Maestro Models

1/72 J-32 Lansen ladder

Product # MMP7216

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Sept 21 2011

 

This pre-painted new photo etch boarding ladder from Maestro Models is and designed to fit the J-32 Lansen.

This pre-painted photo etch set is made by Eduard for Maestro Models so you know it is good quality photo etch.  You will be required to do some 90° bends, but thankfully you can buy a photo etch bending tool from The Small Shop does make folding photo etch much easier.  

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This is an incredibly delicate looking ladder that will be a stunning addition to your model.  This ladder has a flat platform piece that goes to the side of the top of the ladder and I'm assuming this is for the repair crews when servicing the aircraft....maybe to hold tools and parts etc.  This platform could be an excellent place to display diorama items...toolboxes or maybe a helmet.  

There are also little wheels for the bottom of the ladder.  The wheels don't turn....but thye will add a nice touch of detail.

The instructions are clear and include 2 pages to help you with assembling this ladder.  

This is a very well designed ladder and I am impressed with the design and the thought that went into getting the small details right on this ladder.  You can buy this ladder direct from the Maestro Models.  They also have a massive selection of detail items mostly relating to Swedish jets, so drop by their website to see more cool detail items.

Steve Bamford

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford