{"product_id":"12739-eduard-48259-d3a1-val-148-hasegawa","title":"Eduard 48259 D3A1 Val 1\/48 (HASEGAWA)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEduard 48259 D3A1 Val 1\/48 (HASEGAWA) – Accessory Set for 1:48 Scale Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEduard 48259 D3A1 Val\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional set of photo-etched detail parts designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eYokosuka D3A1 \"Val\"\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic bomber model by Hasegawa in 1\/48 scale. This product is aimed at advanced modelers seeking the highest level of detail fidelity for historic Japanese aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/b\u003e World War II (1939-1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Photo-etched brass – precise components for both interior and exterior details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCategory:\u003c\/b\u003e Photo-etched accessory set for plastic model kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYokosuka D3A1 \"Val\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was the main carrier-based dive bomber of the Japanese Navy Air Service during World War II. It became famous for its participation in the attack on Pearl Harbor (1941) and in numerous operations across the Pacific until the middle of the war, playing a key role in the struggle for control of the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEduard 48259\u003c\/strong\u003e set includes highly detailed photo-etched parts, allowing for significant enhancement of cockpit interiors, instrument panels, seatbelts, levers, small armament components, and exterior surfaces of the model. With these additions, the standard Hasegawa kit reaches a level of realism unattainable without this set—the details replicate even the most subtle differences and nuances of the original construction. Using photo-etched parts enables the replication of items such as ventilation grilles, detailed instrument panels, or bomb racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the Eduard 48259 set\u003c\/strong\u003e for intermediate to advanced modelers who wish to raise the realism of their models and showcase their craftsmanship. The set requires patience, skill in cutting, bending, and gluing metal parts, as well as working with small components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended assembly difficulty level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy choose this product?\u003c\/b\u003e It gives a museum-quality effect without the need for scratch-building fine details—ideal for dioramas, display cases, or model competitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eduard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719999869262,"sku":"EDUA48259","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/539c5e5e061c4e143f5c13ee416bea4a.gif?v=1755488140","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/12739-eduard-48259-d3a1-val-148-hasegawa","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}