Well since I have no other idea about where to put this, and since it's a Beech and relatively modern...

Anyone have or have built the Entex 1/48 Beechcraft Bonanza V35 at all? I've been seeing a few of them floating around the world of Modelling classifieds and it piqued my interest not only because I am training to be a pilot, but because there's quite a few where my family's Piper is parked. Only problem is that I can't find any reviews of this kit anywhere. If someone is able to help me with this it'd be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Michael,

Entex's Bonanza was either from Bandai, Otaki or Takara molds. All made top-notch models. The 1/48 BE35 has an interior, engine, and a decal sheet with lots of numbers so you can make the N-number of your choice.

As far as I know, the moulds went to Minicraft with their other 1/48 civil subjects, so a review of the Minicraft boxing can let you know what to expect. This one includes the much later parts to make it a straight-tail Bonanza, but the original plastic is all on the sprues.

I found that the most troublesome part of the build was finding where to put enough nose weight to keep it from being a tail-sitter without sacrificing the nice little engine.

It sure looks like a nice little kit. The guy is asking $10 for it so I'll see if I can't bargain him down some.