Chinese
company Panda have released a few subjects to date and have an impressive
looking list of future releases...
This
is the first Panda kit I've bought and, as well as being an interesting
subject, represents an 'interesting' set of mouldings.
Detail
is simplified and the components rather 'clunky' - I'm no helicopter kit
expert, but I do wonder whether this is a scaled up version of a smaller scale
kit.
Whilst
basic, construction looks straightforward and, with a little extra work, the
end results can look very good. The most obvious 'accuracy' issue is, to my
mind, the nose contours (the kit appears a little 'blunt' for this variant) -
something comparison with photos and a few modelling skills will easily fix.
Components
are well packaged in separate bags and the clear parts look good and clear -
if a little thick.
So,
basic - but lots of potential. Kit includes fairly dull USN markings - the
UH-1N has sported many bright schemes over the years and I'm sure the
after-market boys will be along shortly.
Review
model courtesy of my wallet.
