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Spitfire Mk.II Photo-Etched Upgrade Set

for IBG kits

Eduard LOOK, 1/72 scale

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

Eduard ZOOM Item No. SS859 - H75 Photo-Etched Upgrade Set for IBG kits. USD $16.45 plus shipping
Scale:

1/72 scale
Contents and Media:

Color photo-etched fret; instructions.
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: A superbly detailed fret that not only fit the IBG 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:

A superbly detailed set of parts that will enhance the IBG kit and probably those of other manufacturers, such as Tamiya and Airfix.

Reviewed by Graham Carter

FirstLook

 

Designed for the vaunted new IBG kit, this is a simple version of Eduard’s 72859 containing just a single fret in a smaller clear resealable plastic sleeve with card inserts to avoid damage to the frets. This one covers the cockpit interior and is partly colour printed for various items such as the instrument panels and seat belts and rear frame, 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 super-detailer is also catered for with a choice of radios to fit into the rear fuselage should you desire. These are provided with an etched frame to sit in but there are no instructions to show how to fit them  ( I presume these replace kit 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

Thanks to Eduard for the sample

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Last updated 14 February, 2026

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