From the archive (2007):
If you like rivets, weird birds and old molds, this is for you. I built this one many, many moons ago, perhaps 20 or more.
This kit seems to prove that the proverbial "Rosie the
Riveter" was well and alive by the time the aircraft was produced, and
very enthusiastic too. I remember putting the fuselage molds to good use
-before building the model- in filing wood, scraping wallpaper and sanding some
bricolage projects. They are also good for peeling potatoes and other
hard-skinned vegetables.
In all, the kit stance is magnificent in its alternativeness,
and building does not present any serious issues.
I have no access to the model now -my son inherited it,
whatever wanting it or not- so just these two images are available.
Since this is a well documented apparatus -many images on
the Net- you won't have trouble finding references. It is a fair rendition
filled with nostalgia -for lacking of anything else, since the interior is
mostly empty. A basic cockpit is provided. The decals were good, but you have
to match the "French blue" -a perfect color choice being this a
British machine- for some details that
you have to paint by yourself. Beware that it is a potential tail sitter. I
found on Youtube movies showing it....Flying!!!!
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