Model Airplane International – August 2019

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aving already built this kit twice, I can certainly attest to its ease of

construction and the sense of satisfaction from producing such an

amazing scale replica of one of the UK’s most famous jet training

aircraft.

All the parts fi t well, though as the mouldings are made to a very

high tolerance, each part will need their respective mating surfaces carefully

cleaning up to ensure a perfect fi t. The cockpit is very well detailed with multipart

ejection seats, pilot fi gures if you want to include them, a centre console and a

neat little decal for the instrument panel.

The only real faux pas in this kit is the externally moulded canopy frame on the

main opening section, this is easily removed and sanded and polished if it offends

you, or just leave it be, of course.

Either way, this is a stunning little kit that builds quickly and easily, with plenty of

options for the markings as there have been a lot of aftermarket options that have

become available if the two colourful options included don’t excite you.

The two options for markings are:

● Jet Provost T.4, C fl ight , No.7(R) squadron, No.1 Tactical Weapons Unit,

RAF Chivenor, Devon, England, 1989.

● Jet Provost T.4, No.79(R) squadron, No.1 Tactical Weapons Unit, RAF

Chivenor, Devon, England,1982.

One sports a two tone grey scheme with low-viz markings, whilst the other is a

camoufl aged aircraft with hi-viz markings, both being interesting, colourful options.

http://www.airfi x.com

HUNTING PERCIVAL JET PROVOST T.

Airfi x/Materials: IM/Kit No. A02107/Availability: All Good Model Shops/Price: £9.

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VERDICT

One of the modern gems from Airfi x, a real beauty of a kit that everyone can build and enjoy, whatever your skill level. (Mike Williams)

The editor’s rendition of the Airfi x Jet Provost,

this time, fi nished in 79 Squadron markings

taken from Xtradecal’s aftermarket sheet.

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