The Eduard 1/72 F-5E Tiger photo-etched set for Italeri features precisely crafted details, dedicated to enhancing plastic aircraft models in 1/72 scale. This product from Eduard, a company specializing in modeling accessories, is designed to significantly boost the level of detail on Italeri's F-5E Tiger model, replacing standard plastic parts.
Key Product Features:
Manufacturer: Eduard.
Scale: 1/72 scale.
Material: High-quality photo-etched metal, ensuring thin and precise details.
Application: This set is designed for enhancing and enriching the details of the F-5E Tiger aircraft model.
Compatibility: Perfectly suited for F-5E Tiger models in 1/72 scale, with a particular focus on Italeri kits.
High Detail Level: The metal parts effectively replace their corresponding plastic parts, offering unrivaled sharpness and accuracy in reproducing details such as the cockpit interior, exterior surfaces, and landing gear.
Contents: The package contains sheets of photo-etched parts, as shown in the included product preview images.
Assembly and Gluing Techniques:
For durable bonding of photo-etched parts, the use of specialized cyanoacrylate (CA) glues is recommended. For more advanced modelers, it is also possible to join metal details using a soldering iron, which provides strong and aesthetically pleasing joints.
Recommended Paint Colors for the F-5E Tiger Model:
For realistic painting of the F-5E Tiger model, camouflage schemes based on shades of grey are often used, consistent with Federal Standard (FS) specifications. Example colors recommended for a typical representation include:
FS 36375 Light Ghost Grey (often used for the underside and lighter surfaces)
FS 36320 Dark Ghost Grey (often used for the top side and darker surfaces)
FS 36118 Gunship Grey (for details such as cockpit coamings, selected anti-glare surfaces, or darker equipment elements)
It's always advisable to consult the documentation for the specific aircraft or kit to choose the most accurate colors.
Further Detailing Your Models:
Eduard photo-etched parts are a key step in elevating the realism of aircraft models. For modelers looking to further enrich their projects, other modeling accessories dedicated to aircraft are also available, such as precise resin cockpit parts, metal gun barrels for aircraft armament, canopy paint masks, or high-quality decals sets.
