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I - JT172, 1835 Sqn., Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, Brunswick, USA |
Aviation
Archive collection. Absolutely lovely model, well worth the
extra $10.00 I paid for it. Great paint job, accurate colors, and
super manufacturing quality.
Christmas. I bought
this from a Christmas traditions store that had an online outlet.
They probably didn't realize they had about the last copy anywhere. |
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Carrier-based fighter |
| Corgi item no. |
AA33003 |
| Limited edition |
3188 of 4000 |
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Kittyhawk I, No. 112 Sqn., Flg. Off. Neville Duke, LG 139 Gambut Main,
Libya, Feb. 1943 |
Legends
collection. This fine model can best be described as a riot of color.
The top of the plane has a bright two-tone camouflage paint, and the
underbelly is a pleasant cerulean blue. The national insignia contrast
beautifully with both the top and bottom paint schemes. The landing
gear has detailed coloring, and the spinner is a brilliant scarlet.
The pilot is dressed in desert khakis, and the shark's head is striking
in red, black and white. Even the exhaust stacks join the show in
a rich shade of chocolate brown. Wow.
This is definitely the Technicolor Kittyhawk. If you are tiring of
this hobby, go buy one of these models, set it up in a viewable spot,
and just sit and contemplate--you'll be a revived collector in no
time.
Out and about.
The spinner is poorly mounted, and doesn't fit over the back-plate.
This spoils the look of the nose somewhat because the spinner is the
primary design feature of the "shark" look.
Roundel rondel.
The roundels are not thoroughly applied, and leave "blows"
within the panel lines.
The Mark.
The plastic Legends stand has mared
the side of the cowling at the bottom. |
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| Corgi item no. |
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and the British pilot an Allison. |
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