1/32 PT-17 Kaydet recommended for Roden

The Stearman PT-17 Kaydet was one of the most famous training biplanes of the US Air Force during World War II. It was produced in several variants (PT-13, PT-17, N2S for the Navy) and was used to train thousands of pilots as part of the mass aircrew training program. Its rugged construction, easy handling, and forgiving error behavior made it an ideal machine for basic training. After the war, many examples entered civilian service as crop dusters, aerobatic machines or nostalgic sightseeing aircraft. For modelers, the PT-17 Kaydet is interesting not only for its historical significance, but also for its distinctive open-air biplane appearance.m cockpit and a wide range of colour schemes - from military yellow or blue paint to post-war civilian variants.

The Yahu Models 1:32 scale photo-etched set is designed to detail the cockpit instrument panel of Roden Stearman PT-17/N2S-3 Kaydet kits and is also compatible with ICM, Academy and Ukraina. Includes color-printed instrument panels with fine embossed details that faithfully replicate real instruments - altimeter, airspeed indicator, tachometer, compass and other basic navigation and flight instruments typical of the 40 trainer. of the 1930s. The photo-etch replaces the plastic parts of the basic kit and brings significantly higher efficiency.level of detail, which is especially important in open cockpits where the instrument panel is clearly visible.

Installing photoetch requires basic experience in bending thin metal parts and precision gluing, usually with instant glue or special photoetch adhesive. Colour printing makes the job easier - there is no need to hand paint individual devices, just carefully cut out the set, bend as instructed and glue in place of the original plastic parts. The result is a cockpit with a professional look that stands out especially when presenting the model with the cover open or when photographing details. The package does not include paint or adhesives needed for installation.