collector value of the finished replica.