Model Forum / General / Models / December 2009

We all know that inserts in a kit are a mixed blessing.  They allow a
multitude of different versions to be offered by the manufacturer, but on
the other had they usually require a bit of cleaning up.

But it depends on the kit.

I'm currently building the Tamiya 1/48 P-47D Bubbletop.  There are inserts
on the wing undersurfaces, the fuselage sides and the upper fuselage
decking.  So...   I was well prepared with the wet-and-dry.  Imagine my
surprise to find that all you need to do is to push the insert into place
and run a bit of liquid cement around it.  Sorted!  Joint lines coincide
with panel lines and look exactly like the engraved panel lines.

What a kit!!!