Revell 1/72 Focke Wulf Ta 152 H
- 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
Very simple instructions with only 9 steps:
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:
Primed in a medium-grey colour:
