1/72 Eduard Hs 129 for ITALERI SS178

Premium Pre-Colored Photo-Etched Detail Set for 1/72 Scale Henschel Hs 129 Models

Enhance your Italeri Henschel Hs 129 kit with this precision STEEL series photo-etched detail set from Eduard (SS178). This comprehensive set features pre-colored seatbelts and essential cockpit details that add authentic depth and realism to your 1/72 scale German ground-attack aircraft build.

Product Specifications

• Scale: 1/72
• Aircraft Type: Henschel Hs 129 (German ground-attack aircraft)
• Product Code: SS178
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Product Line: STEEL (pre-colored photo-etch)
• Compatible Kits: Italeri Henschel Hs 129
• Material: Photo-etched brass with factory-applied color

About the Henschel Hs 129

The Henschel Hs 129 was a specialized ground-attack aircraft developed by the Luftwaffe during World War II, designed specifically for anti-tank operations on the Eastern Front. Nicknamed the "Panzerknacker" (tank cracker), this heavily armored aircraft featured a unique narrow fuselage and powerful forward-firing armament including 30mm cannons. Despite its limited production numbers, the Hs 129 proved highly effective against Soviet armor and remains a fascinating subject for Luftwaffe enthusiasts and WWII aviation modelers interested in specialized combat aircraft.

What's Included

This STEEL series set features pre-colored photo-etched parts that eliminate tedious hand-painting of small cockpit details. The set typically includes pre-painted seatbelts with authentic harness colors, instrument panel details, cockpit sidewall enhancements, and other interior refinements for the cramped Hs 129 cockpit. The ultra-thin brass construction ensures scale-accurate thickness that injection-molded plastic cannot achieve, bringing museum-quality detail to your ground-attack aircraft interior.

Why Choose Eduard STEEL Series?

Eduard's STEEL series represents their premium photo-etch line, featuring factory-applied color that saves modelers hours of painstaking work while delivering consistent, professional results. Since 1989, Eduard has set the gold standard for aftermarket aircraft detailing, with each set researched using historical references to ensure accuracy in both detail placement and color representation.

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Explore our complete selection of 1/72 Eduard Aftermarket Parts to find additional photo-etch, resin, and mask sets for your modeling projects. We also carry a wide range of 1/72 aircraft aftermarket accessories from premium manufacturers to help you achieve competition-quality results on any aircraft subject, including specialized Luftwaffe ground-attack aircraft.

For more information about Eduard's complete product line and their commitment to precision craftsmanship, visit the Eduard official website.