Eduard "Royal Class" Avia B.354, 1:72

[dr_gn]

This is what a state-of-the-art 1:72 kit looks like folks:

http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/3607-172...

Now top of my wants list.

[sad61t]

And I thought the detail on the new tool Airfix Tiger Moth was pretty good, but the Eduard kit is staggering.

How come things have moved on so much in the last few years? CAD tools, CNC machines and injection molding simulation have been around for a couple of decades so it can't all be down to computers being used more. Kits being aimed at adult hobbyists rather than as children's toys? I guess at 13 I'd have been less interested in the detail if it had been available.

[Eric Mc]

Eduard really are raising the bar in 1/72. It will be interesting to see how well it goes together.

Their prices are not that excessive either (take note, Hasegawa).

[dr_gn]

According to the review:

"Having built that test shot, I know this model builds beautifully..."

It works out at just over £12 per aircraft (there are 4 in the box), which is incredible value considering what you get.

[Eric Mc]

Do they make you buy four aircraft? That's a bit naughty.

Is the kit available as a single model?

[ecsrobin]

Eric Mc said:

Do they make you buy four aircraft? That's a bit naughty.

Is the kit available as a single model?

4 aircraft for £48 can't grumble with that.

[sad61t]

Eric Mc said:

Do they make you buy four aircraft? That's a bit naughty.

Is the kit available as a single model?

Yes, the article is the four model 'Royal' pack at 1490Kc (£48 from above) with book, PE & masks, but they also have a single model 'Weekend edition' pack for 225Kc (£7.25 at equivalent exchange rates).
http://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/plastic-kits/av...
Weekend Edition of Avia B.534 IV. série by Eduard in 72nd scale.
* plastic parts: Eduard
* No. of decal options: 2
* Decals: Eduard
* PE parts: no
* painting mask: no

Edited by sad61t on Wednesday 1st April 20:45

[Eric Mc]

sad61t said:

Yes, the article is the four model 'Royal' pack at 1490Kc (£48 from above) with book, PE & masks, but they also have a single model 'Weekend edition' pack for 225Kc (£7.25 at equivalent exchange rates).
http://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/plastic-kits/av...
Weekend Edition of Avia B.534 IV. série by Eduard in 72nd scale.
* plastic parts: Eduard
* No. of decal options: 2
* Decals: Eduard
* PE parts: no
* painting mask: no

Edited by sad61t on Wednesday 1st April 20:45

That's not bad at all. The 354 is quite a pretty little aeroplane.