This is the old 1/72nd Airfix kit of the late WWII dive bomber. I got his
kit at the same
auction as the Devastator. To my knowledge it was the only 1/72nd scale
kit of this
plane made to date. I like only 1/72nd scale for the challenge and
convenient size. Boy
was this kit a challenge!! The fit was TERRIBLE especially the wing to
fuselage joint. The
gap was over 1/32" on both sides!!! I had to put little sheet styrene
filler strips as well as
CA and filler putty. I also had to massage the mid wing joint as this
plane could be built
with the wings folded. I also had to scratchbuild the entire interior
along with additional
seats. The rivet detail was too pronounced and had to be sanded off. Not
one of Airfix's
better jobs. I used Aeromaster paints and the kit decals (actually good)
Fortunatley the
paint scheme was easy. Overall dark sea blue. The rockets were a nice
touch. It was a
challenge, but it is the only game in town as 1/72nd scale Helldivers go.
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