Yahu YMA7302 Me-163B-1 Komet (Academy/Heller/SpecialHobby/Pavla) 1/72 – Instrument Panel for Model Kit

Yahu YMA7302 Me-163B-1 Komet (Academy/Heller/SpecialHobby/Pavla) in 1/72 scale is an extremely precise, pre-colored instrument panel designed for Messerschmitt Me 163B-1 Komet rocket fighter model kits. The product is dedicated to modelers assembling plastic sets from renowned brands such as Academy, Heller, Special Hobby, or Pavla – ensuring perfect fit and historical accuracy for each of these models in the popular 1:72 scale.

Product Features:

• Manufacturer: Yahu Models
• Scale: 1/72
• Product intended for models by: Academy, Heller, Special Hobby, Pavla
• User country: Third German Reich
• Historical period: World War II (years 1944–1945)
• Application: Unique accessory for Me 163B-1 Komet models
• Category: Modeling accessory, photo-etched instrument panel
• Material: Pre-colored photo-etched metal sheet (digitally printed colored metal)

Historical Information:

The Messerschmitt Me 163B-1 Komet was the first operationally used rocket-powered fighter aircraft in the world. It was developed in Germany during World War II and entered combat service in mid-1944. This aircraft participated in the air defense of the Reich, especially over strategic targets, posing an extremely difficult challenge for Allied bombers thanks to its unprecedented speed and rate of climb. The unique cockpit with its characteristic instrument panel served as the pilot’s command center, who had to operate many pioneering aviation solutions.

Product Advantages:

• Excellent print quality and sharp details – clear instruments, colors, and markings.
• Easy application – ready to install, no painting required, significantly speeding up model building.
• Perfect fit for cockpits of models by the listed manufacturers.

For whom?

The accessory is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who value historical accuracy, excellent cockpit presentation, and want to easily enhance the realism of their models without the need to paint fine details. An ideal choice for dioramas, collections, and competition models.

Difficulty level: 2/5

The low level of assembly difficulty makes this photo-etched panel perfect also for those with less experience who want to start their adventure with aftermarket additions in model making.