Since the growth of 1:32, early aviation has enjoyed the release of fine subject. HGW is in the lead with detail sets for many all plastic kits. HGW has done a "Super Detail Set" #132044 1:32 for the WNW Albatros D.V / D.Va kit.
Set Contains
#132055 Albatros Seatbelts (micro fibre). (Review done at Aeroscale previously).
#132056 Albatros Surface Details (Smaller set shown with the seatbelt set in Aeroscale review).
#132040 Albatros S Radiator
#132023 Mercedes D.III PE Set. (Review done at Aeroscale previously).
#632006 Albatros MASK
Wood grain Decal (light wood) - Tester (Review on 1:48 full set done at Aeroscale previously)
The wood grain decal is called a tester.
Each set comes with individual card stock or paper instructions.
#132055 Albatros Seatbelts
Contains 24 micro fiber straps
And 34 @ nickel coated photoetch items that include PE fittings
#132056 Albatros Surface Details
Contains 62 @ nickel coated photoetch items that include PE fittings & facades
#132040 Albatros D.V / D.Va Radiator
Contains 18 @ nickel coated photoetch items that include PE fitting & facades
#132023 Mercedes D.III PE Set
Contains 30 @ nickel coated photoetch items that include:
14 @ Spark plug cable ends to cylinders (2 extras, part #1.
02 @ Magneto harness bands part #5 & 6.
02 @ Sparkplug to magneto harness items part #2 & 3.
06 @ water pipe connections between the cylinders part #7.
02 @ Magneto wire connectors to the starting magneto part #10.
01 @ Circular union boss plate for the forward connections of the upper & lower halves of the crank case part #8.
01 @ Carburetor linkage unit for inflight compensations part #4. This is a part seen on 180hp D.IIIaü types.
02 @ Datum plates 1 for motor type and 1 for wiring schematics part #9 & 11.
#632006 Albatros MASK
Contains Quick masks for wheel cover & tire demarcations and windscreens.
The wood grain decal
This is called a tester but should be considered a teaser to get you interested in purchasing the separate full sheets. (I did a review on the 1:48 wood grain sheets here at Aeroscale).
Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on AEROSCALE.
Highs: Good quality PE amd micro fiber straps items. Lows: PE needs scouring and scraping for better adherance to surfaces. Some items are two dimensional and require thickening for a better representation. Masks are pretty skimpy compared to "other" versions.Verdict: While pricey it comes with some decent details. These are some of the only aftermarket detail items available so in one set there is value.
About Stephen T. Lawson (JackFlash) FROM: COLORADO, UNITED STATES
I was building Off topic jet age kits at the age of 7. I remember building my first WWI kit way back in 1964-5 at the age of 8-9. Hundreds of 1/72 scale Revell and Airfix kits later my eyes started to change and I wanted to do more detail. With the advent of DML / Dragon and Eduard I sold off my ...
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