WW2 Royal Navy Aircraft Set II
Reviewed January 2017
by Timothy Dike
| FlyHawk has been taking the model world by storm with their new highly detailed plastic injection molded kits. They have been filling gaps in the royal navy line with some long overdue subjects. This new set adds two more Royal Navy aircraft for your ships. | ||||||
| SPRUE GB31 x6 | ||||||
| The first is a Submarine Walrus float plane with a folded wing option for each one. These aircraft are very detailed with separate engine Cowlings, thin propeller blades, separate landing gear. | Click images
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The other sprue is a Fairery Seafox. with intricate molding detail. These aircraft also have a wing fold option. Separate landing gear and propellers are also included. |
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| PHOTOETCH | ||||||
| A Brass photo etch fret is included with the struts, braces, and propellers. |  |
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| DECALS | ||||||
| Decals are provided for each aircraft. They are sharply registered and include different types of roundals. |  |
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| INSTRUCTIONS | ||||||
| Instructions are a single page front and back with plenty of subassembly views for each aircraft. The painting guide is provided on the back of the box showing decal placement as well. |  |
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| CONCLUSIONS: | ||||||
 A
very finely detailed aircraft set that blows away anything else include
in 1/700 British ship kits. Great for replacements or as stand alone kits
in your diorama.
This is set #?FH 1130?WW2 ROYAL NAVY AIRCRAFT II available now wherever fine ship model kits are sold. Thanks to FlyHawk Models for the review sample. |
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| This is an in-box review showing the kit contents. We welcome your input and comments in the review section of the forum especially if you can share details about fit, ease of assembly and accuracy. Click the logo on the right to join in the discussion. |  |
