Eduard re-released in somewhat limited numbers the ProfiPACK quarter scale Hawker Tempest Mk.V Series 1 and Tim Hatton is very fortunate to get his hands on one

Armament consists of the 20 mm Hispano Mk.II canons with the long barrels attached to a small section of the leading edge. Not sure why this is separate, but it will spoil the look of the leading edge if you don’t blend them in correctly. Even though there are two types of rocket projectile provided: with rails or without, this release does not use them. Also missing are bombs or drop tanks. There are preformed holes in the lower wing if you can’t resist installing the rockets. Though I have a feeling the early Tempest V’s were rarely fitted with external ordnance.

 

There are masks for the windscreen and canopy as well as the wheel hubs, wing root walkways along and the ID lights.

 

The two sheets of decals are printed in house and as you would expect the quality is superb. There are no wing or fuselage stripes included. There are quite a few stencils to apply and there is a guide in the instructions

 



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