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New Releases Kit Reviews
A selection of the latest full kits in plastic, resin, metal and more!
ELECTRIC MOTOR EPS; EXTRUDED PLASTIC SECTION, F; FABRIC, IM; INJECTION MOULDED (PLASTIC), ITL; INDIVIDUAL TRACK LINKS, LC; LIQUID CEMENT, LCC; LASER CUT CARD,
MASKS, PE; PHOTO ETCH, PEBM; PHOTO-ETCHED BADGES/MIRRORS, PMP; PRE-ASSEMBLED METAL PARTS), PS; PAPER STRIP, R; RESIN, SVT; SOFT VINYL TYRES (OR TUBING),
EDU
EDUARD, CZECH REPUBLICARD, CZECH REPUBLIC
MESSERSCHMITT BF109E LEGION CONDOR
ZVEZDA, RUSSIAA, RUSSIA
www.creativemodels.co.uk www.eduard.com ZVEZD
SCALE:1:32•MATERIALS:IM,R,PE,WS•ITEMNO.11105 UAZ-3909 EMERGENCY RESCUE SERVICE
Eduard’s first release of their 1:32 Messerschmitt Bf109E was www.hobbyco.net
back in 2009 and it was welcomed by modellers worldwide for SCALE:1:43•MATERIALS:IM,WS•ITEMNO.43002
its accuracy and detail. After It’s rare that we receive a model
several, subsequent releases in 1:43 at TMMI, this scale being
with variations of parts and most common for model motor-
markings, we now have this sports kits and also for finished
‘Legion Condor’ version, an early collectors’ models. But, Zvezda
machine that participated in have chosen it for their release
the Spanish Civil War. The most of the UAZ-3909 ambulance and
striking aspect is the airframe to say we are impressed would
of course, it being painted in be an understatement. One
solid RLM63 on the upper might be forgiven for assuming
surfaces and RLM65 on the some simplification would be in
undersurfaces. Eduard provide evidence, but that’s certainly not
five markings-options in the box, the case. The van comes with a
the differences mainly consisting deliciously delicate ladder chassis
of cockpit-side artwork, plus with integrally moulded leaf-
fuselage numbers of course. The springs, very refined axles and
kit parts are moulded in Eduard’s drive shafts for the four-wheel
distinctive blue-grey polystyrene drive system plus a quartet of
and the parts-breakdown isn’t tiny shock-absorbers. Being a
too extensive, although there’s Russian design for domestic use,
an option to show off the the 3909 was fitted with beefy
included inverted V12 engine, so off-road wheels and tyres and
you will need to make a choice these are well depicted in the
early on whether to install it kit. Moulded as solid pieces in
or simply cement the cowling proper kit plastic, the wheels/
parts closed-up. Both modes are tyres are fantastically well done,
described in the instructions. even coming with side-wall
As you’d expect, the cockpit logos. Inside the van’s cabin, we
is a little marvel of detail, with have a simple bench seat in the
photo-etched parts included to crew area and an empty rear
upgrade it further, should you space, but the rear doors are
wish. The aforementioned engine moulded shut, so this void will be
is also a beautifully detailed barely visible. The windows are
sub-assembly and even if you moulded as individual panes and
choose not to instal it, it’ll be are very clear; they are formed
worth building and painting for from Zvezda’s now-familiar,
individual display. Even though it slightly flexible clear plastic
is over ten years old, Eduard’s which is good, as it will reduce
large-scale Bf109 is still a the chance of cracking during
fantastic kit and in Spanish Civil installation. A fantastic little kit in
War colours, it really does look an attractive scale. Now we just
attractively different. MN need one in 1:35! MN
Excellent detail inside and Impressive detail and
out, attractive markings- refinement in all areas. A
options great subject for different
paint jobs and weathering
The engine option isn’t to
everyone’s taste, but it can Smooth tyre tread faces,
be easily omitted no detail in rear area
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