Sheet: |
Aeromaster 72-131: B-29s over Korea pt II |
Units: | 30 BS/19 BW |
Price |
$ |
Reviewer: |
Several of
these aircraft are from some 1/48 sheets that Aeromaster does, but I'm glad
to see them done in 1/72, a scale that takes a back seat in the US in terms
of aftermarket stuff. As I've mentioned in other reviews, there are two
kits for this; an oldie by Airfix and the newer one by Academy. Both have
their problems in terms of fit, but the majority will go for the Academy
version, I do believe. All aircraft on the sheet are in natural metal with
black de-icer boots and tail band. Blue is on the fin tip, wing tips, nose
gear doors, on a nose band and a section of the fuselage above the wings.
Really the only difference is the nose art and serial number. You'll have
to get the insignia and big USAF for the wings from the kit or some other
source
Basically,
you have a choice of doing 'Southern Comfort', 'Atomic Tom' or 'Dragon
Lady'.
'Atomic Tom' was the first B-29 to drop bombs on Korea, 'Dragon Lady' has five confirmed Mig Kills, and 'Southern Comfort' just has cool nose art, though shown on the sheet after it was censored by adding clothing.
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