info@mpmhobbies.com
Call: 1-(904) 885-0559
9297 Ford Rd.
Bryceville, Fl 32009
Transform your 1/48 scale aircraft models with premium aftermarket parts from Eduard, the world's leading manufacturer of photo-etched brass, Brassin resin, and 3D printed detail sets. This comprehensive collection features precision enhancement products including LooK sets with pre-painted cockpits, Big Ed bundles combining multiple detail components, Zoom sets with pre-painted seatbelts, SPACE 3D fabric-textured decals, and specialized components for popular aircraft including A-10 Thunderbolt, A-1 Skyraider, A-4 Skyhawk, A6M Zero, and many others. Each Eduard product delivers exceptional detail through ultra-fine photo-etching, precision resin casting, and cutting-edge 3D printing technology.
Eduard has established itself as the global standard for aftermarket aircraft detail sets, combining advanced manufacturing technology with exhaustive historical research to produce components that elevate scale modeling to art. Based in the Czech Republic, the company pioneered photo-etched brass detailing in the 1990s and continues to innovate with Brassin resin components, 3D printed parts, and revolutionary SPACE fabric-textured decals. This aftermarket parts collection represents Eduard's commitment to providing modelers with precision components that address every aspect of aircraft detailing, from comprehensive cockpit upgrades to exterior enhancements, weapons, and specialized correction sets. Each product line serves specific modeling needs while maintaining Eduard's reputation for exceptional quality and historical accuracy.
Eduard organizes their aftermarket products into distinct lines that serve different modeling needs and budgets. Big Ed sets bundle multiple photo-etched and Brassin components for comprehensive model transformation, typically including cockpit details, exterior enhancements, and weapons in one package at savings compared to purchasing components separately. LooK sets feature pre-painted Brassin resin cockpits with photo-etched details, providing ready-to-install upgrades that eliminate extensive painting of tiny cockpit components. LooKplus sets expand the LooK concept with additional exterior details like wheels or exhaust systems. Zoom sets provide focused enhancements like pre-painted photo-etched seatbelts that add realism without requiring painting skills. SPACE sets deliver revolutionary 3D fabric-textured decals for seatbelts and harnesses that replicate woven webbing texture. Standard photo-etched sets provide comprehensive detail enhancement through ultra-fine brass components. Brassin resin sets offer dimensionally accurate replacements for wheels, cockpits, engines, and weapons. 3D printed components capture intricate details impossible to achieve through traditional casting or photo-etching.
The distinctive Fairchild A-10 receives comprehensive aftermarket support across multiple product lines. The A-10A LooK provides pre-painted cockpit upgrade, while the A-10C LooKplus expands coverage with additional details. Photo-etched sets include the A-10A Photo Etched Set for comprehensive detail enhancement. Specialized components include the A-10C Ejection Seat 3D Print, A-10A Zoom Set, A-10A Seatbelts STEEL, and SPACE fabric-textured seatbelts for both A-10A and A-10C. Masking sets include A-10A MASK and A-10A TFace MASK for canopy masking.
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider receives focused enhancement through the A-1J LooK pre-painted cockpit set, comprehensive A-1J Photo Etch detailing set, and A-1J Zoom Set with pre-painted details for this legendary attack aircraft.
The compact A-4 Skyhawk receives comprehensive coverage with Big Ed sets for both A-4M mod. 1970 and A-4M mod. 1975 variants. Additional components include A-4M Zoom Set, A-4M Seatbelts STEEL, A-4M SPACE fabric-textured seatbelts, and A-4M TFace Mask for canopy masking.
The legendary Mitsubishi A6M Zero receives extensive aftermarket support across multiple variants. The A6M2-K trainer variant includes A6M2-K Upgrade Set, A6M2-K Landing Flaps, A6M2-K Seatbelts STEEL, A6M2-K SPACE fabric seatbelts, and A6M2-K TFace MASK. The A6M2-N Rufe floatplane variant features A6M2-N Rufe Cockpit 3D Print and A6M2-N Rufe Landing Flaps 3D Print.
The A6M3 receives A6M3 LooK pre-painted cockpit, A6M3 Zero photo-etch set, and A6M3 Landing Flaps. The A6M5 variant includes comprehensive coverage with A6M5 Zero Big Ed bundle, A6M5 LooK, separate upgrade sets for A6M5 Mitsubishi and A6M5 Nakajima production variants, A6M5 Landing Flaps, A6M5 Seat 3D Print, A6M5 Exhausts 3D, A6M5 Type 52 Gun Bays 3D Print, A6M5/7 500kg Bomb 3D Print, and seatbelt options including A6M5 Seatbelts STEEL and SPACE versions.
Multi-engine bombers receive specialized enhancement including B-17F TFace Mask for the Flying Fortress, and comprehensive B-24 Liberator upgrades including B-24D Engines 3D Print and B-24D SPACE fabric-textured details.
The Avro Anson receives comprehensive coverage with Anson Mk.I LooK, Anson Mk.I Engines 3D Print, and Anson Mk.I Radiators 3D Print for this classic British trainer and patrol aircraft.
Eduard produces detailed weapons including the AGM-154A/C Block I JDAM precision munition, demonstrating their commitment to providing complete aircraft enhancement beyond cockpit and airframe details.
The Allied Airfield with PSP Cover provides realistic pierced steel planking groundwork for creating authentic WWII airfield dioramas, expanding Eduard's product range beyond aircraft-specific details.
Each Eduard product line requires specific techniques for optimal results. Photo-etched brass parts should be carefully removed from frets using sharp hobby knives, bent using specialized photo-etch bending tools for crisp folds, and attached using cyanoacrylate adhesive or white glue depending on the application. Brassin resin components need washing in soapy water to remove mold release, careful removal of casting blocks and pour stubs, test-fitting before final installation, and priming with resin-appropriate primers. 3D printed parts arrive ready for painting after minimal cleanup, capturing details impossible through traditional manufacturing. SPACE fabric-textured decals apply like standard decals but provide three-dimensional woven texture that replicates actual seatbelt webbing. LooK sets arrive pre-painted and ready for installation, eliminating hours of detail painting while delivering professional results.
Eduard has earned its position as the world's leading aftermarket manufacturer through decades of innovation, quality, and customer focus. The company's commitment to historical accuracy ensures details are correct for specific variants and time periods, while their manufacturing excellence delivers components that fit properly and enhance rather than complicate the building process. The diverse product lines allow modelers to choose enhancement levels matching their skills and budgets, from simple Zoom sets to comprehensive Big Ed bundles. Whether you're building competition-quality display models or simply want to improve kit cockpits and exterior details, Eduard delivers the components, quality, and innovation that make aircraft modeling rewarding.
For complete product specifications, installation instructions, and the full Eduard catalog, visit the official Eduard website.