VideoAviation F-104 Pylons (2 sets) 1:32

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F-104 Pylons (2 sets)
1:32 VideoAviation

There have been large scale F-104 kits floating about for years, but as well as the Revell kit, we have the Hasegawa and Italeri kits to satisfy your desire for a manned missile in 1:32. VideoAviation have produced these two neat resin sets to improve the look of the stores, as well as providing things not in the kit box.

Mk.25 Luftwaffe Practice Bomb Dispenser
There's not much to say other than this is a resin set of the sub-munitions dispenser used by the Luftwaffe, which contains ten parts and comes with decals to stencil the finished article. Four cylindrical bomblets with square noses as well as four more that look somewhat like mortar bombs are included, which gives you a choice of bomb load for the two-part container, which has attachment lugs on the top-side, and curved shackles on the lower.

The instructions are straight-forward, and includes a stencilling guide, as well as colour call-outs for the dispenser and bomblets. Casting is good quality, detail is well defined, and the pouring stubs have been sensibly placed to ease construction. Remember not to breathe in the dust, and do wash the parts before painting, and construction should be a pleasant experience.

Wing Pylon & Centreline Pylon
Two highly detailed pylons for the wing mounting points, with separate tail section and sway braces are supplied, plus a very nicely done central pylon along with a scrap diagram on placement. The pylons are handed, with instructions to place them with the small access doors away from the fuselage for correct alignment. A nice, simple upgrade for the kit.

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