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This page was most recently updated Wednesday, March 02, 2005
| When a new friend from Australia sent new kits whose value far exceeded that of the pages of data I scanned and sent him via e, I decided to show my appreciation for his support by launching this new page. I hope this page sends some business to the kit makers included here. And if other kit manufacturers and/or retailers -- or just incredibly nice blokes as my friend Barry Tempest might say -- want to get aboard this page, please direct your good inentions to atp@aeroknow. |  |
 High Planes Models is probably the most esoteric kit producing enterprise going today. Their array of 1/72 and 1/48 kits of unlimited and midget racing aircraft and military birds makes my mouth water. After receiving three kits, I am determined to acquire and build everyone I can bet me 'ands on. Their 1/72 Hawker Sea Fury "Furias" (Racer 006 in the catalog) depicts a red and gold bird powered by Wright 3350 driving a four-blade prop. The box opens from the top; not the side which is The Way boxes should open. |
 Contents are a mite flashy, but that's expected with limited run kits. It's nothing a razor saw and a little sandpaper can't fix easily. Details are moulded very finely engraved, perhaps too shallow for hamfisted reviewers like yours truly, but most experienced modelers will truly appreciate it.
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 Notice the metal parts for landing gear struts, tail l.g., and cockpit stick. Two tail gear wheels and struts and a tail hook are included. I am guessing that a standard Sea Fury is either in or slated for their product line. Quality of the metal parts is first rate despite a little flash. Canopy is vacuformed.
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 I've set up a special work table in my office to work on review kits. The certificate above the table displays my involvement with Abe Lincoln's Air Force. To learn more about this group, e me.
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 Instructions are fine, but don't mention the extra parts. Top and bottom halves for a larger right wing radiator are included. Cockpit details are okay with panel, floor with side consoles a seat and back wall. Minimal effort is needed to fit these and the two piece engine. A hole for a prop shaft should be drilled before assembling the engine and installing it in a fuseage half. Getting it to fit, with just a little of the crankshaft extending past the cowling, will take significant effort. Note this is a very non-standard 3350, not a Centaurus, with an air scoop at the top. This also explains the four-blade prop instead of the five-blade Rotol original. |
 This 3350 equipped two seat Sea Fury took an extended hiatus from flight at Springfield's airport a few years ago. Look for more pictures of this bird at my Sea Fury Gallery here
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