Trumpeter

1/32  A-7E Corsair II model kit

Product # 02231  

Product Article by Emad Tabsh Dec 3 2005

 

 

 

This is "Trumpeter's " new 1/32 nd. Scale  A-7E Corsair II model.

Kit# 02231

Box dimensions:

  • Length 540 mm   Width  340 mm  Height 105 mm

 Kit's dimensions

  • Length  439.5 mm    Span  369.7  mm  

Number of sprues: 21 light gray plastic.

  • Two clear sprues and a separate windshield and canopy.

  • One photo etched fret with 30 parts included.

  • One "film" instrument panel.

  • Four rubber tires.

  • Seven metal landing gear parts.

  • Total number of parts 678.

Surface detail is engraved/raised where appropriate.

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Kit's features:

  • -Fully detailed cockpit with clear instrument panel.

  • -Detailed landing gear bays.

  • -Detailed canon's bay.

  • -Two detailed avionics bays.

  • -Separate slats, flaps, ailerons, rudder and horizontal stabs.

  • -Optional raised/lowered outer wings.

  • -Separate speed brake.

  • -Optional  load: GBU-8, GBU-10, AGM-62A, AGM 12, AGM 45, AGM-65, AIM 9B, Mk 82, Mk 117, drop tanks and FLIR pod.

  • -Gunze Sangyo Mr. Color quoted.

  • -One stencil decal sheet.

  • -Includes some unused parts for future USAF version…(ejection seat, weapon load….)

  • -Minor disadvantage is the presence of a mold line on the canopy…

Markings included are for 2 aircraft:

  • -VA-82 CVW-8, USS Nimitiz 1987

  • -VA-192 CVW-11, USS Kitty Hawk 1972 

Happy modeling

Emad

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Photos and text © by Emad Tabsh