FAA models in 1/72 scale kit review ? building report |
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Czech Model Master kit of the Supermarine Scimitar
The prototype
Scimitar shipborn fighter first flew in 1954. Variants were Type 508 and
Type 529 : Straight wing prototypes, the Type 525 Swept wing prototype;
Type 544 : Prototype for the F.1 Scimitar.
CZECH MASTER
from Czechia issued a kit in 1/72 scale. This is a kit with resin parts
and it is currently the "only" 1/72 Scimitar kit available (older vacforms
and a very rare Frog kit were once the only kits of this type). Although
quite expensive, it should be part of the FAA model collection.
You can parts for a complete Scimitar
kit in 1/72 scale. The wings are solid and the intakes also have a splitter
plate.
First, remove the pouring stabs at
the fuselage parts. Please take the necessary safety precautions here!
Next, clean up all the resin parts
and prepare them ready for assembly.
The wing needs a re-inforcement. Small metal pins were used (paperclip) and holes drilled in both wing root and fuselage.
The basic kit required also the opening
of the tail hook bay.
The overall assembled model need modest
amounts of filler, and after some sanding it was sprayed light grey.
The cockpit is very small, so only some extra details with some rod and sprue is really needed. On to next
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