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| OVERVIEW |
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| LionRoar famous for their photo etch detail sets, has entered
the injection molded plastic kit market. This 1/700 aircraft set is one
of their first offerings and it is very nice. The set features four late
war carrier based aircraft types molded in tan plastic. First I have to
applaud them for not doing them in clear plastic. While the clear option
sounds cool, it is actually much harder to work with than the softer plastics
like that in this set. This set features the nicest molded aircraft I have
seen yet. Nice recessed panel lines separate prop spinners, and bombs and
torpedoes! Nice photo etch and decals are also included. |
| PLASTIC SPRUES |
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B x 1 Zero Type 52 Fighter. |
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| There is one sprue in the kit with three aircraft each. They feature
separate fuselage and wings. Wing mounted bombs, and use photo etch props
and landing gear. |
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| Sprue D x2 Suisei Bomber |
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| There are two sprues in the kit with three aircraft each. They feature
separate fuselage and wings. Wing mounted bombs, and use photo etch props
and landing gear. |
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| Sprue E x 2 Tenzan Attack Bomber |
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| There are two sprues in the kit with three aircraft each. They feature
separate fuselage and wings. Wing mounted bombs, and use photo etch props
and landing gear. |
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| Sprue F x 1 Saiun Recon plane |
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| There are two sprues in the kit with three aircraft each. They feature
separate fuselage and wings. Wing mounted bombs, and use photo etch props
and landing gear. |
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| PHOTOETCH |
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| The photo etch fret includes the landing gear and props for each of
the aircraft types above. The fret is laminated between two sticky clear
sheets and there are no attachment points on the parts. This is the first
time I have seen this method used and it is a great bonus. You don't have
to cut the parts off, you just peel the plastic back and pick them off. |
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| As you can see I started to peel the plastic back so some
of the parts are not lined up with the openings anymore. No more cutting
off the parts with a hobby knife and sanding the tiny parts. I hope they
repeat this on future sets. |
| DECALS |
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| Aircraft markings include big and small "meatballs" and colored stripes
for the leading wing edges. These are very nicely done |
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| INSTRUCTIONS |
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| Instructions are four pages and a color guide on the back of the box.
Well drawn with all parts shown, and all you need to build your air wing. |
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| CONCLUSIONS |
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 This
set is best 700 scale aircraft set I have seen to date. I'm sure I have
not seen them all, but this set includes some really nice molding, and
detailing. Bombs, torpedoes, and extra fuel tanks gives it extra value
for the superdetailer. Check out this and other Lion Roar sets at your
favorite retailer. You can find out more at the Lion
Roar website. |
