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Pavla 1/72 Accessory Sets
 

Pavla 1/72 Accessory Sets

By Chris Banyai-Riepl

Pavla continues to provide some great accessory sets for those of us who build 1/72, and these latest releases offer some useful updates to kits both new and old.

U72-78 F6F-5 Hellcat Engine Set

Designed for use with either the Hasegawa or Academy kit, this set is similar to Pavla's F6F-3 engine set, with a replacement cowling, separate cowl flaps, and a two-piece engine. The engine is far better than the kit engine, and the cowling is nicely done, capturing the scoops quite well.

V72-61 Handley Page Halifax GR. Mk. II Canopy Set

With the recent re-release by Revell-Germany of the Matchbox Halifax kit, it is no surprise that Pavla has released this set. The original kit parts are notoriously thick, and these vacuform replacements will be much more to scale.

C72056 Grumman S2F-1 Tracker Cockpit & Operator's Station

The Hasegawa S2F is a decent kit, for its age, and it builds up into quite a nice model. For those wanting a bit more, though, this set updates one of the weak points of the kit: the cockpit. This resin detail set provides a complete and detailed front office, with seats, bulkheads, instrument panel, and overhead console. Moving back behind the bulkhead, the operator's station is also well detailed, and while it would be all but invisible inside the fuselage, opening up the crew access door will highlight this area.

C72058 Gannet T. Mk. 2 Cockpit Set

With the release of the Trumpeter 1/72 Gannet, there has been a spate of aftermarket releases for that kit. This is the first release aimed at the T. Mk. 2 version which was recently released. This is a thorough cockpit replacement, and it accurately captures the difference between the ASW variant and the trainer variant. All three cockpits are covered, with separate seats, instrument panels, and detailed cockpit tubs.

If you are looking for a little extra detail in your next project, these sets are well worth tracking down. They are affordable, detailed, and, based on past experience, should be a snap to use. My thanks to Pavla for the review samples.