Pavla 1/72 BAC Strikemaster Sets for the Airfix Kit
By Chris Banyai-Riepl
The Airfix Strikemaster kit dates back quite a few years, but it is still a good kit. Like so many kits from that time frame, the interior suffers quite a bit, and it is this area that Pavla has decided to address with these inter-related sets.
V72-79 BAC Strikemaster Vacuformed Canopy
This is a simple direct replacement for the kit parts, and is considerably thinner than the injection molded pieces. This will help show off a detailed cockpit, whether presented in the open or closed configuration.
S72064 MB Mk.4P/PA/PB Ejection Seats
This set provides a pair of ejection seats of the type used in the BAC Strikemaster. The one piece casting is superbly done, with crisp detailing right down to the delicate pull handle. If nothing else is done in the interior, just replacing the kit seats with these will make a marked improvement.
C72097 BAC Strikemaster Cockpit Set
For those who want to go all out, though, it is this set that you'll want to get. It has the previously mentioned canopy and ejection seats, as well as a fully detailed cockpit. The latter consists of a multi-piece cockpit tub, including separate side walls and a separate instrument panel. Small details such as control columns and rudder pedals are also included. Once complete, this set will significantly improve your BAC Strikemaster kit.
My thanks to Pavla Models for the review samples.