The Little World

And to think I was considering chopping the tail off this plane and making it into a silver prototype. I’m so glad I’m lazy.

The Dragon model of the Shrike A25-A has come out very well, despite the funny landing gear doors. The interior is detailed enough that if I had wished, the glasswork could have been left open. The bomb bay invites inspection, as do many of the other small details – in any case it has come out far more exciting than the sad box art would have suggested.

The half-open dive brakes are a deliberate decision in defiance of Dragon. They did a fine job of moulding the brake frame hinges in fully-open position but experience reminds me that if I had deployed them that far out there would have been constant breakages.

The PE cover and injection frame do meld well.

And I have to love a plane that, quite authentically, has only 6 decals to stick on. No stencils, no kill marks, no pinup girls.

The cockpit area is, as I mentioned, quite detailed. Fortunately the glazing is also very clear so I can leave it closed to resist dust. I chose the twin .30’s over the single .50 but it makes no difference when they are under cover.

Now to see what next I can dive into…

Boom-boom.