Eduard 73668 Sunderland Mk. V interior 1/72 SPECIAL HOBBY – Interior Detail Set for Plastic Model

Eduard 73668 Sunderland Mk. V interior 1/72 is a dedicated set of photo-etched parts designed for the detailed finishing of the interior of the iconic British Short Sunderland Mk. V flying boat in 1/72 scale, compatible with the Special Hobby kit. This set allows for surprising realism and includes the smallest, historically accurate details of the cockpit and crew compartments, which are not present in the standard sprues of the base kit.

Brief Historical Overview

The Short Sunderland Mk. V is one of the most recognizable British patrol flying boats from World War II. Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, the Mk.V version served in the RAF for anti-submarine warfare as well as rescue and patrol missions—mainly over the Atlantic and the Mediterranean—from 1945 up to the early 1950s.

• Country of use: United Kingdom (RAF) and selected allied countries
• Scale: 1/72
• Period of service: World War II, after 1945 (Cold War, limited service)
• Material: high-precision photo-etched metal
• Contents: painted and unpainted parts, instrument panels, crew seatbelts, console parts and side wall details, perforated floors and handles
• Product category: Detail set for 1/72 scale plastic model
• Expected assembly difficulty: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers due to the delicate details and required photo-etch handling skills

Eduard 73668 provides an amazing level of detail, enabling a realistic recreation of even the most subtle elements of the Sunderland Mk.V interior—such as the control console, cockpit instruments, and crew seatbelts. This product is an excellent choice for demanding modellers wishing to make their model stand out with a high level of authenticity. The set is especially recommended for aircraft modelling enthusiasts and lovers of British WWII designs who want to achieve a display-quality interior effect for their model.