Eduard 1/72 Beaufighter Mk.X Self Adhesive Photo Etch
By Jacob Russell
This photo etch set is for Airfix's new Beaufighter Mk. X kit. This is a large, comprehensive set. It consists of 140 parts on 2 frets, one of which is mostly pre-painted and self adhesive. The latter fret includes a new instrument panel, a pair of seat harnesses, throttle quadrant, sidewall consoles, a belt of machine gun ammunition, etc.
The second fret has various air frame upgrades. These include a frame for the wing leading edge landing lights, brake lines, a torpedo strap, radiator faces, wheel well detail, etc. Other enhancements include actuators for the rudder and horizontal stabilizers, additional detail for the landing gear door inner faces, and landing gear reinforcements.
The new Airfix Beaufighter Mk.X is a great kit. It is pretty accurate and well detailed. Injection molding has its limits, which is where Eduard's photo etch parts come in. This set adds numerous enhancements all over the aircraft. The cockpit gets a lot of useful detail that all but demands an open canopy. My sole criticism of the set is the bluish cast to Eduard's interpretation of RAF Interior Green on the pre-painted parts; it will be "fun" to match this color with your preferred range of paints.
I recommend this set and I would like to thank Eduard for providing the review sample.