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Turned Brass Aircraft Barrels/Probes 1:48 Master Models We've received another batch of these superb items for Mast Models. Their reputation continues to grow with some of the best turned components you can buy. They are all packaged in the standard small flat packs with card headers which help protect the components. Inside the parts are all in separate bags with an overturned flap to keep them from falling out, although the probes are so sharp I'm surprised the hadn't pierced their way through. The Kfir set, designed for the Kinetic kits, has two very finely turned probes included. The pitot probe with its characteristic bulge near the tip is so fine in the waist that it looks like it could snap, and would do if it wasn't made of brass, just drill out a 0.8mm hole to fit. The AoA probe is just an amazing piece of turning, just drill a 0.5mm hole and fit, just be carefully it doesn't ping out of the tweezers as the carpet monster will love this. The Lightning set, designed for the Airfix kit just includes the fabulously turned, and blooming sharp pitot probe. Don't have this at head height as it will have someones eye out. Again drill a 0.8mm hole to fit. Whereas the Lightning probe is long and slender, this item for the Revell Hustler is a bit of a brute in comparison, yet through deft turning it still transitions down to a very fine point. You will need to open the hole up using a 1mm drill bit to fit this baby, and again don't display at head height if not in an enclosed cabinet. Lastly,this set is to replace the cannon barrel covers/barrels on the Eduard Spitfire IXc. Beautifully detailed from tip to base this should fit directly without opening up the attachment hole. Conclusion For a simple and quick way to upgrade the detail on your kits, these really are the only way to go. The finesse on the turning is amazing, I would love to see the machines the use. The probes though are very sharp and I cannot stress enough to be aware of this and take appropriate precautions, particularly if you have children. Very highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of Piotr at -
IAI Kfir Exhaust Nozzle (4591) 1:48 Aires The set comes in a blown plastic box on a cardboard sleeve. The parts are protected from bouncing around and breaking by a thick foam pad. The kit exhaust is pretty good on its own but with the single piece moulding Kinetic went for it does make the painting of the exhaust and rear section of the engine rather difficult. With this set this is alleviated by having all the sections separate allowing them to be painted before fitting together. Each of the three resin parts are beautifully moulded and with their attachments to the casting blocks being quite narrow, they should be easy to remove. The etched EGT web fits onto the rear face of the engine which is in turn fitted to the nozzle duct. At the other end the exhaust petals are attached. The kit does not need to be modified in any way as this set is a direct replacement for the kits parts. Conclusion This is a very nice looking set of resin which some may not make much difference to the detail level, but it certainly make for an easier paint job. The resin does appear to be finer to my eye, and looks more authentic. I will definitely be using this set on my example. Highly recommended. Review samples courtesy of distributed in the UK by Hannants Ltd.
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Just finished! This is the lovely Kinetic Kfir, even when the kit has some problems I love it a lot, and I'll build many more in the future, good one Kinetic!!!. Here is the slideshow, I would like to paste the pics as usual but photobuckes is not working properly, as usual. http://s316.photobucket.com/user/dergrunepunkt/slideshow/Kinetic%20Kfir%20C-7/Finished WIP (not finished today) http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234940182-kinetic-148-kfir-c2c7-build-review/ cheers!!!
