Thank you, Lone Star Models, for providing a very timely improvement to an excellent recent kit release. Thank you, IPMS/USA Reviewer Corps, for once again allowing me to evaluate a cool new product!

If you wish to build the Revell PV-1 with a closed bomb bay, this conversion part is well worth the time and money. The part is cast in tan resin with minor flash and a couple of insignificant casting marks. It is a single part replacing the accordion folding bomb bay doors included with the kit. The kit doors are excellent, if you choose to build the model with the bay open. However, if you attempt to glue the kit parts in the closed position, you may discover some interesting fit issues. Using the Lone Star closed bomb bay part reduces the fit problems significantly. The part does require some trimming and fitting. It is critical to omit the bomb bay bulkhead (part 126). Otherwise, the closed bay piece will not come close to fitting.

All-in-all, this conversion is a pretty simple add-on, with easily-remedied minor fit issues. The overall appearance of the Revell kit is enhanced, and the weight of the closed bay piece adds to the heft of the completed kit.

Thank you again, Lone Star Models, for providing a very timely improvement to an excellent recent kit release. Thank you IPMS/USA Reviewer Corps for once again allowing me to evaluate a cool new product! I hope this helps.