White Ensign Models 1/350 USN WW2 Radars First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | June 2008 | Manufacturer | White Ensign Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | USN WW2 Radars | Scale | 1/350 |
| Kit Number | PE35111 | Primary Media | Photo-Etch |
| Pros | This set provides some amazing detail for any 1/350 US WWII combatant | Cons | |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (BP) | £7.19 |
First Look
White Ensign Models continues to turn out some very interesting detail sets in their 1/350 scale range. Their photo-etch detail sets add levels of detail and fidelity to a variety of ship subjects, and this release is definitely no exception!
This set is s collection of the major radar antennas fitted to US Navy combatants during World War 2. While many AMS modelers will receive the appropriate antennas with a master detail set designed for a given ship subject, some modelers don't care to apply all of those details. They do recognize that radar antennas are more realistic in appearance when done in photo-etch versus styrene and want the option for an antenna-only set. Others are still waiting for detail sets for their favorite subjects, and this set will address one of the more visible details on a ship model.
As you can see in the photo, this detsil set provides a nice array of antennas which include:
- CXAM
- CXAM-1
- SA
- SC
- SC2/SC4
- SG
- SK
- SK-2
- SM/SM-1
- SP
- SR
- TDY
- TDY-1
- Mk.3
- Mk.8
- Mk.22
- Mk.25
- Mk.27
These detail sets are the lifeblood of naval AMS modelers and the crew at White Ensign Models continue to turn out some impressive work at a very reasonable price.
My sincere thanks to White Ensign Models for this review sample!