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 ====== Revell 1/72 Focke Wulf Ta 152 H ======
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+  * Manufacturer: Revell
+  * Part number: 04166
+  * Year of production: A rebox and reissue of an old 1980s 'Frog' model kit
+  * Scale: 1/72
+  * Kit type: Fixed posed aircraft
+  * Vehicle: (late WW2 era) German high altitude interceptor
+  * Build date: 2024
+==== Box Art ====
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+Very simple instructions with only 9 steps:
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+==== Tools Used ====
+  * Craft knife
+  * Sanding sticks
+  * Cutters/snips
+==== Thoughts ====
+My daughters and I bought this kit in early August 2024 to build together as one of their first model kits; youngest picked this one, and her elder sister picked an Me262.
+The build was pretty straight forward, and it is a very simple kit - based on a rather old model. Some help was given with the fit and glue of the more complicated pieces, as well as those requiring constant pressure whilst setting.
+It wasn't too bad, fit wise, but there are few bits and pieces that leave small gaps - where the wings join the main body, and around the edge of the engine cowling (which itself is rather poor design). I also made up some replacement pistons for the landing gear from brass rod as a means to reinforce the landing gear itself. The cockpit is ludicrously simple and may even be better covered up by a tinted canopy!
+Still, we had fun.
+I intend to do most of the painting (via airbrush) for her, and we'll do the detailing and transfers together.
+==== In Progress Images ====
+Basic out-of-box build:
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+Primed in a medium-grey colour:
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+==== Finished Images ====