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Aires Roundup #10
1/72 Scale Accessories 

July 2009

S u m m a r y
Catalogue Number, Description, Scale & Price

Aires 7219 - MiG-21F-13 Wheels and Painting Masks
Aires 7220 - F-14D Tomcat Cockpit Set

all available from specialist hobby retailers worldwide

Scale: 1/72 scale
Contents and Media: See description and images below
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: Excellent casting; accurate; improved detail compared to kit parts
Disadvantages:  
Conclusion: A nice addition to a range of kits for experienced modellers

 

Reviewed by Brett Green


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FirstLook


Aires continues its prolific release schedule with a number of recent releases in 1/72 scales.

Casting quality of both sets is perfect.

Aires 7219 - MiG-21F-13 Wheels and Painting Masks

 

 

This is a straightforward replacement for the main and nose wheels of Revell's nice little MiG-21F-13 kit.

Aires thoughtfully supplies self-adhesive painting masks for both sides of each wheel hub.


 

Aires 7220 - F-14D Tomcat Cockpit Set (pictured at top of page)

Aires' has released a 1/72 scale F-14D Tomcat cockpit suitable for Hasegawa's small scale kit.

The set comprises only 14 resin parts plus a small photo-etched fret but detail is not compromised, even in this small scale. Tiny details and undercuts are cast as part of the one-piece cockpit, while harness straps, instruments and truly tiny details are provided on the included photo-etched fret. A printed acetate sheet is also supplied.

Both Recommended

Thanks to Aires for the review samples


Text and Images Copyright © 2009 by Brett Green
Page Created 16 August, 2009
Last updated 17 August, 2009

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