Any Thoughts on This Kit ?

SteveFL

 

 

 

I currently have 5 of these kits in my stash with one being the Revell boxing (exact same kit).   I sold 2 and now down to 5.  This was part of Bandai’s Weekend Wing Series that they released in the early 70’s along with the Bonanza, Piper Cherokee 140, Super Cub, Cessna 150, 172, and the Subaru FA200.  It’s interesting and welcomed that Minicraft, who now owns the molds, re-released a few of these with new beautiful decal sheets.  The 150, 172, and Super Cub are particularly impressive and recommended.  I’m still waiting for them to re-release the Mooney as well as the Subaru. 

 

Anyway, the old Bandai release does not have a good decal sheet.  In fact, you only get Japanese registration numbers.  It’s up to you on how you want it painted or striped.  The nice blue and green striping you see on the box art will have to be masked and painted.  This is why I like the new Minicraft releases as they provide not only US Registration numbers, but great colorful striping if you don’t feel like painting.  Yes, you will need to add nose weight, but be careful because like all the others, it includes a complete engine; so you may have to not include it to make room for the weight.  The cabin is basic.  You will want to add seatbelts and detail the instrument panel.  It goes together quite nicely.  It’s going to come down to how you paint/custom decal the exterior.  An interesting note is that all these Weekend Wings Series each include the same pink colored sprue of 4 civilian figures, which would make a nice civilian airport diorama.  I think 2 are standing passengers, a pilot, and a mechanic.

 

 

My friend has pictures of his father in laws aircraft which I have not seen yet.So it shoild interestinghpw its going to ne painted and decaled.

I currently have 5 of these kits in my stash with one being the Revell boxing (exact same kit).   I sold 2 and now down to 5.  This was part of Bandai’s Weekend Wing Series that they released in the early 70’s along with the Bonanza, Piper Cherokee 140, Super Cub, Cessna 150, 172, and the Subaru FA200.  It’s interesting and welcomed that Minicraft, who now owns the molds, re-released a few of these with new beautiful decal sheets.  The 150, 172, and Super Cub are particularly impressive and recommended.  I’m still waiting for them to re-release the Mooney as well as the Subaru. 

Anyway, the old Bandai release does not have a good decal sheet.  In fact, you only get Japanese registration numbers.  It’s up to you on how you want it painted or striped.  The nice blue and green striping you see on the box art will have to be masked and painted.  This is why I like the new Minicraft releases as they provide not only US Registration numbers, but great colorful striping if you don’t feel like painting.  Yes, you will need to add nose weight, but be careful because like all the others, it includes a complete engine; so you may have to not include it to make room for the weight.  The cabin is basic.  You will want to add seatbelts and detail the instrument panel.  It goes together quite nicely.  It’s going to come down to how you paint/custom decal the exterior.  An interesting note is that all these Weekend Wings Series each include the same pink colored sprue of 4 civilian figures, which would make a nice civilian airport diorama.  I think 2 are standing passengers, a pilot, and a mechanic.

Don Stauffer

Never knew about it till I saw your picture, but sure would like to find one and give it a try.  Not enough light planes available.

Tojo72;

 I believe you will enjoy this kit .Pretty straightforward and looks good done .Don't forget Nose weight, and as " G " said watch those Decals ! T.B.

I've got one on the collection, memory tells me it looks good in the box.

I'm sure it's a good model. Bandai was a major maker for a while. I think Entex reboxed their kits.

Probable glitches will be the decals. If you can, scan them before they hit water.

The clear part may be scratched up but thats no big deal. Should be a nice build.

My kit was not a Bandai (it was a Minicraft) but I did a Piper Cherokee 140 for my boss.  He owns one and takes me up all the time, so I built one for him for Christmas one year.  Not much to the kits.  Mine had a cool engine to build, but other then the detail was pretty good and it was a quick build.  Only 7 steps.  I think you'll have a blast building it.

Never knew about it till I saw your picture, but sure would like to find one and give it a try.  Not enough light planes available.

That looks very interesting