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Ace 1/72 Su-2 Photoetch (#7221) for the ICM Kit

By Matt Bittner

This Ace set is more generic than the flap set. It includes cockpit parts, some exterior parts and fins for the kit's bombs. While not as thin as the flap set, it's still thin enough that bending some of the parts that need bent should be easy. If bending small pieces of brass can be considered easy.

Included with this set is a whole bunch for the rear cockpit, including sidewall structure. Radios, knobs, etc. are all catered for in this set. You get details for the inside of the ball turret, details for the main cockpit (including a wonderful instrument panel and the clear film that comes with photoetch nowadays), and a complete bomb bay to detail out. Some of the external details include the door for the rear, fuselage underside "tunnel" gun, pieces to make up the turtledeck and fins for the bombs.

The only thing I think is missing from this set are replacement doors for the main landing gear. Otherwise this is a very comprehensive set that with the inclusion of small details you provide (like plastic rod for the rudder pedals, some plastic to beef up some of the photoetch parts, etc.) will make a stunning model.

My thanks to Ace for providing the review sample.