I remember building the Matchbox model of this decades ago. The Czech maker Valom has no connection to this model & the tooling dates to 2014. Valom produce several boxings of this including the long range version.
The model comes in a sturdy box, just the right size!
Sprue Shots
The pieces look clean, detail may be a bit soft in places, no shrink or ejector pin visible marks - tiny bits of flash. This is a short run model, no location pins!
Instructions
A4 sheet folded, glossy paper, look pretty clear
2 marking options - paint callouts referenced to several maskers & F.S.
A few detail shots
Engine is the worst part - a lot of flash, it may need replacing if it won't clean up, although it does fit into a close cowling ring.
The wings show the underlying geodetic construction ( The geodetic construction was pioneered by Barnes Wallis ). It's a bit faint, so thin coats of paint will be needed.
Detail is soft on the smaller parts
Some panel detail, but this generally fabric over the alloy frames. I think a wing spar will be needed - I don't fancy just a butt joint!
Internal details, but a tiny cockpit & windows will only allow a glimpse. One or two omissions - the one I noticed was that there was no locations for the underwing bomb panniers & no dimensions on the instructions for their placement.
This is a short run model, and, although well presented, a lot of input from the modeller will be needed, so not for the beginner.
It's not well known, but these aircraft saw combat against the Italians in Ethiopia/Sudan/Abyssinia in WWII.
Availability? Some retailers do stock them, but prices are in the high £20's - ironically, the Matchbox versions on ebay are fetching around the same price! I did get this from ebay, but didn't pay anything like as much!
Dave
The model comes in a sturdy box, just the right size!
Sprue Shots
The pieces look clean, detail may be a bit soft in places, no shrink or ejector pin visible marks - tiny bits of flash. This is a short run model, no location pins!
Instructions
A4 sheet folded, glossy paper, look pretty clear
2 marking options - paint callouts referenced to several maskers & F.S.
A few detail shots
Engine is the worst part - a lot of flash, it may need replacing if it won't clean up, although it does fit into a close cowling ring.
The wings show the underlying geodetic construction ( The geodetic construction was pioneered by Barnes Wallis ). It's a bit faint, so thin coats of paint will be needed.
Detail is soft on the smaller parts
Some panel detail, but this generally fabric over the alloy frames. I think a wing spar will be needed - I don't fancy just a butt joint!
Internal details, but a tiny cockpit & windows will only allow a glimpse. One or two omissions - the one I noticed was that there was no locations for the underwing bomb panniers & no dimensions on the instructions for their placement.
This is a short run model, and, although well presented, a lot of input from the modeller will be needed, so not for the beginner.
It's not well known, but these aircraft saw combat against the Italians in Ethiopia/Sudan/Abyssinia in WWII.
Availability? Some retailers do stock them, but prices are in the high £20's - ironically, the Matchbox versions on ebay are fetching around the same price! I did get this from ebay, but didn't pay anything like as much!
Dave
This Valom version looks like a good one, so I may end up buying one at some point …
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