Maestro Models

1/72 SAAB JAS 39 Gripen ladder

Product # MMP7218

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Sept 27 2011

 

This pre-painted new photo etch boarding ladder from Maestro Models is and designed to fit the JAS 39 Gripen.

This pre-painted photo etch set is made by Eduard for Maestro Models so you know it is good quality photo etch.  You will be required to do some 90° bends, but thankfully you can buy a photo etch bending tool from The Small Shop does make folding photo etch much easier.  

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This is an incredibly delicate looking ladder that will be a stunning addition to your model.  You also get an additional larger (wider) top step that its beside the regular top step and I'm assuming this wider top step is for the repair crews when servicing the aircraft....maybe to hold tools and parts etc.

There are also little wheels for the bottom of the ladder and pads for where the ladder rests against the side of the fuselage.

The instructions are clear and include 2 pages to help you with assembling this ladder.  

This is a very well designed ladder and I am impressed with the design and the thought that went into getting the small details right on this ladder.  You can buy this ladder direct from the Maestro Models.  They also have a massive selection of detail items mostly relating to Swedish jets, so drop by their website to see more cool detail items.

Steve Bamford

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford