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Prop&Jet is to release a 1/72nd Shavrov IM (Fighter Marine, Draft 1930) resin kit. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1334144353340555&id=475396205882045 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1334144353340555&id=475396205882045 3D renders V.P.
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Beechcraft SD17S Staggerwing (Patrol Floatplane) 1:48 injection moulded kit from Roden The Beechcraft Stagger wing is a popular aircraft and during its 16 year production run (1933-49) 785 examples where built in various guises. Roden has issues the Staggerwing in 1:48 scale previously and the review for the GB-2 (traveller) can be seen HERE, and the D-17S (civil) version can be viewed HERE. Roden has now issued a third version, this being SD17S float plane and this version has three decal options, 2 being USAF, and the third a RAAF aircraft. Most of the plastic is the same as in the previous reviews so I will have a look at the different bits in this box. The sprue containing the wings is the first to pass my camera. The only difference here is the omission of the undercarriage bays; the centre section bares no scars from the modification making me think it has been re-tooled not modified. There is a little flash on some of the parts as can be seeing in the pictures, but nothing major and will be very simple to remove with a knife and a swipe with a sanding stick. The floats come over 3 sprues moulded in the same grey plastic with the slightly rough surface. There are separate rudders to fit at the rear of the floats, and some optional wheels should you wish to model the aircraft on the ground. The parts are to the usual high slandered with nice detail. A small decal sheet is included, and as expected from Roden it is nicely done but a bit basic and lacks some fine detail. There is more than enough for a nice model but some may want to grab some aftermarket or some from the spares box especially for the instrument panel. There is the option to build one of 3 aircraft, 28th Composite Group USAAF 1941, USAAF KA08 Langley Field 1941 or the USAAF/ RAAF mixed fighter group Brisbane 1942. Conclusion As said before a nice kit, and I applaud Roden for continuing to give us different versions of this kit! Review sample courtesy of
