Right - let's start with a mini review.
Box art.
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It's BIG !!
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Lots of plastic !
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Basic engine detail, but OK considering it's hidden inside the cowls.
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Nice panel lines on the kit. Not too deep, not too shallow. However, look at the window hole !! It's nice that you can add the windows from the outside, but look at that huge lip !! Think I'm going to have to thin that down somewhat !!
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No wheel well details at all. More nice panel lines though.
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Nice engraving on the engine nacelles.
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Glazing is Ok, but not up to Tamiya standards
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Nice colour guide. Shame they forgot to put many colour call outs on the interior though. I'll go for this scheme. The other is a Russian version.
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The only extra I went for it the Eduard masks. I didn't fancy trying to cut masks for all those small panels !!
The decals include swastikas cut in half. Good for Trumpeter. The have diplomatically left them off the box art and printed instructions. A good compromise, which other companies could learn from.
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I've got all the paints for it too, and will be starting the model sometime soon.