White Ensign Models 1/350 USS Essex Airwing Detail Set First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | January 2005 | Manufacturer | White Ensign Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | USS Essex Airwing Detail Set | Scale | 1/350 |
| Kit Number | PE3553 | Primary Media | Photo-Etch |
| Pros | Adds detail and fidelity to the flight deck of Trumpeter's 1/350 USS Essex | Cons | |
| Skill Level | Advanced | MSRP (USD) | Approx $30.00 |
First Look
White Ensign Models continues to turn out some very interesting detail sets in their 1/350 scale range. This particular release is more like a "super set" in that it has just about everything you'll need on the flight deck of Trumpeter's 1/350 USS Essex.
This set includes:
- Six sets of SBD Dauntless Exterior Details
- Six sets of SBD Dauntless Interior Details
- Six sets of TBF Avenger Interior Details
- Six sets of TBF Avenger Exterior Details
- Six Forklifts w/Drivers
- 18 Bomb Carts
- Six three-wheel Tow Tractors
- Six three-wheel Tow Tractors
- 12 Tow Bars
- Six extra figures
- 10 Torpedo/Bomb Trailers
- Six sets of SB2C Helldiver Interior Details
- Six sets of SB2C Helldiver Exterior Details
- Six sets of F6F Hellcat Exterior Details
- Six sets of F6F Hellcat Interior Details
- Six sets of F4U Corsair Exterior Details including your choice of three-bladed or four-bladed props
- Six sets of F4U Corsair Interior Details
- Two officer figures (how do you tell?)
- 12 Aircrew figures
- 17 Flight Deck figures
Each aircraft detail set contains gear doors, flaps, landing gear doors, propellers and complete cockpits, as applicable.
This set provides a nice range of details to dress up some of the airwing and add much of the other details onto the deck of your USS Essex. When coupled with the other fitting sets from White Ensign Models, you'll definitely have a work of art for your mantle!
Just when you thought you couldn't find any greater detail in 1/350 scale, White Ensign Models has come alongside with their latest creations.
Definitely recommended for advanced ship builders!
My sincere thanks to White Ensign Models for this review sample!