Starling Models
1/144 Flower Class Detail Set


 
Reviewed by Martin J Quinn
June 2018
Starling Models has released of photo-etch detail set for Flower Class Corvettes of the Second World War, Flower Class Detail Set.   The set includes parts to compliment previously released items released by Eduard and L'Arsenal, including parts not included in either of those sets. 

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THE FRETS
There are two photo-etch frets included, which Starling has listed as "parts".   Part 1 includes such items as alternate bridge wing supports for RN ships, alternate aerial supports, bridge front, funnel aerial supports, MF/DR aerial, engine house hatches, photo-etch name plates and a Canadian Maple Leaf, for those wishing to model Royal Canadian Navy Flowers.    Part 2 has netting for the railings, porthole covers, deck scuttle covers, a deck for the bridge and a Captains chair. 

Everything looks good, with some nice relief etched detail.   I was especially impressed with the nameplates. 
Close ups of some of the fret details.
INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions are on a double sided piece of paper.  On the front side, you'll find a parts list as well as a small photo of the frets, while the instructions - and few photos - are on the back side.  The instructions are pretty basic, but should be sufficient to do the job. 
CONCLUSIONS
The 1/144 Revell Flower Class Corvette is quite familiar to most ship modelers, and often seen on the contest tables at model shows.   This set - when used in conjunction with the Eduard sets for the Snowberry - should help any modeler turn this venerable kit into a show stopper. 

This is Starling Models Flower Class Detail Set. The set retails for £10, which is currently about $13.30 USD, and is available from Starling Models. Thanks to Starling Models for the review sample.   Recommended.


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