Eduard 1/48 Yak-1b ZOOM set
By Jacob Russell
This ZOOM set is for Zvezda's Yak-1b kit. This is a re-boxing of the venerable Accurate Miniature tooling. It consists of 34 parts on a single fret, many of which are pre-painted. You get a lot of upgrades: a new instrument panel and sidewall consoles, rudder pedals, throttle quadrants, etc. Additional items include the upper wing mounted fuel tank gauges, radio box, canopy mirror, etc. I was a bit surprised (and disappointed) that a seat harness isn't included (the belts are available in set FE 1011).
I'm glad that Zvezda has re-released the Accurate Miniatures Yak-1b. It is an accurate, well detailed kit and this ZOOM set really up the level of detail.
I recommend this set and I would like to thank Eduard for the review sample.