Airframes
Benevolens Magister
I mentioned in the 'Recent Purchases' threads, that I would post pics of the 'Yahu' instrument panel for the 1/48th scale Mosquito.
'Yahu' are a Polish company, who supply ready-made instrument panels in various scales.
I first noticed them about a year ago, with an advert for a Spitfire panel, and decided to try one out for a 1/48th scale Mosquito.
Having now received the panel, and had a close look, I'm staggered by the detail and quality. Having been impressed, back in the early 1970's, with the simple, printed paper panels supplied at that time by BMW Models, and then seen the advent of precise instrument decals, followed by the multi-part, pre-printed in colour PE panels supplied by Eduard, I thought nothing could top these, even if the Eduard panels are perhaps a little 'soft' in the printed detail.
How wrong I was - the detail on these 'Yahu' panels is just amazing, with even the screws replicated !
The finish is a sort of slightly worn-looking, smooth matt black, which closely replicates the real thing, with the 3D effect making the individual instruments 'pop out', and each instrument, and tiny placard, can actually be read - even the very small engine instruments, at the left on the Mosquito panel.
The 'Yahu' range is limited at the moment, compared to the vast range produced by Eduard, but is expanding quickly, with more items being added to the product list weekly, and, at present, such aircraft as the Spitfire, Bf109 and other 'popular' types can be found listed in the 'Yahu' product range.
The panels are one-piece, ready assembled items, on a metal backing, and designed to just stick to the rubbed-down kit part, or replace the kit panel altogether if so desired. They are not self-adhesive, so something like a CA adhesive should be used. The instrument faces are not glazed, although they do have a 'glazed effect', so it's down to personal choice whether or not a drop of clear varnish, or PVA, is added to each dial. Personally, I don't think they need it.
Below is a scan of the 'Yahu' Mosquito panel, in 1/48th scale, alongside the equivalent parts from the Eduard 'Zoom' PE fret, plus an angled photo of the 'Yahu' panel, showing the detail and 3D effect, and a close-up shot taken through two layers of polythene bags.
I bought my panel from Hannant's, and I've also seen then on e-bay 'shops', and it appears that they can be obtained world-wide.
(I have no involvement with 'Yahu', Hannant's, e-bay shops,or any other direct or indirect interest with these companies, other than being a customer).
'Yahu' are a Polish company, who supply ready-made instrument panels in various scales.
I first noticed them about a year ago, with an advert for a Spitfire panel, and decided to try one out for a 1/48th scale Mosquito.
Having now received the panel, and had a close look, I'm staggered by the detail and quality. Having been impressed, back in the early 1970's, with the simple, printed paper panels supplied at that time by BMW Models, and then seen the advent of precise instrument decals, followed by the multi-part, pre-printed in colour PE panels supplied by Eduard, I thought nothing could top these, even if the Eduard panels are perhaps a little 'soft' in the printed detail.
How wrong I was - the detail on these 'Yahu' panels is just amazing, with even the screws replicated !
The finish is a sort of slightly worn-looking, smooth matt black, which closely replicates the real thing, with the 3D effect making the individual instruments 'pop out', and each instrument, and tiny placard, can actually be read - even the very small engine instruments, at the left on the Mosquito panel.
The 'Yahu' range is limited at the moment, compared to the vast range produced by Eduard, but is expanding quickly, with more items being added to the product list weekly, and, at present, such aircraft as the Spitfire, Bf109 and other 'popular' types can be found listed in the 'Yahu' product range.
The panels are one-piece, ready assembled items, on a metal backing, and designed to just stick to the rubbed-down kit part, or replace the kit panel altogether if so desired. They are not self-adhesive, so something like a CA adhesive should be used. The instrument faces are not glazed, although they do have a 'glazed effect', so it's down to personal choice whether or not a drop of clear varnish, or PVA, is added to each dial. Personally, I don't think they need it.
Below is a scan of the 'Yahu' Mosquito panel, in 1/48th scale, alongside the equivalent parts from the Eduard 'Zoom' PE fret, plus an angled photo of the 'Yahu' panel, showing the detail and 3D effect, and a close-up shot taken through two layers of polythene bags.
I bought my panel from Hannant's, and I've also seen then on e-bay 'shops', and it appears that they can be obtained world-wide.
(I have no involvement with 'Yahu', Hannant's, e-bay shops,or any other direct or indirect interest with these companies, other than being a customer).
