Rebell Hobby

1/72 J35F/J Draken photo etch
Product # MAX MMP 7211

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Nov 25 2010

 

This new pre-painted photo etch set from Maestro Models Conversions and available from Rebell Hobby gives you added detail for your 1/72 Hasegawa J35F/J Draken.  This set focuses mostly on the cockpit and landing gear and includes the following:
  • 3 layer pre-painted instrument panel
  • pre-painted side consoles
  • pre-painted seat belts
  • canopy frames
  • canopy mirrors
  • rudder pedals
  • HUD frame parts
  • landing gear detail parts
  • main gear disc brakes
  • tiny airframe detail parts
  • and a few other parts

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Maestro Models Conversions is very focused on the Swedish jets including the Draken and this set is another fine example of the products they have.  This set is made by Eduard for  Maestro Models Conversions, so you know you are getting the best quality photo etch on the market and the painting is amazingly fine and accurate.  Certain parts need to be bent and for those there are tiny connection points at the bend areas to make the bending easy and predictable.

The instructions are clear and include 2 pages of colored line drawings (Eduard instruction sheets) to help you with the installation of these pre-painted detail parts.  

If you're building the 1/72 Hasegawa J35F/J Draken, then this set will give you added detail for very little effort.  It is definitely worth picking up one of these sets for your next 1/72 J35F/J Draken. 

Steve

I would like to thank Rebell Hobby for providing me with this review sample.  This set is available direct from http://www.rebell.com.

Rebell Hobby has more items for the Viggen and Draken from Maestro Models Conversions.  

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford