Eduard USS Iwo Jima LHD 7. Parts 2 and 3. 1:350

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USS Iwo Jima LHD 7

1:350 Etch Parts 2 and 3

 

 

The latest etched brass set from Eduard, their updates for the re-issue of Revells USS Iwo Jima LHD-7.  Whilst the model is superb it is still lacking in certain areas.  Eduard have chosen to address some of these shortcomings with these, the second and third parts in a series of five sets for the kit.  Part 2 is for the aircraft and deck vehicles, while Part 3 is for the ships superstructure.

 

Part 2 (53183) – This single sheet set contains a host of parts to super detail the kits aircraft and ground equipment. Each of the kits part receiving a greater or lesser amount of detailing as required.

 

 

AV-8B – is given new undercarriage, pylons, fuselage lift fences, chaff/flare panels, airbrake, undercarriage doors, and refuelling probe fairing.

 

 

CH-46 – gets new rotor head details, wheels, windscreen wipers, fuselage panels, additional armour, vents and grilles.

 

 

SH-60F – gets new rotors, both folded and spread, new tail rotor, wheels, and tail skid.

 

 

MW-22 – gets new wheels, aerials, wipers, and strakes.

 

 

AH-1W – gets new gun barrels, fuselage panels, main and tail rotors and IR scatter system.

 

 

CH-53E – gets new wipers, rear view mirrors, wheels, rotor details, aerials and fuselage panels.

 

 

Nitrogen rig trolley is completely replaced with brass parts.

 

 

Small fork lift – gets new forks, riser, seat, steering wheel, and roll cage.

 

 

Large fork lift – gets new steering wheel, forks, riser, rear end, and roll cage.

 

 

Deck crash crane, (Jumbo) – gets new ladders, driver cab, pullies, platforms, cable guide wheels, hook and cross beams.

 

 

Each of the towing and crash trucks receive new steering wheels, front and rear end panels, with some getting coiled hoses and generator sets.

 

 

 

Part 3 (53184) – Superstructure. Apart from all the vertical, and inclined ladders, watertight doors and railings, which are all replaced with PE, this single sheet set also contains new observer positions at flight deck level, new platforms, FLYCO, windows, cable reels, netting, funnel vents and grilles. There are also a load of new sensors, replacement radars, such as the AN/SPN-43 air search radar, AN/SPS-48E E/F band 3D air search radar, and AN/SPN-43 air search radar. The Sea Sparrow launcher receives extra details, while there are also additional deck houses, platform supports, and crane details

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

These another great pair of sets for this superb kit. As with the previous set reviewed HERE, you will definitely need a good set of optivisors and very good set of tweezers, not to mention patience and a steady hand. What you will get at the end of it are some amazingly detailed aircraft and ground equipment, not to mention a super detailed superstructure.

 

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