Aires

1/72 Mistel 2 conversion set version 2

 product # 7226 for Hasegawa kit

Product article by Steve Bamford on Dec 1 2009

 

This latest release from Aires is the Mistel 2 conversion set version 2.  This set permits you to convert a Ju-88 into a flying bomb with a Fw 190A-8 or F-8 riding on top of the Ju-88 piggyback as a guidance for the Ju-88.  This set includes the resin warhead that will replace the cockpit nose area on the 1/72 Hasegawa Ju-88.  You also get all the struts and braces for the top of the Ju-88 to secure it to the underside of the Fw-190 that will be riding piggyback.  This set has the short "probe" on the end of the warhead.

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The quality of the resin casting is flawless and bubble free.  There is 2 pages of instructions to guide you though the conversion process.

The Mistel variants have always held my interest due to their delicate appearance and it's good to see this set and the other Mistel conversion sets from Aires.  

You can purchase this and other fine resin detail items directly from Aires or from the many retailers that carry their products.  A list of some of those retailers can be found here.    

Steve

I would like to thank Aires for providing me with this review sample.

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford