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Update Sets For
Bf 108 Taifun
P-40E Gun Bay
Bell AH-1G Cobra

Brengun, 1/72 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number:

Brengun Item Nos.:

BRL72064 – Bf 108 Taifun (Fly Kit)
BRL72065 – P-40E Gun Bay (AZ Model)
BRL72066 – Bell AH-1G Cobra (AZ Model).

Scale:

1/72

Contents & Media

Each set has one PE fret with variable numbers of parts, plus clear films for instrument panels where applicable.

Price:

On-line Stockist*

Bf 108 Taifun

P-40E

AH-1G

Brengun

€4.78

€4.08

€6.67

Hannants

£4.16

£3.50

£5.71

Modelimex

€4.58

€4.17

€6.67

*For more on-line Brengun suppliers click here.

Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Good scale finesse and good quality.

Disadvantages:

No colour call-outs provided.

Conclusions:

These are all good detail and accessory sets that will enhance their intended kits. Their lack of colour call-outs is easy to overcome. Personally, I do not think that the P-40E set adds that much interest, but others will disagree with me I am sure. I am happy to recommend all of the sets reviewed here.

Reviewed by Mark Davies


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FirstLook

 

Each set comes in a cellophane bag stapled to a card header, and all include instructions. The cockpit sets have a transparency for their PE instrument panels. The instructions are easy to follow, and the PE frets are of good quality. The lack of colour call outs for the cockpits is a minor inconvenience, but is easy to overcome. 

 

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Most of the review’s images are from Brengun’s website. These illustrate the PE parts in situ on their intended kit. This is more useful than an image of a PE fret alone. I have combined these with scans of their respective instructions. The general details of what each set provides are as follows:

  • BRL72064 – Bf 108 Taifun (for the Fly kit): This set improves the kit’s cockpit with seat belts, instrument panel, rudder panels, and a rear vision mirror. It also has two external grab handles, brake-lines, and oleo torque-links.

  • BRL72065 – P-40E (for the AZ Models kit): This provides the internal structure for the ammunition cans and runs within each wing.

  • BRL72066 – AH-1G (for the AZ Models kit): Provides seat belts and instrument panels, gunner’s control and sight; plus a variety of external details as illustrated in the accompanying images, covering both rotors, rocket pods, fuselage, and landing skids. There is a large optional panel on the port side below the pilot’s canopy, but I have no idea what it is (I first thought additional armour, but it is only for one side).

 

 

C o n c l u s i o n

 

These are all good detail and accessory sets that will enhance their intended kits. Their lack of colour call-outs is easy to overcome. Personally, I do not think that the P-40E set adds that much interest, but others will disagree with me I am sure. I am happy to recommend all of the sets reviewed here.

Thanks to Brengun Models for the review sample.

Review Text and Images Copyright © 2014 by Mark Davies
Page Created 19 February, 2014
Last updated 19 February, 2014

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