MV-22B Osprey

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MV-22B Osprey

MV-22B Osprey U.S.M.C. Tiltrotor Transport

by: Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]

SUMMARY
Highs: Great details. Only game in town? Lows: Some minor fog noted with the upper cockpit glass/crystal. Verdict: If you want to build a 1/72 Osprey, this is the one.

Scale:		1:72
Mfg. ID:		01571
Suggested Retail:		$45
PUBLISHED:		Oct 17, 2013
NATIONALITY:		United States

NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
THIS REVIEWER:		89.91%
MAKER/PUBLISHER:		85.84%

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About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...

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Comments

Herchealer

I would be willing to do a build review for you, since I have been around these aircraft some. Let me know

OCT 17, 2013 - 04:42 AM

RedwingNev

Thanks for that Jim, looks like a big improvement over the Italeri kit. Only question is how much ££££ it will cost in the UK...

OCT 17, 2013 - 08:18 AM

Joel_W

Very interesting release by Hasegawa. I could see me spending some serious bench time with this kit as a great change of pace from my constant 1/48 scale WW11 aircraft. Joel

OCT 24, 2013 - 12:48 AM

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