Eduard 1/72 Beaufighter TF Mk.10 Photo Etch
By Jacob Russell
This photo etch set is for Airfix's new Beaufighter TF. Mk. 10 kit. This is a large, comprehensive set. It consists of 90 parts on 2 frets, one of which is mostly pre-painted. 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 and landing gear reinforcements.
The new Airfix Beaufighter is a great kit. It is pretty accurate and well detailed. Injection molding has its limits and that is where photo etch parts come in. This set adds numerous enhancements all over the aircraft. The cockpit in particular gains a lot of detail that all but demands an open canopy.
I recommend this set and I would like to thank Eduard for providing the review sample.