Maketa aviona Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer u razmeri 1:48 ukrajinskog proizvođača Clear Prop Models predstavlja relativno novu maketu na tržištu iz 2024 godine. Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer je značajna istorijska prekretnica u razvoju mlaznog pogona, ovo je bio prvi mlazni avion u Velikoj Britaniji. Prototip izveo je svoj prvi let 15. maja 1941. godine. Nikada nije ušao u serijsku proizvodnju jer je bio zamišljen kao eksperimentalni avion, testovi i akumulirana znanja bila su osnova za kasniji dizajn i proizvodnju Gloster Meteor i DH Vampire.
Kit ima osam ramova kvalitetno odlivenih delova, dizajn delova je dobar kao i uklapanje . Prilično dobar utisak o uklapanju pokvario je poklopac motora koji nije odgovarao dimenzijama trupa na koji je predviđeno da nalegne, pa je bilo potrebno rastezanje uz pomoć delova rama sa unutrašnje strane i pažljivo lepljenje .
Kompletna maketa je rivetirana, dodata je antena a pito cev je napravljena od medicinskih igala . Kokpit je obogaćen PE pojasevima od Eduarda.
Odlučio sam se za šemu farbanja u ranim fazama ispitivanja, karakterističnom za ranu 1941 godinu DG/DE i zutom bojom karakterističnom za eksperimentalne avione i prototipove bio je ofarban u svim periodima upotrebe.
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Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer kit in 1:48 scale from the Ukrainian manufacturer Clear Prop Models is a relatively new model on the market from 2024.
The Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer is a significant historical milestone in the development of jet propulsion, this was the UK's first jet aircraft. The prototype made its first flight on May 15, 1941. It never entered series production as it was intended as an experimental aircraft, the tests and accumulated knowledge were the basis for the subsequent design and production of the Gloster Meteor and DH Vampire.
The kit has eight frames of quality cast parts, the design of the parts is good as well as the fit. A rather good impression of the fit was spoiled by the engine cover, which doesnt fit to the fuselage, so it was necessary to stretch it with the help of the sprue from the inside and carefully glue it.
The kit is riveted, an antenna is added and the pitot tube is made using medical needles. The cockpit is updated with PE belts from Eduard.
I decided on a paint scheme in the early stages of testing, early 1941s DG/DE and the yellow paint characteristic for experimental aircraft and prototypes was painted in all periods of use.
