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Item: 1/32 U.S. Army Air Force Fighter Pilot
Manufacturer: Master Details
Stock Number: 32011
MSRP: $14.95 plus shipping
Ordering Information: http://www.masterdetailsfromusa.com

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Advantages: Multiple poses, excellent sculpting, accurate proportions, no casting blocks.

Disadvantages: None noted.

Master Details has established a strong reputation for value and quality.  Their latest partsrelease, a 1/32 U.S. Army Air Force Fighter Pilot, should only serve to reinforce that reputation.  Flawlessly cast in a light cream color resin, the figure depicts a seated pilot figure suitable for placement in any WWII U.S. Army Fighter in European Theatre markings.  The figure is sculpted in standard Army Air Force gear with the exception of an R.A.F. Type C leather flight helmet.  This is a nice touch as many pilots adopted this headgear over the Army issued cloth helmets. 

The sculpting and proportions of the figure are top notch and, in keeping with most Master Details releases, there are numerous options including no less that 4 different heads head close updepicting goggles up, mask off, goggles down, mask off, goggles up, mask on and goggles down mask on. In addition, two sets of arms and three legs are supplied to provide for a variety of different pose options.  Casting blocks are minimal and limited to the bottom of the torso and heads.  Clean-up should be a breeze.

One really nice touch is that the goggles are sculpted hollow with instructions provided on how to fill the cavities with clear epoxy to simulate the lenses.  The most astonishing feature is that the eyes are sculpted in the goggles, allowing for an incredibly realistic depiction if a pilot with his goggles on.  Instructions are included for performing this task.goggles detail sheet

According to the directions, the figure is sculpted to drop fit into the Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D, however, it should be easy to adapt it to any of the 1/32 Army Air Force fighter kits on the market.  This figure will provide a wonderful enhancement to any of these kits and is a superb value for the money.

Highly recommended.
Thanks to Master Details for the review sample.

For more information or to order, visit http://www.masterdetailsfromusa.com.

 
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