Eduard 1/72 Italeri F-35 Zoom Set
By Matt Bittner
While the Italeri 1/72 F-35 could be a quick build, and out-of-the-box the cockpit is decent, all models can be improved upon. Eduard realized this and released this Zoom photoetch set (#SS497) and most of the detail resides in and around the cockpit.
Eduard provides replacement rudder pedals and cockpit-tub side consoles. Instead of using the decals, Eduard gives you items to add to the instrument panel. To enhance the seat, you have a fold-up head-piece, a middle-of-the-seat ejection handle and seat belts in lieu of the kit-provided decal ones. Behind the cockpit are a couple of pieces to add to provide better detail.
Not a lot in this set, but plenty to enhance the kit's cockpit. Pick up this set if you want to add just a little bit more to the kit cockpit.
My thanks to Eduard for allowing me to review this set.