Eduard Leaves, Ivy, (35711), and Leaves, Locust Tree (35717)

by Frank De Sisto

Both photo-etched brass in 1/35th-scale. Contains two identical frets and no instructions. Price: $19.95 USD.

Each set has two identical frets in un-plated brass. The Ivy leaves contain 15 discreet branches, each approximately 2.5-inches long. The leaves are quite tiny, being slightly less than 1mm long or wide. This may make them useful for smaller scales. Regardless, they will look fine, once painted and affixed to a wall or building.

The Locust Tree leaves contain six large branch groups per fret, each about 1.5-inches long and 1.5-inches wide. There are several smaller clusters as well featuring one and three leaf clusters each. Again, since the leaves are small, they may lend themselves to use in the smaller scales.

Both sets: recommended.

Eduard products are available at retail and mail order shops and directly from the manufacturer at: www.eduard.cz. Visit their web site for images of reviewed items.