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AIM-9J Sidewinders

Eduard BRASSIN, 1/48 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number:

Eduard BRASSIN Item No. 648197 AIM-9J Sidewinder (4 pcs)

Scale:

1/48

Contents & Media

24 resin parts; photo-etched components and waterslide decals to build 4 AIM-9J Sidewinder.

Price:

USD$9.71 plus shipping available online from Eduard

Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Flawless resin casting; simple assembly; clear instructions and colour guide, clear resin used for seeker heads; choice of modelling seeker heads exposed or capped; waterslide decals included.

Disadvantages:

The missiles in the review sample are ever so slightly warped. Nothing gluing them firmly to launch rails won’t fix.

Conclusions:

Beautifully cast, and straight forward to assemble, these Juliet model  Sidewinders will improve the look of your F-4. Recommended.


Reviewed by David Harmer


Eduard's 1/48 AIM-4D Missile Set is available online from Squadron.com

 

Background

 

The AIM-9J was arguably the first true dogfight version of the Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile. It was rushed into action in South-East Asia Theatre in July 1972 during the Linebacker campaign to help USAF pilots in their aerial encounters with North Vietnamese MiGs.

The Juliet model could be launched at up to 7.5g (74 m/s²) and introduced the first solid state components, It featured improved actuators capable of delivering 90 lb·ft (120 N·m) torque to the canards, improving its dogfight prowess over earlier models.*

 

 

FirstLook

 

A simple resin weapons set from Eduard. The AIM-9J was widely exported, so if you’re not planning to hang this under a Vietnam era Phantom you will be able to use it for plenty of other projets. Me, I’ll be hanging mine under a Phantom!

 

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Parts appear beautifully cast and well detailed. Eduard offer a choice, you can model seeker heads exposed – clear resin parts are provided for this purpose - or capped with the as you would see them before flight.

The resin parts provided here are an obvious improvement on the Juliet model Sidewinders included by Academy its recent F-4 releases including the F-4C “Vietnam War” boxing.

 

 

The option to model the Sidewinders capped is a welcome one as it provides a chance to add an extra splash of colour to your model. These large rubber caps are a bright, but typically grubby with grime, yellow colour.

 

 

Conclusion

 

Recommended

Thanks to Eduard for the samples and images.

Review Text Copyright © 2016 by David Harmer
Page Created 10 August, 2016
Last updated 10 August, 2016

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