Eduard USS Iwo Jima LHD 7. Part 4 and 5/ 1:350

[Shar2]

USS Iwo Jima LHD 7

1:350 Etch Parts 4 and 5

 

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 fourth and fifth parts in a series of five sets for the kit.  Part 4 is for the railings and safety nets, while Part 5 is for the life rafts and ships boats.

 

Part 4 (53185) – This two sheet set contains a full ships compliment of main railings and safety netting, as well as parts to detail more of the external parts of the ship. Several areas need to be removed before the etched parts can be added, namely the watertight doors, vertical ladders, cable reels, and several sections of various platforms. The largest replacement part in this set is for the complete stern ramp, consisting of inner and outer panels between which is sandwiched a latticework of horizontal and vertical beams. There are also replacement and new covered platforms and fittings to be added, the most obvious being that just aft of the starboard lift. The Sea Sparrow launchers also get some additional detail parts, as do the bomb dump chutes.

 

 

 

 

 

Part 3 (53186) – Life Rafts. This single sheet set provides the modeller with much needed detail for the ships boats, such as new rudder, skeg, propeller, although the modeller will need to provide a length of 0.3mm wire/rod for the shaft. There are also new cleats, lifting eyes, bow mounted bollard, windscreen, wheel, exhaust covers and an unidentifiable plate for the rear cockpit. The RIB is also given the Eduard treatment with the addition of a new engine cover, wheel, transom and drive unit. The rest of the sheet is filled with the numerous life raft canister racks. Each rack, from single to septuple is made up from a rear mounted upright and separate rack units. Once assembled and glued to the model the kits canisters can be glued direct to the racks.

 

 

Conclusion

Two more and I believe the last in the series of detail sets for the Revell Iwo Jima that will all go towards making a great model into a stunning one. You will definitely need a good set of optivisors and very good set of tweezers, not to mention patience and a steady hand.

 

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[bootneck]

11 hours ago, Shar2 said:

 

 

 

These parts definitely look to be 'must have' pieces to make the model look really good.  Thanks for these reviews on what is new and available Dave.

 

Mike