In Bag review of Squadron/Rubin 1/32nd Scale
American Pilot W.W.II European Theatre
Metal Kit no. 4
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: Unknown
Out of production
I paid a paltry .98 cents, when this kit was marked down from $3.98, years ago.
Copyright: Unknown
Out of production
I paid a paltry .98 cents, when this kit was marked down from $3.98, years ago.
History:
As World War II began in Europe, American air planners, aware that American involvement was only a matter of time, began preparing for that time. Between 1938 and the American Declaration of War, the Army Air Force had increased its group strength by almost 5 times.
Lacking the combat experience of both Allied and enemy fighter pilots, the American pilot approached the war with a dogged professionalism which impressed both friend and foe alike. Improving on existing British and German tactics the American pilots soon proved themselves a match for anyone.
As World War II began in Europe, American air planners, aware that American involvement was only a matter of time, began preparing for that time. Between 1938 and the American Declaration of War, the Army Air Force had increased its group strength by almost 5 times.
Lacking the combat experience of both Allied and enemy fighter pilots, the American pilot approached the war with a dogged professionalism which impressed both friend and foe alike. Improving on existing British and German tactics the American pilots soon proved themselves a match for anyone.
THE KIT:
This kit comes in a large clear cello bag, that is stapled shut, with a folded over card that has Squadron/Rubins name on both sides. The scale of the metal figure is 1/32nd (2 ¼” tall) and their street address in Warren, Michigan on the other side.
There is a cardboard card that is 6” x 3 ½” in the cello with the figure. It serves as the cover art on one side, that shows a color illustration of the pilot, who is standing on a snow covered airfield, with a P-51 Mustang behind him. The Mustang has a bare-metal body. Only a white letter C can be seen on the side of the fuselage, The pilot blocks any other marks.
Our pilot Is part of the 4th Fighter Group, the famed Debden Eagles, oldest and most successful (1,052 ½ kills) Fighter Group in the 8th Air Force. He is wearing standard , if not regulation uniform. Most pilots preferred wearing the leather flying jacket and British fleece-lined boots, as well as the silk scarf. The .45 pistol was also a non-regulation item.
The flying helmet was with an attached oxygen mask, Mae West and wool O.D. trousers were regulation.
This kit comes in a large clear cello bag, that is stapled shut, with a folded over card that has Squadron/Rubins name on both sides. The scale of the metal figure is 1/32nd (2 ¼” tall) and their street address in Warren, Michigan on the other side.
There is a cardboard card that is 6” x 3 ½” in the cello with the figure. It serves as the cover art on one side, that shows a color illustration of the pilot, who is standing on a snow covered airfield, with a P-51 Mustang behind him. The Mustang has a bare-metal body. Only a white letter C can be seen on the side of the fuselage, The pilot blocks any other marks.
Our pilot Is part of the 4th Fighter Group, the famed Debden Eagles, oldest and most successful (1,052 ½ kills) Fighter Group in the 8th Air Force. He is wearing standard , if not regulation uniform. Most pilots preferred wearing the leather flying jacket and British fleece-lined boots, as well as the silk scarf. The .45 pistol was also a non-regulation item.
The flying helmet was with an attached oxygen mask, Mae West and wool O.D. trousers were regulation.
We recommend the use of Imrie/Risley brand original military colors. For best results, prime figures with I/R Metal Primer and then apply a thin coat of I/R #3 white before painting.
COLORS REQUIRED:
#1 Metal Primer
#2 Primer Thinner
#3 White-scarf, boot linings
#4 Black-oxygen mask, hose, wires, boots
#9 Flesh-face, hands
#12 Yellow-Mae West
#16 Olive drab—pants, goggle frames, web straps
#20 Light blue—goggle glass
#22 Dark brown—jacket, flying helmet
#24 Red brown--.45 holster, fur on jacket
#27 Silver—all buckles, fittings to wires
#30 Glaze—goggle glass, oxygen mask, hose, holster, boots
The detail is excellent.
Highly recommended.
COLORS REQUIRED:
#1 Metal Primer
#2 Primer Thinner
#3 White-scarf, boot linings
#4 Black-oxygen mask, hose, wires, boots
#9 Flesh-face, hands
#12 Yellow-Mae West
#16 Olive drab—pants, goggle frames, web straps
#20 Light blue—goggle glass
#22 Dark brown—jacket, flying helmet
#24 Red brown--.45 holster, fur on jacket
#27 Silver—all buckles, fittings to wires
#30 Glaze—goggle glass, oxygen mask, hose, holster, boots
The detail is excellent.
Highly recommended.