Me-309V Accessories
For those of us who model aircraft in the one true scale of 1/144, it is no secret that some details, particularly when it comes to cockpits, can be nonexistent at this scale. Most are often just a space with the occasional seat and maybe a control column included with the kit. Often that cockpit area isn't even there and is 'blank over' by the manufacturer. Just part and parcel for this scale.
Brengun has and continues to produce some lovely small-scale(144th) aircraft kits. They have also been in the habit of producing some after-market photo-etched/resin detail kits to address the lack of detail in those kits. Such is the case with the model accessories set (#144167) for their Me-309 aircraft kit(s).
The model kits are the Me-309V1/V4 (#144015) and the Me-309V4 (#144014), both in resin. These are neat, well-molded kits for an aircraft that has been largely overlooked by other mainstream manufacturers.
What comes in the package is a small photo-etched sheet, some resin bits for the tires and control column, and an instruction sheet. The photo-etched bits are wonderfully done, as are the instructions. The resin bits did exhibit a few holes from the casing process but nothing insurmountable.
The majority of pieces in this detail set are dedicated to the cockpit with cockpit tub, side consoles, seat, seat belts, and other assorted details. The detail on the instrument panel is particularly nice. Other items of note are the one-for-one replacements for the kit supplied with parts for the landing gear doors and details on the landing gear struts. There are some replacement PE bits for details on what would be a retractable air scoop on the prototype aircraft.
This detail set from Brengun will go a long way toward taking what is otherwise a wonderful kit to that next award-winning level. Maybe a bit hyperbolic but true nonetheless. Aside from the obvious benefit of improving the kit, there is the additional advantage of honing your skills at locating tiny parts that might fly off into the infinite....
My thanks to Brengun and IPMS/USA for the review copy.
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