For those of you unfamiliar with limited run kits, these are produced by small manufacturers, who do not have the capitol to invest in high quality steel moulds, so moulds are made from lesser quality ( cheaper ) materials, that may not need expensive injection equipment. These will not have a long life cycle - hence - limited run. They may not have a lot of detail, but the subjects usually attract experienced modellers. The packaging will not be glossy, instructions photocopies, but the basics will be there!
The Loire was used on large French Navy warships in WWII. Model dates to 1997. Flimsy box, with the picture on the front only.
Sprue shots..................
Typically, a vacuum formed canopy:
PE details & film for instrument panel
Decals by Propagteam - rather nice
Instructions - on A5 flimsy paper
I would normally post some detail shots, but there isn't a great deal - most will have to be rescribed - like the control surfaces
This is an average limited run kit of late last century- the modeller needs to add a lot to the model to get a good result.
Nowadays, the gap between mainline manufacturers & small makers is narrowing, the traditional short run makers, like Special Hobby Valom & MPM are beginning to produce highly detailed models, which aren't as difficult to make as the old models, Resin parts, whether cast, or printed give added detail easily.
Azur seem to have vanished - in consequence, the pre-owned market generates silly prices. A look on ebay, at this model will show that - I certainly wouldn't dream of paying that! ( Mine isn't worth as much, 'cos a lot of parts are off the sprue )
Dave
The Loire was used on large French Navy warships in WWII. Model dates to 1997. Flimsy box, with the picture on the front only.
Sprue shots..................
Typically, a vacuum formed canopy:
PE details & film for instrument panel
Decals by Propagteam - rather nice
Instructions - on A5 flimsy paper
I would normally post some detail shots, but there isn't a great deal - most will have to be rescribed - like the control surfaces
This is an average limited run kit of late last century- the modeller needs to add a lot to the model to get a good result.
Nowadays, the gap between mainline manufacturers & small makers is narrowing, the traditional short run makers, like Special Hobby Valom & MPM are beginning to produce highly detailed models, which aren't as difficult to make as the old models, Resin parts, whether cast, or printed give added detail easily.
Azur seem to have vanished - in consequence, the pre-owned market generates silly prices. A look on ebay, at this model will show that - I certainly wouldn't dream of paying that! ( Mine isn't worth as much, 'cos a lot of parts are off the sprue )
Dave
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