The kit originates in Poland and has engraved panel lines. The Airfix and Frog kits have raised lines. It is possible that this is a slightly reworked Frog tooling.
This boxing only has the colourful test aircraft from the A&AEE circa 1970. There is another boxing with decals for RAF FAW7 or FAW 9 versions too.
Not very many parts to the kit, and they are spread over 4 sprues. Not all the parts are needed for this version. There are 4 missiles, which I now think are Firestreak and underwing fuel tanks.
The decals are very simple and look to be thick and glossy. No stencil data is provided.
The cockpit is a vertical sided hole in the top, the seats bear very little resemblance to the M-B Mk 2, and the crew need hospitalization
Personally I think the best option is to install substitute pilots in the cockpit.
The canopy which was loose in the box, is pretty low quality and not exactly crystal clear! Some Pledge/Klear/Future might help a bit.
The plastic has an odd texture to it - almost a wood grain effect. It'll need priming to see how smooth it is. There are quite a few sink marks too, some of which, on the upper wing will need smoothing over.
Everything is very simple - too simple really and is very reminiscent of a Frog kit. This one would be a "see right through the aircraft" type, so some sort of internal work will be needed to stop that!
Very cheap and moderately cheerful.
Cheers
Andrew
Plastyk Gloster Javelin FAW7/FAW9 1/72
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Re: Plastyk Gloster Javelin FAW7/FAW9 1/72
I think I could like this kit, wonder how it would scrub up?
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The wing to fuselage joint looks like it's going to be fun - the mating surface on the wings has rounded edges!
The surfaces look strange, with the wood grain look. If they need sanding to give a good finish, then that's a big job. Plus there are quite a few sink holes to deal with.
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The surfaces look strange, with the wood grain look. If they need sanding to give a good finish, then that's a big job. Plus there are quite a few sink holes to deal with.
Cheers
Andrew
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Re: Plastyk Gloster Javelin FAW7/FAW9 1/72
Thanks for posting this up Andrew, I've been watching one on eBay and i think I'll give it a miss now! Keep hunting the airfix/heller kits till a new one turns up.
Regards
Tom
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2016 A:B = 29:11
2015 A:B = 38:14
2014 A:B = 25:9
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2011 A:B = 39:11
2010 A:B = 51:10
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Re: Plastyk Gloster Javelin FAW7/FAW9 1/72
I only got it because of the red and white scheme.TomW wrote:Thanks for posting this up Andrew, I've been watching one on eBay and i think I'll give it a miss now! Keep hunting the airfix/heller kits till a new one turns up.
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Tom
A Heller or Airfix one will probably be less trouble!
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Re: Plastyk Gloster Javelin FAW7/FAW9 1/72
It certainly has a Froggy look to it.
I have an original Frog version somewhere in the stash.
I have an original Frog version somewhere in the stash.