Eduard 32403 Mirage III E/R exterior ITALERI 1/32 – Set of photo-etched parts for 1:32 scale model

The Eduard 32403 Mirage III E/R exterior ITALERI accessories set is a professional kit of chemically etched photo-etched parts designed to upgrade the Italeri 1:32 scale plastic models of the Mirage III E and Mirage III R aircraft. Suitable for experienced modelers as well as ambitious enthusiasts, it allows for a radical enhancement and faithful replication of the aircraft's external details, respecting every historical and technical detail.

• Scale: 1:32
• Country of original use: France and many coalition countries, including Israel, Australia, Switzerland, South Africa, Argentina
• Historical period: Cold War (1961–1990), widely used also after this period
• Material: Chemically etched photo-etched metal (PE), with highly precise details
• Product type: Model accessories photo-etched – external detailing for plastic assembly models
• Brand: Eduard – a recognized leader in the production of high-quality model accessories

The Mirage III is one of the most important French multirole fighter jets, designed by Dassault Aviation. It participated in many Cold War conflicts, such as the Six-Day War, Middle Eastern conflicts, and the Falklands, where it proved its effectiveness and versatility. Since its debut in the 1960s, it has served in the air forces of over a dozen countries worldwide, gaining recognition for its ease of operation and high maneuverability. The E and R variants served as strike fighter and reconnaissance versions, respectively.

The Eduard 32403 set includes a range of precisely crafted photo-etched sheets replicating, among others: external details of the fuselage, landing gear elements, bays, control surface equipment, technical compartments, and covers, which significantly surpass the details available in the basic kit. These extras provide an effect of armored realism and help create an authentic historical model.

Recommendation: We recommend this product for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty: 4/5). The best results are achieved using precision tools and experience with photo-etched parts. This is the ideal choice for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors recreating the Cold War era.