Jach 1/72 Baynes Bat
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Overview
Okay, there's no way around it, this is simply a bizarre little plane.
Apparently this plane was a 1/3 scale model of a proposed large assault
glider that was going to be able to carry a tank. While the full-sized
glider was never built, this small model version was and it flew in 1943.
The Kit
 Like
the original, this is one simple model. There are a total of eleven gray
plastic pieces, a single clear canopy piece, with a small photoetch fret
containing an additional eight more pieces. Finishing out the kit contents
is a small decal sheet providing markings for the sole example of the
Baynes Bat. The plastic parts have recessed panel lines in the few places
where there were panels (I'd guess that this plane was constructed either
out of wood or wood and fabric). Overall, there should be little to no
cleanup needed with this kit.
 Construction
is incredibly simple. The interior consists of a floor, a rear bulkhead,
an instrument panel, a seat, and a control stick. This is sufficient,
considering how small the cockpit opening is and the fact that the original
probably had little more than this anyway. The completed interior is sandwiched
between the two fuselage halves. Under the fuselage goes the brass skid,
while the nose gets a brass ring and pitot. A clear canopy finishes the
fuselage assembly.
For the wings, well, that is simple. They are solid right and left pieces,
with separate vertical fins on the end. The remaining brass details form
the counterweights to all the control surfaces. With those in place, this
model is finished.
 For
painting, there is only one option, and it is a fairly colorful one. The
upper surfaces are camouflaged in dark earth and dark green. The outer
upper wing panels and all the under surfaces are yellow, with black stripes
on the under surfaces. Roundels are in the usual six positions, and a
yellow prototype circle P is on the fuselage.
Conclusion
This looks like a great little weekend project. The simple construction
and colorful finish will make it a nice obscure addition to any 1/72 model
collection. Our thanks to Squadron for the review sample.
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