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Workbench Review

Kinetic Gold IA 58 Pucara, British GR1/GR3 Harrier, U.S. Marines AV-8A Harrier, & Italeri P-38J Lightning

It’s all about aircraft in this episode with 4 new airplane kits!

Reviewed by Aaron Skinner, Tim Kidwell

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  • Kit: 85-5479
  • Scale: 1:48
  • Price: 11
Manufacturer:
Revell
Pros:
Great fit and alignment, good interior and landing gear, choice of open or closed canopy, optional drop tanks, bombs, and "bazooka" rocket launchers
Cons:
  • Radiator intakes too thick, drop tanks misshapen, decals lack detail
  • The first new injection-molded 1/72 scale Lightning since the early 1990s is a welcome addition to the Academy line. The first issue is the J model in Pacific Theater markings
Comments:
Injection-molded, 124 parts, decals, self-adhesive foil panels

In this episode of New Product Rundown, Aaron Skinner and Tim Kidwell look at 4 scale model kits:

  • Kinetic Gold’s 1/48 scale IA 58 Pucara
  • Kinetic Gold’s 1/48 scale British GR1/GR3 Harrier
  • Kinetic Gold’s 1/48 scale AV-8A Harrier used by the U.S. Marines
  • Italeri’s 1/72 scale P-38J Lightning

This episode brought to you by HobbyZone USA!

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