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		Planet Models' 1/72 
		scale Flying Dorito 
		A-12 Avenger 
		
      	
      	by 
        Piotr Dmitruk 
		  
      
        
          
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			McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger  | 
           
         
       
      
        
      
                
                
  
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		Ladies and Gentlemen, it 
		is my pleasure to present my Horten... I mean McDonnell Douglas A-12 
		“Avenger”, designed to replace Grumman A-6 Intruder as a carrier- based 
		attack aircraft. A full-scale mock-up was built, but the project was 
		unfortunately cancelled in 1991. 
		  
		
		  
		 
		 
		This 1/72 scale replica manufactured by Planet Models was a real joy to 
		buid. Nice panel lines, very well done cockpit interior and wheel legs 
		and wells, crystal cockpit canopy.  
		  
		
		  
		  
		There were only minor 
		problems with fitting of the two fuselage halves and air intakes, and 
		several pin holes on the wings upper surface. It’s a pity, that 
		bomb-bays or arrestor hook are not opened. 
		Wholeheartedly 
		recommended. 
		 
  
		  
        
          
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		Copyright © 2007 by Piotr Dmitruk 
      	Page Created 07 May, 2007 
      Last Updated
      04 June, 2007 
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