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1/350 SOVREMENNY
Photo etch set by White Ensign
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| The new 1/350 Sovremenny class destroyer kit from Trumpeter has been
very popular. It is a nice kit right out of the box, perhaps the best new
plastic kit in 1/350. But without a little aftermarket help, it's just
another plastic kit. Well, it's White Ensign Models to the rescue again
with another extensive photo etch sets for this kit. This one is jam packed
with everything from railings, and radars, to mast parts and hatches. There
are two different frets in the set, each one measuring 3-3/4" x 8" |
Fret 1
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| The first fret is relief etched to give a 3D appearance. This is really
apparent on the safety netting and perforated mesh platforms. The parts
on this set are custom designed for the kit. One nice touch it the cockpit
interior designed to enhance the clear plastic helo supplied with the Trumpeter
kit. Photo etch rotor blades and a nice counter rotating hub assembly will
make this little helo a kit in itself. The enormous Top Steer Radar assembly
is really nice integrating with some of the kit parts. The Fregat Radar
assembly is equally nice with a nice perforated platform for the base. |
| Close ups of the fret details
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Fret 2
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Close ups of the fret details
This second fret is slightly thicker than the first to give strength to
the structural members. There are two main different main mast options
for the 956 or 956E types. This will leave you with some extra items for
your spare parts box. |
Included in the set:
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| The instructions are very extensive as
well, with a parts list and legend to identify the parts on the frets.
The major subassemblies are well illustrated and where parts are integrated
with kit supplied parts they are noted. Alternate assemblies are shown
for some of the variations that the ships went through. All in all, the
illustrations are clear and informative and these are among the best instructions
on the market today. |
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 Conclusions:
This is an excellent photo etch set, the etching is extremely fine and
the virtually every possible part you would need is included. Since the
set is made specifically for the Trumpeter kit, you cant go wrong with
it. This set retails for $45.93 US or £25.49 GBP, making a
good price for such an extensive photo etch set. If you want to take your
kit to the next level this set is the way to do it. |
