IXEC
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- Mar 6, 2008
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I just got my new V-2.
It comes in a thin plain cardboard box with identifying stickers, not the fancy glossy box. The styrofoam is very snug fitting, be careful getting it out as the box is on the light side.
The model is 18-1/2" long and 3-1/2" wide at the fins. The only detail that was missing are the jet rudders, no big issue, and I dought if most would even notice this.
This A4 is painted in RAL 9003 Signal White, Ral 7028 Earth Gray, and RAL 6003 Olive Green. It is the simplefied version of the Ragged scheme that was introduced in 1944 so that would mean the rocket represents the A4-B version. This camo pattern remained in use up until early 1945 then was superceeded. The rivets are painted on, and the panels lines are lightly recessed and also painted. There are no decals on this Figarti V-2 version.
My painted Signal White is somewhat thin, and the under color shows through in places. I don't know if this was the intended effect, but I would like to know if others who get their V-2 have this faded painted feature?
The "Bodenplatte", ( V-2 base ) is well done. Maybe we'll see a trailer dolly version of this as an add on later.
The three figures are also well done, and the two officers are Wehrmacht not SS. They do have the national eagle above the right blouse pocket, and are wearing cuff titles, as well as other awards. Von Braun looks good in his customary civies.
I really like my Figarti V-2, and I would like to thank the Figarti team for bringing us this great concept.
I REALLY NEED the upcoming support equipment to complete this awesome theme.
IXEC
It comes in a thin plain cardboard box with identifying stickers, not the fancy glossy box. The styrofoam is very snug fitting, be careful getting it out as the box is on the light side. The model is 18-1/2" long and 3-1/2" wide at the fins. The only detail that was missing are the jet rudders, no big issue, and I dought if most would even notice this.
This A4 is painted in RAL 9003 Signal White, Ral 7028 Earth Gray, and RAL 6003 Olive Green. It is the simplefied version of the Ragged scheme that was introduced in 1944 so that would mean the rocket represents the A4-B version. This camo pattern remained in use up until early 1945 then was superceeded. The rivets are painted on, and the panels lines are lightly recessed and also painted. There are no decals on this Figarti V-2 version.
My painted Signal White is somewhat thin, and the under color shows through in places. I don't know if this was the intended effect, but I would like to know if others who get their V-2 have this faded painted feature?
The "Bodenplatte", ( V-2 base ) is well done. Maybe we'll see a trailer dolly version of this as an add on later.
The three figures are also well done, and the two officers are Wehrmacht not SS. They do have the national eagle above the right blouse pocket, and are wearing cuff titles, as well as other awards. Von Braun looks good in his customary civies.
I really like my Figarti V-2, and I would like to thank the Figarti team for bringing us this great concept.
I REALLY NEED the upcoming support equipment to complete this awesome theme.
IXEC
