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Mosquito PR Mk.XVI
for Special Hobby kits

Eduard, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y
Catalogue Number, Description.

Eduard Item No. 73856 - Mosquito PR Mk XVI for Special Hobby kit. USD $29.95 plus shippimg

Eduard Zoom version also available - Item No. SS856 USD $18.95 plus shippimg
Scale:

1/72 scale
Contents and Media:

Double set of photo-etched frets; instructions.

Zoom has one colour photo-etched fret and instructions.
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: A superbly detailed pair of frets that not only fit the Special Hobby kit but could be used elsewhere.
Disadvantages: None noted beyond the need to take care with removing some tiny parts from their frets. Colour details could have been handy.
Recommendation:

This is a superbly detailed set of parts that will enhance the Special Hobby kit and could be used in other manufacturer’s kits, highly recommended to the super-detailer.

Reviewed by Graham Carter

FirstLook

 

This double set of PE frets in the usual clear resealable plastic sleeve with card inserts to avoid damage to the frets and is designed for the very recent Special Hobby kit, but, like so many of these sets, could be adapted to fit any similar kit.

 

 

One fret covers the cockpit interior and is partly colour printed for various items such as the instrument panels and seat belts, the camera controls as well as levers, pedals and all manner of bits and bobs that should test your gluing and tweezer skills. The final cockpit interior should look wonderful in the end.

 

 

The seconds fret is identical to the one in set 73857 and is unpainted and includes the seats, instrument panel framework, some more control panels, and details for the radiator intakes, vents and those complex mudguard parts.

 

 

A double-sided A4 sheet of instructions clearly shows the construction and application of the parts but does not include painting details. All of these parts, carefully applied and painted, should really enhance any model you build and many of these parts could be used in other kits.  As such it comes highly recommended.

 

 

The lower-priced Zoom set is also available. This set does not include the brass photo-etched fret.

 

Thanks to Eduard for the review samples

Text Copyright © 2025 by Brett Green
Images Copyright © 2025 by Graham Carter
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Last updated 19 December, 2025

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