Re: Azur Models question

Apr 01, 2004 3 Replies

Hi Bill,



There are two versions of the D. 520 a standard kit with plastic parts = and a few resin bits and a recently released "Hi-tech " version with = resin and etched brass cockpit and details, I have both. The standard = kit itself is very nice and is well moulded. It is a limited run kit and = as such isn't shake 'n' bake but it is at the top end of limited run = quality. You can find an in box review at:



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If you are only going to buy one I would suggest you get the "Hi-Tech" = version. If you get the standard kit Contact Resine have just released = an excellent detail set for this aircraft and I'll be buying one of = these to detail mine. Check it out at:



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under "Catalogue" and "1/32"



HTH Andy


I was just looking through the new Squadron Mail Order flier and = noticed a kit
> I'm interested in. It's a 1/32 scale D-520 from Azur (Czech =

Republic). I have


absolutely no experience with any Azur model kits. Can anyone tell me = if
> they're decent kits: Ouality/fidelity of detail, recessed panel = lines,
> sharpness of molding, quality of clear parts, decals, and resin parts = (if any)
> etc, etc?=20
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> Thanks for any info anyone can give me..........Bill Woodier
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> "The world would be a much simpler place if every one could pick=20
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Azure's kits are typical of the Czech model company offerings. Count on reinforcing wing-fuselage joins, there will probably be some flash, smaller parts may or may not be well-defined (they're getting better) and you will have plenty of visible seams to keep you occupied. I have seven of their kits, and they all look quite buildable. I've seen the Laté 298 built up to a very nice result.

Mark Schynert

Thank s to all who replied to my question re the Azur D-520. I understand now that there are two different versions, one with more resin and some etched brass. Guess I'd better look for that one.

Thanks again, all......Bill Woodier

"The world would be a much simpler place if every one could pick and choose their obligations, but we can't and we shouldn't." Major Charles W. Whittlesey

You might want to scare up a February SAMi. There's a short build-up article and some prototype photos.

Bill Banaszak, MFE

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