Master Model of Poland produces small brass parts for detailing models, be they aircraft or ships. They have parts for aircraft in 1/32, 1/35, 1/48, 1/72, and 1/144, mostly pitot tubes, refueling probes and gun barrels.

The pitot part is a very fine piece of brass. The piece is much finer than the kit part.

I have somehow missed building a 1/144 Su-27 Flanker. This is a real oversight, as in the past I have built two Flankers in 1/72 for reviews. I really like the “back story” on the Ethiopian Flanker. The story of the woman pilot shooting down a MiG-29 with a Flanker is just too good to be true.

Pitot Installation

Once the kit was almost finished, I got out the Master Model pitot and took the pictures. It was an easy installation. I recently bought several small diameter metric drills at a local hobby shop. They are .25mm., .3mm, .35 and .4mm. Master recommends the .3mm drill. The hole is plenty large for this petite part. The good news is that gel-type CA acts as a filler for the hole, and everything fits nicely.

It took me a little time and a very strong magnifier to paint the 4 colors on the pitot.

Overall Evaluation

Highly recommended.

This is a nice addition to the Revell Flanker. The pitot is more accurate in size and shape than the kit part, and it’s also far less likely to break. The brass part will bend instead of breaking, and it can be gently put back straight. Ask me how I know this.

Thanks to Master Model for the review item, and IPMS USA for making me build my Ukranian Flanker.