Modifying could be an interesting and fun challenge. Using duplicate sets could create some unique builds – a Twin Mustang could be built with two Mustang sets with some alterations. However, that doesn’t mean that the sets can’t be combined with other Quickbuild sets. One thing that I would like to take a closer look at is building with the parts – while they are LEGO standard, they are specialized enough to make it a challenge to use with LEGO elements. Either way, that would allow the model to be displayed without the stand in a landing mode.īut that’s all that was amiss with the set. ![]() This leads me to my request: could there be an option to have open landing gear? It could be folding landing gear (which would be cool) or a separate building option. You can either mount the plane without the drop tank or display the model with the drop tank. The one complaint is that the model has a drop tank (which is something I didn’t know they had, so points for teaching me something new!) that prevents the stand from being used. With this set, I have one complaint and one request. This will take less than an hour to build, and is a good starter model for beginners and those wanting a, um, quick build. It’s a decent size to show and sturdy enough to play with. The good news is that the set meets both bars easily.Īnother look at the stickers – the colored plastic make the model look pretty sharp.Īll in all, this is an easy model that yields a a nice rendition of the source plane. This sets a low bar for building, but a high bar for accessibility. If you look at the box, you’ll see the age level this set is pointed at: 5+. You can see the studs that are in the parts pretty easily here. An exploded view gives you an idea of the construction of the set: This review is for the Messerschmitt model.Īs a Quickbuild set, the plane is made up of 36 pieces. The brick standard, in fact, is LEGO compatible (I checked)! I was sent a couple of Airfix sets to review: A Messerschmitt Bf 109 and a Volkswagen Camper Van. However, the smaller scale kept me from building more from them.Īirfix has continued to produce models and a few years ago began producing Quickbuild sets – what makes these of interest to LEGO builders is that they use the brick standard to make their models – so no glue is needed. Another of the companies that I bought models from was Airfix, which had smaller scale models and more interestingly, figures. I loved the Monogram models because they had extra details, such as support crew figures and vehicles. By the time I was in high school, I had built a little in LEGO, but also was building and painting 1:48 scale models of World War 2 planes. ![]() For me, I started at a young age making scale model of planes. Interested? Read on…īuilding for many of us began before brick building. In this case, brick standards are used to make models. Most of these are third-party producers or offer an item that LEGO does not produce. is offered the opportunity to review items and kits from time to time that may have appeal to LEGO builders.
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