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The Airfix Model Airplane Kit Starter Set - A55002 Red Arrows Hawk is a 1:72 scale model designed for both adults and kids aged 14 and up. This beginner-friendly kit includes 24 parts, paints, brushes, and glue, making it an ideal introduction to the world of model building. With a rich history dating back to 1952, Airfix offers a diverse range of model kits that cater to enthusiasts of all skill levels.
R**.
Middle-aged man assembles model aircraft after 20+ year hiatus
I like that it had nearly everything included -- all that is required, in addition, are small cutters, robust scissors, or a razor blade to remove the pieces from the sprue, and a nail file or bit of sandpaper to smooth some of the edges of the model.This is a serious positive, as it allows someone to put a model together without an investment in paints, and then having random paint pots that don't go to anything, and then buying more models to use the paints, but then buying more paints to complete those models, on and on, and over again.I was free of this madness for over twenty years, and then, perhaps through nostalgia in thinking of simple times, I bought this kit. I have to knock off one star as some of the acrylic paints were dried and it is a terrible pain to bring them back. It can be done with drops of water and a relatively solid implement, such as a chopstick, and then work it until smooth. I decided to use Gordon's gin, rather than water, thinking that it might react better. I'm not sure if it helped the paint, but it certainly helped my mood during the ordeal.
J**.
Starter set, not so much.
A person would be better off buying the model kit and supplies separately. Kit is decent, paint was dried up. I got two of them to give as gifts and both were like that.
F**I
Paint Arrived Predried
I wanted to get back into the hobby quickly and easily, so thought this was a great concept. Unfortunately, 3 of the 4 paint jars came dry and almost bone dry rendering them unusable. I now think these sets should be avoided, especially since Amazon sells normal kits at a price which is competitive, even with paint purchase. You might spend a couple dollars more but this will ensure usable paints and more of it for the next project. Paints provided are RAF Dark Green, RAF Ocean Grey, RAF Medium Sea Grey and Flat Black. Otherwise the glue was acceptable and parts do fit together nicely, except for the prop shaft which needs resizing. I found returns are not possible for this, one must contact product support, it took over 3 weeks to get replacement paint, sans one.
G**D
excellent starter set and very clear for the beginning
I found that this kit was clearly very easy to follow through the instructions and is a subject I would recommend and makes a complete model on a stand
E**R
Para iniciantes
Qualidade qb para iniciar neste mundo do modelismo.
S**N
OK
Not many pieces but ok
R**N
Paints dried up
Bought it for me and my son, opened it before Christmas because he found it. 3 of the 4 paints was rock solid and dried out (still sealed) luckily I had spare model paints
S**N
Nice gift
My grandson loved it
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