Dora Wings are a maker of short-run models from the Ukraine, they make a range of 1/144, 1/72, 1/48 & 1/32 Aircraft
The 1/72 Percival Proctor comes in 3 boxings, this being the civil version dated 2019.
A sturdy correct sized box, with rather nice boxart..................
Sprues
A very crowded sprue, with alternate parts for the various boxings.
The sprues are pretty clean - no flash, the top sprue is very 'busy', the ingates look quite large..........
Very Clear Transparencies - note the canopy masks........
Instructions - A4 folded - looks like colour inkjet printed - reasonably clear - with one surprising omission! NO colour call outs or references anywhere, on instructions, or the box - really strange.
Marking options for New Zealand, Spain & GB civil versions ( although there is a VH-AUC on the decals - odd, because that is an Australian Cessna!). Really odd markings for the NZ version - not easy masking!
A few detail shots:
Detail looks a little soft in places. As with all short run models, the ingates are rather large, so a sharp scalpel will be needed. The Proctor was all-wood airframe, so, not many panel lines. Looks like a good short run kit, but I suspect a lot of dry fitting & adjustments may be needed, so maybe not for the beginner. The odd omission is the lack of any colour call outs, or references, so a certain amount of research will be needed, especially for the interior. Otherwise, with the provision of PE & masks it looks complete.
Availability? Stocked by the larger retailers - John has it in stock at £14.95 ( + p&p ), although I got mine cheaply from ebay.........
Dave
The 1/72 Percival Proctor comes in 3 boxings, this being the civil version dated 2019.
A sturdy correct sized box, with rather nice boxart..................
Sprues
A very crowded sprue, with alternate parts for the various boxings.
The sprues are pretty clean - no flash, the top sprue is very 'busy', the ingates look quite large..........
Very Clear Transparencies - note the canopy masks........
Instructions - A4 folded - looks like colour inkjet printed - reasonably clear - with one surprising omission! NO colour call outs or references anywhere, on instructions, or the box - really strange.
Marking options for New Zealand, Spain & GB civil versions ( although there is a VH-AUC on the decals - odd, because that is an Australian Cessna!). Really odd markings for the NZ version - not easy masking!
A few detail shots:
Detail looks a little soft in places. As with all short run models, the ingates are rather large, so a sharp scalpel will be needed. The Proctor was all-wood airframe, so, not many panel lines. Looks like a good short run kit, but I suspect a lot of dry fitting & adjustments may be needed, so maybe not for the beginner. The odd omission is the lack of any colour call outs, or references, so a certain amount of research will be needed, especially for the interior. Otherwise, with the provision of PE & masks it looks complete.
Availability? Stocked by the larger retailers - John has it in stock at £14.95 ( + p&p ), although I got mine cheaply from ebay.........
Dave