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1/72 Chinese Air Force Ji-10 Fighter

by Trumpeter
$15.75 USD $19.68 USD
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Description

This is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit.

An all new-tool kit of China's newest jet fighter, the Ji-10. Designed to be in the same class as the Eurofighter or Rafael, something about the design says "Lavi" to me. Any similarity is purely coincidental, I'm sure. Looking in the box, I am reminded of Italeri kits. Panel lines are recessed, a bit soft on the fuselage, crisper on the wings. Not up to "trench" level, but they are a bit wider than the latest Hasegawa releases. Cockpit detail consists of engraved squares and circles on the panel and consoles, somewhat basic but with careful painting should look OK. The seat is also somewhat plain, while a separate ejection handle is included there are no belts. The landing gear looks pretty good, although the wheel wells are rather basic. Armament included consists of two short-range PL-8 missiles, two medium-range PL-10 missiles and three drop tanks. Apparently the Ji-10 has as much unrefeuled range as an F-16. Decals are provided for two aircraft, one in a dark gray and blue gray scheme and one in a two-tone light gray scheme. However, four-view painting diagrams are only given for the first option, while the second is presented as a port-side only view. You will be on your own as to what the top and starboard side look like.

Overall, with a little work this should build into a respectable model, and would be highly recommended to modern jet fans.

Details

Code: TRP01611
Release Date: Feb 2005
Series: 1/72 Aircraft
Item Size/Weight: 38.0cm x 24.0cm x 5.0cm / 320g
Manufacturer: Trumpeter

Assembly Guide

Skill Level 3:

Basic Skills Required

Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.

To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.

Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.

Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.

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Cement Required

cement

This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.

A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT

Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.

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Painting Required

This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.

Paint

While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.