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So... Saturday I went to my local dealer in order to spend some money returned by the taxman earlier this year. High on the wish list and already out of the box and on the bench in my fantasies was (IS) the Tarangus 1/48 Lansen. Boy was I surprised when I got home with the (not so recent any more) Fly 1/32 Tunnan instead! Here is daddy's new toy: And here is Lucky with his new toy: Now let me tell you - I had been warned! Not about this kit in particular but I am still struggling with the 1/32 Hurricanes 32012 & 32017. I knew that since the release in February there has been very little traffic on the subject. @Homebee ZIP Nada Nulli Which is never a good sign. So what's the deal? Sheer size of the fuselage is impressive: But mold quality is so so: That is the afterburner ring behind all flash and those two V shaped things are parts for the front wheel assembly. This is in 1/32, surely we could have been offered resin part and some PE parts for better presentation? The intake is a two part assembly split along the length: That is going to be very difficult to clean and smoothen to acceptable standard. Exhaust is the same. Resin parts: Some are very nice, here the seat: And the cockpit tub: Not really sure how to approach that part, I am considering cutting it in two parts along the middle to allow painting of those very nicely detailed sidewalls. But hey, some of the hawk eyed among you may have already noticed a problem: All of the bigger parts are in the same bag as the VERY tiny bits on the runners above and are off course nocked off, here the debris: The little white pill is for my blood pressure, will probably need to increase the dose slightly. So - I guess this is to some extent to be expected but there are some serious flaws that are just unnecessary. Anyone out there who can share some experience and/or some handy tips and tricks? They would sure come in handy. Lucky - now deeply concerned: Anyway - it is going to be a challenge. Stay sane and Happy Modelling Zack