The box artwork is OK, but this undersells the contents of the decent sized box, brim full with individually bagged sprues, foam protecting delicate parts and separate boxings for the fuselage etc., superb. Also supplied is a full complement of weapons and full length engines that have (on the most part) redundant exterior detail. The wings have separate slats and flaps, and there are three decal sheets. Photo-etched parts are employed for the radar, which isnt a major selling point of the kit, unlike the seat harnesses, canopy rails and mirrors, which are. These add that extra level of detail often missing in such a release. The sixteen-page book style instructions are well illustrated and give an encouraging reassurance to the build process (being quite involved - spread over 23 steps) to complete the model with its high parts count. First impressions? Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls Of Fire..., it's time to press play on that' soundtrack! But there are some blemishes to attend to. There is a slight seam line down the centre of the clear canopy (as well as the raised moulded detonation chord) and the tyres are vinyl! One more point to highlight is the abundance of rivet detail on the wings - which is going to be down to personal preference how you deal with them, or not.
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