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1/72 de Havilland Venom NF.2/2A model kit

Product # CMR72-228

Product Article by CMR Models on Jan 10 2014

 

 

de Havilland Venom NF.2/2A - Twin-Seat Jet Night Fighter Aircraft  model kit from Czech Master Resin.

For Information:
The de Havilland Venom NF.2 was the first night fighter variant of the Venom line. It accommodated the pilot and the navigator/radar operator side-by-side under a framed canopy. Powered by the de Havilland Ghost 103 engine, it had the tail unit of the Vampire T.11, and the AI Mk.10 radar mounted within the extreme nose.

The Venom NF.2A was an improved version, with the framed canopy of the NF.2 being replaced by a clear view canopy from the Vampire T.11 and the tail fin assembly was modified to accept the rudders from the Venom FB.4.

The first production NF.2 flew in March 1952 and saw brief service with No.23 Squadron of the RAF. The improved Venom NF.2A entered service with the RAF in April 1955 but had ceased operations by August 1957 - being replaced by the Venom NF.3 version fitted with the AI Mk.21 radar.

This full resin kit contains 67 parts, optional tail booms and main wheels, 'framed' and 'clear view' vacu canopies (a spare set of each is included for modeller's convenience), canopy paint masks and two photo-etched frets, of which one is coloured. The decal sheet also includes a full set of stencils, for which placement on the kit a detailed diagram is included in the highly detailed instruction leaflet. 

 

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Colour Schemes Included 

  • De Havilland Venom NF.2 - WL830 — No.23 Squadron, RAF Coltishall, 1955 

  • De Havilland Venom NF.2A - WL872 — 'H', No.219 Squadron, RAF Driffield, 1956

  • De Havilland Venom NF.2A - WL873 — 'B', No.253 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach, 1956 

  • De Havilland Venom NF.2A - WR783 — 'A', No.33 Squadron, RAF Driffield, 1956

Items Included 

  • Complete Airframe

  • Optional Tail Booms (2 types) - NF.2 or NF.2A version

  • Optional Cockpit Canopy Glazing (2 types) - NF.2 or NF.2A version

  • Highly Detailed Cockpit Interior

  • 'Painted' Photo-Etch Detailing Set - includes: Instrument Panels, Seat Harness, Controls, Undercarriage detailing, etc.

  • 'Air Brakes' - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

  • 'Main Flaps' - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

  • Highly-Detailed Undercarriage

  • Canopy Paint Masks 

  • Assembly and Painting Instructions - includes individual numbered 'Resin' parts diagrams

  • 2-page Photographic 'In Action' Supplement 

  • Comprehensive Decal Set - including full airframe stenciling based on original de Havilland drawings

*Please Note: Colour scheme information diagrams supplied with the model are only printed in 'Black and White'

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