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F-4G Phantom II ’Wild Weasel‘, 1:3203923
D.H Mosquito B Mk. IV, 1:48HAND PICKED
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P-51D-5NA Mustang(early version),1:32Publication:SAM PublicationsJob Number:4547Signed-off by:Andrew RawlinsomInsert Date:Latest IssuesFile Name:REVELL_SAM_Mustang_Mosq_Phant_Vert_65x290.pdfDate:Trim Size:65 mm x 290 mmProof Stage:1Line Screen:150Date:23-11-17If any problems arise concerning this document, please contact Oyster Studios on 01582 761212 or email[email protected]REVELL_SAM_Mustang_Mosq_Phant_VERT_65x290.indd 1 23/11/2017 11:20are to be folded or not. During a previous
build of the original release, I assembled the
model with one wing folded and one wing in
the normal flying position, so I decided to do
the same here. The instructions need to be
followed carefully to avoid any problems.
I drilled shallow holes in the wings to take
the rigging wires, which would be added later.
The struts for the upper wings are sandwiched
between the top and bottom wing halves. I
started by attaching the centre part of the
upper wing to its supporting struts, and using
the included jigs, allowed the part to set for
the suggested one hour. There is a supporting
strut supplied, which fits inside this centre
section, but I only needed this section to
support the starboard wing. The port wing,
which was to be folded, was left until last as
it is far more fragile than the spread wing.
With the bulk of the model finished
it was left to assemble the torpedo and
its trolley, and attach the bomb and
flare carriers to the lower wing.PAINTING AND DECALING
Decals are included for two schemes. Firstly, a
pre-war scheme of an aircraft of number 825Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, on board HMS
Glorious in 1939. This aircraft is silver and grey
with a yellow band across the centre fuselage
and a yellow leading edge to the vertical tail.
Secondly, an aircraft of Number 815
Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, on
board HMS Illustrious during Operation
Judgement, the attack on the Italian
Fleet at Taranto on 11-12 November- This aircraft was believed to
have been flown by Lieutenant Ian
Swayne and observer Sub Lieutenant
(A) J Boxall, and was instrumental in
sinking the Italian warship Littorio.
I chose the latter scheme, which is
camouflaged in extra dark sea grey and dark
slate grey. The top of the lower wings were
painted in lighter shades of the same colours.
All the undersides were painted matt black. The
decals went on without any concerns, except
that the stripes for the tail fin were a little long.
RIGGING
I added some rigging to the wings using
E Z line, which is an elastic material that
can be stretched to fit. One end of a piece of
line is secured in a previously drilled hole;
wire is then stretched to meet the opposing
hole, secured with a dab of quick drying
cyanoacrylate. I left off the rear control wires
as I thought they would look over scale.CONCLUSION
What can I say that has not been said before?
A small amount of filler was required on the
fuselage joint, but that was all I needed. The
kit went together like a jigsaw and would be an
ideal choice as a first biplane for newcomers
to the hobby. It has a nice cockpit, but it was
a pity that no crew figures were included.
My thanks go to Airfix for supplying
the kit for me to assemble and review.KIT REVIEWS
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