Part 1: First Look

Eduard Big Ed Set MSRP: $39.95 Eduard Web Site: www.eduard.cz DML Marder MSRP: $47.20 DML Web Site: www.dragonmodelsusa.com Anyone who has ever heard of photo-etched metal detail parts has heard of Eduard. They were one of the industry's first suppliers of this accessory genre, and have since become the most successful. Having said that, they've also set the proverbial standard as well. From single detail sets, to "Zoom" sets for just enough to dress up a cockpit, to pre-painted masterpieces in miniature and now, self-adhesive sets. A few years ago, they began marketing their related sets in large "Big Ed" packages, aimed at moving product and offering the modeler a discount. Case in point is the subject of this review; The Marder III Ausf. H "Big Ed" set for DML's jewel of a kit. The set consists of the following: · Cat. #XT144,  Marder III Ausf.H wheel masks.  Retail: $ 9.95 · Cat. #35979,  Marder III Ausf.H interior.  Retail: $22.95 · Cat. #35980,  Marder III Ausf.H exterior.  Retail: $22.95 Purchased separately, the three sets would cost $55.85. The "Big Ed" option saves the modeler $15.90. Not too shabby! The wheel masks are of the self-stick, laser pre-cut black vinyl variety. The Interior and Exterior sets are of the expected high quality one has come to expect from Eduard. Considering the Marder III Ausf.H comes with a large fret of photoetch parts, this project should prove to be most enjoyable! Thanks to Eduard Model Accessories and IPMS/USA for the review sample.

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