The
Kit
This First Look
isn't going to be a large review. That's because there is little
difference between the first F.2A release ("Late") and
this release ("Early"). The major differences being new
box art, new decals, and the inclusion of the clear plastic
pieces. If you read Dennis Ugulano's excellent build up review in
the February 2004 IM edition, it should give you a good idea of
what to expect when building one of these Felixstowe's. In
addition, you can read Michael Benolkin's comments in his First
Look of the "Late" version in the August 2003 IM
edition.
The decals cover
the following schemes:
-
Felixstowe
F.2A "Early", s/n N4283, Flown by Flight Commanders
G E Livock and R Leckie, based at Felixstowe, 1918
-
S/N N4512,
based at Great Yarmouth, June 1918
-
S/N and home
base unknown, 1918
- S/N 4300,
based at Felixstowe, autumn 1918
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Decals are
nicely printed and in register; however, they only cover national
markings and some stencil data. If you want to finish your model
in one of the more unusual schemes (for example, the cover scheme
with the "squiggles" on the fuselage) you're on your
own. Either through painting or creation of your own decals will
this be accomplished.
Conclusion
Like the other
F.2A this will build into an impressive model. There is work to be
done to get to its conclusion - this is no "shake and
bake" kit - but most of us are modelers and it shouldn't pose
too much difficulty to complete this model. Now the rigging, on
the other hand, could take a properly trained spider - or a lot of
time and patience - to effectively achieve. Another Roden that
comes recommended.
My thanks to
Roden and Squadron for the review kit.
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