Eduard M752 Lance TBM for Dragon. 1:35

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M752 Lance TBM for Dragon

1:35 Eduard

 

Well it’s another month and Eduard have released another load of etched detail sets.  This one is for the M752 Lance Tactical Ballistic Missile system..  The single sheet of relief etched brass contains numerous part to super detail the vehicle.  As with most Eduard sets, some of the kit details will need to be removed before the etched parts are added. These include the instrument panel, fin stowage box handles and several panels. Whilst most of the parts require simple folding but there are a few parts that will need careful rolling to shape, particularly the missile straps, and several of the pioneer tool clamps.  Some of the panels fitted around the vehicle will require the modeller to run a ball point pen around the edges and cross bracing to give further relief detail.  Apart from all the handles, brackets and clamps, the set also provides new details for the drivers compartment, with new panel with acetate film instruments, plus new levers and instruments, missile handling crane, missile bay and vehicle decking.  There also a selection of grilles to cover the engine intakes, one of which is a multipart unit, complete with fan detail. The ramp is provided with new actuators, chains and other fittings, while the foot wells are given new PE surrounds.

 

 

 

Conclusion

I’ve heard mixed reviews about the Dragon M752, and in some there is quite a lot to do to make it accurate.  If you don’t want to go the whole hog in altering the kit, this set will at least make it look more interesting. If you do want to add all the bits that are incorrect and/or missing then the set will at least help with the finer details that aren’t always easy to scratchbuild.

 

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