An interesting selection for number 195 in the Squadron/Signal in action series. By Al Adcock, US Liaison Aircraft in action will fill a void in your aircraft reference library.

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Nice one Mal

Liaison aircraft may not be the most glamorous subjects in the world, but their contribution in warfare is undeniable. A fine review pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of the title from a modeller's viewpoint.

All the best

Rowan

Hi Mal!

Good to see something about liaison planes! As Rowan said, they are very important too. Nice informative review.

You asked yourself if kits of the L-4 were available. I know at least one: Smer's 1/48 L-4 Cub (see below an OOB build). I'm afraid the kit isn't much detailed and will require a LOT of work to bring it up to your standards!



The kit is listed as 1/48 but I'm not sure about that... I guess it was made with an old Heller mold of the 60' and could be 1/50 scale...

Jean-Luc

Hi there

A couple of other Allied liason aircraft are available in 1/48 scale.

Hobbycraft do a neat little Cub:

The fuselage is moulded clear to avoid separate side windows, but the interior is very basic.

Sword do an Auster:


This has a better interior, but would take some modification work, with different glazing, plus a new engine and cowling, to get it approaching US standards.

All the best

Rowan

Thanks for the heads up on the available kits, I'll look into them.
Mal