Voyager Model -
Junkers Ju-87G Cockpit Upgrade / Detail Set |
Summary | |
Description:
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Resin/Photoetched detail set (product #VA320201) |
Scale:
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- 1/32 |
Price:
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- approx. 50.00-60.00 USD |
Contents
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Urethane resin, brass, plastic film |
Advantages: |
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Excellent detail - Well cast - Drop fit replacement for kit parts - Minimal sanding |
Disadvantages | -
Cockpit walls are not a huge improvement over kit parts |
Recommendation: |
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Recommended |
Voyager Model, from China, has been building a solid reputation in
plastic modeling accessories and detail sets. After a breathtaking
start with amazing AFV sets, Voyager has now entered the aviation area
with a number of no less stunning detail sets. This one, Va320201, is
an upgrade detail set for the Hasegawa Ju-87G in 1/32 scale (kit ST25),
and it brings everything you need to turn bring your Stuka cockpit to
another level of detail.
The set brings new sidewalls and floor as drop fit replacements for the kit parts. Although not much more detailed than the original parts, they don't share the obvious limitations of plastic injection, resulting in more accurate details. Except for the addition of some wiring (if you desire so), there's nothing to add.
The quality of the molding is excellent, and being made in
urethane resin, cutting/sanding will be easy, with minimal clean up.
Other details include a very detailed and scale thick pilot's seat,
radio boxes, a new control panel, control column and a complete MG81.
My
machine gun had on of its muzzles slightly warped, but nothing a quick
bath in hot water can't solve. The control panel is made in clear
resin, so you can choose from painting all details or attaching the
photografic film on its back side, like we do with PE parts. If you're
opting for the latter, remember to dip the control panel in Future to
increase its transparency, as the part is a bit frost as is comes.
Alternatively, the instruments film can have
its instruments punched out and glued to the control panel recesses.
Either way, the final result is better than the kit part.
The photoetched details is another highlight of this set, as
it
addresses some exterior details as well. That includes the internal
frames of the canopy and the pilot armor panels installed on the
fuselage sides. Rudder pedas, pilot/gunner harness, ammunition belts,
various handles, and several other details are included.
The instructions are in the form of a very comprehensive set of diagrams, clearly stating which parts of the kit must be removed/cut. It is virtually impossible to glue something in the wrong place.
In summary, this set brings everything you need to boost your
Stuka cockpit, with a very good level of detail. It is not cheap, but
you won't need anything else. Even superdetailers will save a lot of
scratchbuilding time using this set.
Recommended.