Operation Chastise - The Dambusters
Ian, this is not the new release kit,
New
A09007 two decal options - same box no dam - updated? box art - new tool
A050138 one decal option - same box no dam - updated? box art - new tool
You can see here the new release review/pics
http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/Airfix_1_72_Avro_Lancaster_B_III_Dambuster_A09007_In_Box_about38422.html
My kit A50061 one decal option - dam - mold year unknown.
It's plain Jane inside,
i just added a bit of plastic card stock for a bit of a bulkhead look, same with the rear gunner position,
otherwise you see one continuous ''nothing in there''.
Pe fitted now on plastic card pieces instead if just a dead flat look on the fuse sides.
Another bit of a worry is this here
There are no parts that fit in there in the kit
notice the Tamiya 48th instruction sheet view of the same area.
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10176186z4/70/4
I just filled those square holes in with some evergreen card stock - Rad shutters closed - in flight, not worrying about the slots in them
Another thing was the bomb, Airfix had it molded with very heavy defined slats, new release it is smooth
Apparently they were fitted with wooden slats to help protect the bomb when it was dropped, but testing reveled they made no difference at all, so were removed.
Some were dark green, some red oxide, only one was black and that one was P - Popsie - after it fell from the aircraft when loading.
Why they painted it black is unknown.
Had Airfix held this set back to include the new release, I think it would of been a much better kit/build, it states on the box made in India and China as well.