Category: Aircraft Models 1/32
Item#: RMX5628
Just received this kit yesterday along with the 1/32 JU-88. This kit comes in a box twice the size of the JU-88 box because there are about twice as many parts at least, from what I could tell at first glance. I couldn't wait to tear open the box and get a look at the parts. The molding is very crisp, clean, and sharp. Lots of parts along with separate engines that are kits by themselves. All separate control surfaces and flaps. There are recessed panel lines and rivets. On most models, and even the larger scales (1/32), I'm not a big fan of the rivets because usually the manufacturer over does them. Not here. The rivets are very, very subtle as they should be. Decals look to be a bit thick but registry looks good. I was surprised to see that the decal sheet also includes the full swastika markings for the vertical stabilizer as most kit manufacturers wont include that on the sheet, or if they do its in pieces requiring the builder to piece the decal together. It would have been nice if a canopy mask sheet would have been included for the gondola canopy. Oh well, no biggie. I rarely build a model straight out of the box and won't build this one that way either. However, this kit would certainly make a great model straight out of the box if one so chooses. Overall, this kit is a MUST for large scale aircraft builders of the era. Not sure how long they will last at $65!! That is an absolute steal for a kit of this quality and magnitude.
