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	CMR72-222  Supermarine Scimitar F.1
"Camera/Photo-Reconnaissance" version
[Single-Seat Naval Jet Fighter-Bomber]

— Decals, Photo-Etch Detailing Set & Paint Mask Included

PLEASE NOTE: This model is 100% new tooling (not a re-release of CMR-126)

For Information: The Supermarine Scimitar F.1 was a single-seat jet fighter-bomber that saw operational service with the "Fleet Air Arm" of the ROYAL NAVY. Similar to CMR72-221 (in that this model covers the main production version with its sharper nose profile - giving improved pilot visibility during landings aboard aircraft carriers), however this model specifically covers Scimitar F.1 aircraft fitted with the 'Gyro Gun Sight Camera' mounted in the tip of the nose, plus glazed camera apertures for the full 'Photo Reconnaissance' nose. This model includes: a highly detailed cockpit and the option to have flaps retracted or fully lowered, as well as open or closed air brake petals [note: folded wings require addition detailing set - CMR72-DS06]. The aircraft and scheme examples included, differ from those of CMR72-221 and cover operational service of the Scimitar F.1 from 1961 to 1969 - both shore-based 'Weapons Trials' with A&AEE, 'Ship Attack simulations' with Airworks Fleet Requirement Unit, plus aboard Royal Navy aircraft carriers: HMS Hermes, HMS Ark Royal and HMS Eagle. A variety of payloads are included such as: 'Bullpup-A' Guided Missiles; AIM-9B Sidewinder Missiles; 100, 150 & 200 Gallon Drop Tanks; In Flight Re-Fuelling Pod; 'Weapons Trials' Ventral Camera Pod; plus Practice Bombs and Carriers.

Colour Schemes Included

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - XD323  — '162/H', No.804 Squadron, H.M.S. Hermes, 1961

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - XD268  — '156/V', ex-No.803 Squadron, *A&AEE, Weapons Flight, West Freugh, 1961

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - XD317  — '112/R', No.800 Squadron, H.M.S. Ark Royal, 1963

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - XD318  — '154/H', No.803 Squadron, H.M.S. Hermes, 1963

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - XD275  — '117/E', No.800B Flight, H.M.S. Eagle, 1966

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - XD317  — Airwork Fleet Requirements Unit, Hurn, November 1966

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - XD317  — '033', Airwork Fleet Requirements Unit, Hurn, November 1967

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - XD317  — '833', Airwork Fleet Requirements Unit, Hurn, May 1969

*A&AEE  — Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment

*Please Note: Colour scheme information diagrams supplied with the model are only printed in 'Black and White'

'Click' on the images for 'Full Colour' (jpg) version:

Items Included

Complete Airframe

Optional? Nose (3 versions)  - Includes: 'Gyro Gun Sight Camera', 'Photo-Reconnaissance Unit' or 'Harley Light'

Optional? In-Flight Re-Fuelling Probe  - Aircraft examples included: 'With' or 'Without' probe fitted

'Air Brake Petals'  - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

Wing 'Main Flaps'  - Can be displayed 'Lowered' or 'Fully Retracted'

Tail Bumper' & Arrester Hook  - Can be displayed 'Down' or 'Fully Retracted'

Cockpit Canopy  - Can be displayed 'Open' or 'Closed'

Fully Detailed Cockpit Interior  - Including Painted 'Photo-Etch' Instrument Panels, etc.

Highly-detailed Martin Baker Mk.4C Ejector Seat  - Including 'Photo-Etch' Seat Harness & Seat Firing Handles

Detailed Undercarriage

Optional? Wheel Hubs (2 types)  - 'Five Spoke' or 'Solid Drilled' versions

Painted 'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set  - Cockpit Interior, etc.

'Photo-Etch' Detailing Set  - Engine Intake & Undercarriage detail, Missile Fins, Alignment Jig, etc.

Canopy Frame 'Paint Mask'

Comprehensive Payload choice + 3-page 'External Payload' Configuration Guide

Comprehensive Assembly and Painting Instructions  - including 2-page section for Payloads: Assembly + External Markings

Photographic 'In Detail' Supplement

Photographic 'In Action' Supplement

Extensive 2-part Decal Set  - Including full external markings & stencils

'Click' here for Preview of: Decal Sheet Artwork (2 part set)

2-Part Photo-Etch Detailing Set

Optional Payloads Included

'Drop Tank' Mod.5072 Weapons Pylons

200 Gallon Drop Tanks

150 Gallon Drop Tanks

100 Gallon Drop Tanks

Mk.20 HDU Flight Re-Fuelling Pod

Martin Marietta Bullpup ASM-N-7A/AGM-12B 'Bullpup-A', Air-to-Surface Guided Missiles

Bullpup (Aero 5A) Launcher + Adaptor Rails

Sidewinder Mk.1A/AIM-9B, Air-to-Air Missiles

Sidewinder (Aero 3B) Launcher + Adaptor Rails

'Sidewinder' Training Rounds

25lb Twin Bomb Carriers

25lb No.2, Mk.1, Practice Bombs

Camera Pod

*Please Note: Payload information diagrams supplied with this model are only printed in 'Black and White' 'Click' on the images for 'Full Colour' (jpg) version:

Assembly Instructions (Preview)

CMR72-222  Supermarine Scimitar F.1, "Camera/Photo-Reconnaissance" version

Model Review by: Tim Hatton: Associate Editor

Model Review by: Mark Davies: Hyperscale

Detail Accessory Sets

CMR72-DS06 Supermarine Scimitar F.1 - Folded Wings Detailing set

NOTE  — This set will include the items necessary to provide a highly detailed model of a Supermarine Scimitar F.1 with its wings   folded, for reduced stowage space aboard an Aircraft Carrier or at a Shore-Base

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