Czech Master Resin - CMR Models

1/72 De Havilland Venom FB.1 model kit

product # CMR-188

Product Article by Steve Bamford on June 5 2009

 

This latest release from Czech Master Resin is a 1/72 De Havilland Venom FB.1 model kit.

Paint schemes include:

  • De Havilland Venom FB.1 - WK418  — 'V', 145 Squadron, RAF Celle, Germany, 1954-57  

  • De Havilland Venom FB.1 - WR284  — 'G', 94 Squadron Aerobatic Team, RAF Celle, Germany, 1955  

  • De Havilland Venom FB.1 - WE470  — 'O' 14 Sqn., RNZAF, RAF Tengah, Singapore, Operation 'Firedog', Malaya 1956  

  • De Havilland Venom FB.1 - WK428  — 'I' 14 Sqn., RNZAF, RAF Tengah, Singapore, Operation 'Firedog', Malaya, Oct. 1956  

  • De Havilland Venom FB.1 - WR341  — 'G', 14 Squadron, RNZAF, RAF Tengah, Singapore, Sept. 1956  

  • De Havilland Venom FB.1 - WE469  — 'O', 45 Squadron, RAF Tengah, Singapore, April 1957

Items Included:

  • Complete Airframe

  • 'Air Brakes' - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

  • 'Main Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

  • Highly-Detailed Cockpit Interior

  • Photo-Etch Detailing Set (1) 'Painted' - Instrument Panels, Seat Harness, Controls, etc.

  • Photo-Etch Detailing Set (2) - Wheel Hub Faces, Undercarriage, Payload detailing, etc.

  • Detailed Martin-Baker Mk.2F Ejector Seat - Includes: Photo-Etch Harness, Back Cushion, Foot Rest, Firing Handle, etc.

  • Highly-Detailed Undercarriage

  • Cockpit Canopy - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

  • Canopy Paint Mask

  • Assembly and Painting Instructions - includes individual numbered 'Resin' parts diagrams

  • Photographic 'In Detail' Supplement

  • Comprehensive Decal Set - including full airframe stenciling based on manufacturer's drawings

  • Separate Stencil positioning diagrams

Please Note: — Model also includes the following items to make a Prototype or Early Production D.H. Venom FB.1 airframe:

  • 'Optional' Fixed Pilot's Seat and Harness - as fitted to early non-ejector seat version

  • 'Optional' Fins for Wingtip Tanks

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Optional Payloads Included

  • Mk.8 Rocket Projector Rails
  • 60lb. S.A.P./H.E. Shell, No.1, Mk.1 Rocket Projectiles
  • 25lb. A.P. Shot, No.1, Mk.1 Rocket Projectiles
  • 60lb. Concrete Practice Shell, Rocket Projectiles
  • 25lb. Shot, Practice (Concrete) Rocket Projectiles
  • 1,000lb H.E.M.C. 'Freefall' Bombs
  • 500lb H.E.M.C. 'Freefall' Bombs
  • 250lb H.E.M.C. 'Freefall' Bombs

You can purchase this and other items directly from Czech Master Resin or from the many retailers that carry their products.

Steve

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford