Background

The trouble (at least for me) with pitot tubes as furnished in most aircraft plastic kits is they are normally the last part installed and the first part broken off. I build 1/48th scale aircraft and will replace the kit pitot tube with lengths of aluminum or brass tubing. I use the kit part for the proper dimensions, but do allow at least ½” extra length in the main shaft for a secure mounting within the model’s wing or nose cone.

The Company

The company Master is located in Poland, and the owner is Piotr Czerkasow, who is also a modeler. By vocation he is a mechanical engineer. The product line includes aircraft and naval accessories in several scales.

The products are distributed worldwide, including the United States, with Sprue Brothers being one of the sources.

The Product

The pitot is packaged in a small zip lock bag, stapled in a folded, heavy paper stock display hanger. The pitot tube is protected by a heavy card stock stiffener inside the bag, and further protected in an envelope of clear plastic film. Also included is a small set of instructions. The product is turned brass and is exquisite! That is a word I do not use often, but in this instance this is a most impressive accessory. The exposed end is sharp! The end fitted into the model is about 1/8” long.

This pitot tube is intended to be used on the Monogram F-101B VooDoo, replacing the molded-on plastic part. Without a question this accessory is more highly detailed than the kit part. From a detailing standpoint, plus the eliminated need to clean mold lines from the kit pitot tube, this accessory is highly recommended.

I with to thank Master Model and IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review this product.