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F-14A Upgrade Set

Eduard, 1/48 scale


S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number

Eduard Item No. 48817 - F-14A Upgrade Set

Contents and media

2 x unpainted photo etch frets, instruction sheet provided. Packed in standard Eduard photo etch press seal package.

Scale

1/48

Price:

USD$32.95 available directly from Eduard

USD$26.36 available online from Squadron

Review Type

First Look

Advantages:

A very comprehensive photo-etched set that will certainly add a good amount of fidelity to the kit.

Disadvantages:

Some very small items on the frets that will easily disappear into the carpet monster. Take care when removing them. Some parts will be superfluous if closing some parts of the fuselage but the majority can be used.

Conclusion:

This is a very comprehensive set that provides a generous amount of etch all over the airframe.


Reviewed by Mick Drover


Eduard's 1/48 scale F-14A Upgrade Set is available online from Squadron.com

 

FirstLook

 

I recently reviewed the Eduard re-box of the 1/48 Hobbyboss F-14A as the ‘Danger Zone’ limited edition release. In the box a generous amount of plastic, resin, decals and pre-painted and unpainted photo etch was supplied.

 

 

Adding to the already generous amount of etch supplied in the kit, this set provides much more extensive upgrades to the exterior airframe over the plastic kit options. In many cases the kit parts are enhanced with the addition of the etch items.

 

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The ares of upgrade are:

  1. AN/AWG-9 radar

  2. Nose wheel well/undercarriage

  3. Canopy turtle deck

  4. Air/air refuelling probe

  5. RIO instrument coaming

  6. M61 gatling gun and bay

  7. Air brakes

  8. Chaff/flare dispensers

  9. Low voltage formation lights

  10. Crew access steps and ladder

  11. Undercarriage door hinges

  12. Undercarriage bake lines

  13. Arrestor hook

  14. Missile rails

 

 

Conclusion

 

This is a very thorough addition to an already great base kit. If you’ve not opted for the Eduard ‘Danger Zone’ boxing this will be a great addition for those with the original Hobbyboss boxing of the.

There are a few small parts that will need a deft touch when applying but overall, this will certainly add some interest to the kit if you’re after a ‘being maintained’ type look.

Recommended.

Thanks to Eduard for the samples and images.

Review Text Copyright © 2015 by Mick Drover
Page Created 13 May, 2015
Last updated 13 May, 2015

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