I liked this one, especially for the well-cast resins, the
crisp and sturdy vac canopies (2!) and the superb level of surface detail;
although it is not -as any other kit- without its issues. The decals cover many
subjects and the graphics and register are superb, but they are really fragile
and shatter easily, and there are a few wrong calls in the numbers. The decals
adapt to the surface detail superbly, but are a pain in the neck to handle.
For those interested in the step-by-step building notes and
images here is the link:
There are, as you know, other good-looking racing colors and
designs for this kit.
As I commented in the building article, there are some
differences between the restored machines and the originals, so study your
references. Although restorations and rebuilds of planes are commendable and
deserve high praise, as a norm I never trust them as a source for information
regarding the original machines, since invariably something is off. And it is
in this case as usual. You could model, of course, the contemporary machine and
be done with the issue, but I am a nostalgic and enjoy digging in the past to
rescue as much as possible of the golden glory and charm of the vintage
subjects.
As you may know, besides this Special Hobby kit, there is an
Aviation Usk / Xotic-72 kit of the same plane, but I can't comment on it since I have never seen one.
This model requires care and attention, and for sure some
skill, but the reward for your no little efforts is a stunning racer with lots
of pizzazz. Pity I was building this for a friend :-). I tried -to no avail- to
get one of these kits for myself -not in the re-sell market, though, due to higher prices-, even if it is not by any extent of the
imagination an easy one. Hopefully a
re-issue is not far away...
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