Revell 04257 Concorde 1:144 Scale Unbuilt/Unpainted Plastic Model Kit

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Kind of a really big Mirage, my Dad always said. I've seen them up close as well, and they are small. Sort of like a Vulcan. The engineers fought like hell not to have windows, but couldn't sell it to the owners. New tool New decals New decals New decals New box New tool New box New decals New box New box New box New box New box New box New box New box New box Model set New box New decals Full history » Instructions Pros: Great subject, comprehensive decal sheet with all markings of British Airways through the years Since 1957, the Heller brand has made a name for itself in the RC modeling sector thanks to its quality models. Faced with precursors such as Airfix in the 50s, the company Heller stands out and positions itself as a competitor in the market. The scope, presentation, and finish of its models ensure a place of choice in front of others. What are the specialties of the manufacturer Heller?

Concorde Air France/ Zocker J Assembly / Revell 1/144 scale Concorde Air France/ Zocker J

The finished model is eye-catching, mostly because of the subject. Serious modelers will want to take more time than the 45 hours I put into mine to improve the fit, clean up mold marks, and perhaps try to make the hinged nose work better. Along with the soft detail comes notquite sharp edges to the parts, resulting in seams on most components that need to be filled. Take care assembling the engine pods as all the parts are handed. Based on a new tooling release of an Air France aircraft by Heller in 2004, the 1:72 scale Concorde was subsequently released by Airfix in 2005 in British Airways guise. The last re-release by Airfix was in 2008, however Revell then decided to market this kit and in 2015 we saw their effort become available. All versions have the same plastic in the box coming from the same moulds and it was really only new decals and box art that distinguished between them.The plastic main landing-gear struts are fortified with metal rods. The main wheel well doesn't fit tightly to the wing bottom, but the main doors hide most of the mismatch. Brooklands Museum depends on the generosity of its friends and supporters. If you have been captivated by our stories of motoring or aviation history, our amazing events, or our commitment to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers, we hope you will consider making a donation. It is a ready-to-be-assembled model of the legendary Concorde. Paint, brush and glue are provided. This aircraft beats all altitude records, 21,000 meters. France and England each designed a supersonic aircraft in 1956. The two projects merged in 1962 and the first prototype was released in 1967. In 1961, these studies resulted in two separate projects, which merged on November 29, 1962 into a single project involving four main companies: Aérospatiale, BAC, Rolls-Royce and SNECMA.

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The French company produces plastic and acrylic models of different scales. Specifically, the scales are 1/400, 1/125, 1/72 and 1/35. The decal sheet is vast, that’s an A3 cutting mat underneath and the sheet is slightly larger than the box itself, however it depicts all three of the schemes used during the lifespan of the Concorde operated by British Airways, with the serials of all seven aircraft. W time, the brand's collections multiply with eclectic scales. In addition, these types of products are rapidly diversifying: Concorde had already broken records for altitude (21,000 m) and speed (March 2.2). On January 21, 1976, a new era of commercial scheduled air transport opened under the colors of Air France and British Airways. Arguably the most beautiful aircraft to rise from a runway, the supersonic Concorde airliners were recently retired. A traveler able to afford a Concorde flight enjoyed a trans-Atlantic crossing in a bit more than three hours. The graceful deltas were expensive to operate and their sonic booms forced the carriers to restrict supersonic speeds for the over-ocean portions of their flights.Airfix's (and Heller's - soon-to-be released with Air France markings) new Concorde kit provides a great addition to the small but significant line of 1/72 scale airliner kits. It's molded in white, clear, silver, and dark metallic-gray styrene, and has vinyl tires. The kit comes with paint brushes, small plastic "tinlets" of acrylic paint, glue, and Clearfix brand liquid window material. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. The integrity of the mechanism that allows the nose to droop is compromised by a complex design and the combination of soft white and brittle clear styrene. It worked once for me before something gave way. I ended up gluing the nose in the raised position. An instruction manual is provided for you inside the box.

Paint and glue : To be bought separately
I built the 1/144 version several years ago, and the windshield did not look right no matter what I did. I would go with the bigger kit. Its a relatively small aircraft. I saw one upclose on the tarmac at JFK when an Airfrance flight of mine had to transfer airplanes. I couldn't believe how small it was in person.