| Date of Review |
October 2007 |
| Manufacturer |
AMS Resin |
| Subject |
F-100 335 Gallon Drop Tank Front Ends & RWR Fairing |
| Scale |
1/48 |
| Kit Number |
48016 |
| Media |
Resin |
| Pros |
Lengthens the Monogram 1/48 F-100
fuel tanks from 275 to 335 gallons as used during Vietnam
and later |
| Cons |
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| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
$6.00 (includes shipping) |
AMS Resin is a relatively new company with an interesting
product line. In this latest release, they've created a simple
conversion that replicates real life. To convert the F-100's
275 gallon fuel tank into a 335 gallon tank, the tank was lengthened
by 28 inches by inserting a cylinder approximately 26 inches
in diameter at the widest part of the tank. The 275 gallon
tank was cut in half at the widest point and the insert welded
into place.
The Monogram 1/48 F-100D kit comes with a pair of 275 gallon
tanks, which is ideal for operations in the 1950s when these
aircraft wore beautiful color schemes. By Vietnam however,
the tanks were modified to add additional range to the aircraft.
AMS Resin has engineered this set which provides
a new resin tank front end AND plug - an easy tank conversion.
In addition, the distinctive radar warning receiver (RWR)
antenna fairing that was installed under the nose of some Super
Sabres has also bee added to this set should you want to upgrade
your Monogram kit as well.
Look for some other interesting releases for the Monogram
1/48 F-100 series. AMS Resin provides some nice detail at a
very reasonable price.
Recommended for experienced modelers!
You can order this seat directly
from AMS Resin
http://mysite.verizon.net/resqt29j/
My sincere thanks to AMS Resin for this review sample!
For more information on the F-100 Super Sabre, stop by the
leading online reference on the subject at www.f-100.org.
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