If you look for a
model to wow your display stand, then Trumpeter's 1/32 Swordfish is a good
candidate. This is my second attempt at Trumpeter's version, which practically
is an up scaled Tamiya 1/48 Swordfish.
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Second time around
is much more fun as I anticipated problem areas. The most prominent one is the
wrongly pronounced fabric contour lines. In addition (and retrospect) it seems
now that the bracing wires supplied are over scaled. With the wings folded, the
kit is still impressive. However, the position of the wings exert further
tension to the plastic structure and bracing wires as evident from the
photographs. I left the tail wheel-fuselage joint free of glue to prevent
breakage while wing rib joints and bent wires can be easily tackled and put in
place.
I used the much
better Extradecal sheet than kit supplied decals.
Rafi Ben-Shahar
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