F-4DableModels

1/48 LAU-138 BOL AIM-9 launch rails

Product # R48001 for $7.00 for Hasegawa F-14 kit

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 25 2011

 

This latest release from F-4DableModels is their first resin aftermarket accessory in 1/48 scale and includes a pair of 1/48 LAU-138 BOL AIM-9 launch rails.

This launch rails is intended as a direct replacement of the Hasegawa BOL launch rails found in their more recent F-14A/B/D releases, which are inaccurate in several aspects.

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The quality of the resin casting is flawless and bubble free.  Each set contains a pair of LAU-138 launch rails cast with the stub pylons, ready to be mounted on your 1/48 Hasegawa F-14.
These parts may be used on RAF Tornados & Harrier Gr.7/9’s, but it will be necessary to remove the stub pylon first.

There is one page of instruction which are very straight forward and easy to follow.

It was difficult to photograph the fine detail on these launch rails......they truly are exquisite and contain wonderful crisp fine detail with recessed panel lines.  These will be a wonderful addition to your next F-14 kit.  I look forward to more releases from F-4DableModels. 

You can purchase these directly from the F-4DableModels website.    

I would like to thank F-4DableModels for providing me with this review sample.

Steve Bamford

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford