1/350 Gold Plus
Hornet Extra Detail Set
#350-21A
Photo etch set by Gold Medal
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| If you are building the Trumpeter Hornet, you probably
already have the Gold Medal Models Fitting
set. This set takes over in the super detailing options where that
one left off. For the modeler so inclined, there are new catwalks to replace
the heavy molded ones in the kit. Unlike the plastic parts, these have
perforated see through sections that have a real scale appearance. |
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| The fret is relief etched to help define the details. All
new catwalks are the highlight of this set. Most carriers used a perforated
catwalk to provide access to the gun tubs and stations ringing the flight
deck and these certainly have a more to-scale appearance. These parts are
designed to work in conjunction with the plastic splinter shields and gun
tubs of the kit. I might suggest an alternative to using the plastic parts,
and that is to fabricate new shields from brass strip. You can also use
the brass that is left over from the fret if you have some shears to cut
it. |
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| The catwalks have rails attached to them where there is
no splinter shield or gun tub, a nice touch that will save you a lot of
work. The funnel catwalks are also etched with the railing attached. All
you have to do is roll the corners and join them to the folded up sides.
If you really want to go crazy on your flight deck then there are many
parts to help you out. A full set of arresting gear sheaves will give the
modeler something to fret over for many hours. These are etched
as two discs that are designed to fold over the arresting wire. Barrier
wire supports can be done in the raised or lowered position. Another nice
addition to this set is the boat cradles, and chocks to properly mount
the life boats and motor launches. The flight deck windbreaks are really
nice but if you mount yours in the up position you might want to plan a
few extra hours to attach all the included braces. |
| The instructions are well written and well illustrated. They show enough
detail view to leave little doubt as to where everything goes. A large
plan view further details the arresting gear and barrier support locations. |
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| Note: This reveiwed set is a sample of
the very first test piece so it has several flaws in the way the fold lines
on the railings aren't etched all the way clear. This makes the rails harder
to fold upright on their catwalks. All of these problems have already been
corrected and the revised software is on its way back to the etchers now.
This set is scheduled for release in mid February. |
Included in the set:
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Life raft net bottoms
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RDF direction finder antennas
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Boat supports, braces, and chocks
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LSO platform, bracing, and windscreen
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Accommodation ladders
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Flight deck windbreaks
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Arresting gear sheaves and barrier wires
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Catwalks and railings
Conclusions:
This set is a supplement to the Hornet
fittings set #350-21. It gives you the extra parts to take your ship
to the next dimension. I don't recommend this set for the beginner, but
anyone who has done a little scratch building will really appreciate the
fine parts included in this set.
Also available are the:
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