Aires continues its prolific release schedule with a number of recent releases in 1/48 scales.

Casting quality of all ten sets is perfect.

The resin parts for each cockpit set are supplemented by a photo-etched fret containing instrument panels, harness straps and smaller details; plus printed acetate for the instruments themselves.

The Bf 109 G-14 cockpit for the Academy kit also includes a crystal clear resin part for the pilot's "Galland Panzer" armour.

The Macchi wheel set provides masks for sharp paint demarcation between the hubs and tyres too.

Photos of all the resin, photo-etched and acetate parts follow:

4479 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 Cockpit for Academy

4482 - F4U-7 Cockpit for Hasegawa

4484 - F-22A Raptor Exhaust Nozzles Open for Hasegawa

4486 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-14 Cockpit for Academy

4488 - F-100D Super Sabre Cockpit for Trumpeter

4489 - Sb2C-1C Helldiver Wheel Bay for Acc Min family

4490 - F-5E Tiger II Wheel Bay for AFV Club

4491 - F-5E Tiger II Speed Brakes for AFV Club

4493 - Macchi C.202/205 Wheels and Paint Masks

4494 - F4U-7 Corsair Wheel Bay for Hasegawa

All Highly Recommended

Thanks to Aires for the review samples

Text and Images Copyright © 2011 by Brett Green
Page Created 20 January, 2011
Last updated 20 January, 2011

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