airBaltic Fokker 50, by JC WingsJC Wings Part Number: YL-BAT
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Manufacturer: JC Wings
Released: 2009 Registration: YL-BAT Added: 5/14/15 |
The Box:
Back in 2009 JC was slowly rolling onto the scene with many neat little releases like this one. The model comes in a nice little window box that doesn't try to hide the little turbo-prop inside. It even incorporates the "49 Euro one way" campaign the plane was put in charge of advertising back in the early 2000s. The most unusual part of the design of this livery has to be the bright orange billed toucan plastered on the side of the plane. He too is present on the box. On a side note, I caught this funny little spelling error on the box... It's not funny though that the error made it all the way onto the model. |
Accuracy:
There really isn't a lot to complain about. The nose of the aircraft is very good, properly pointy in the front and the grade of the cockpit windows is good as well. The mid section of the aircraft has some strong points as well. The wings are nicely proportioned and fitted well onto the body of the aircraft, they also have the proper upward grade at the tips. The engines are very well shaped and the propellers and all the detail around them is awesome. The biggest problem so far is the landing gear. It's obvious to see how much higher the model sits off the ground compared to the real things. both the front gear and the main gear are just too long and the main gear doors are way too big. But to me, that's one of those forgivable things considering the scale and how well the painting and printing is done. |
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Paint and Printing:
The real triumph of this model is the printing and paint. First things first, you'll notice there isn't a toucan on this side of the plane. That is actually correct. This also makes this little airplane even more interesting to me in the way airBaltic decided to do it's advertising. Note: there is no "airBaltic" titles on the right engine. The toucan is such a fun way to get people's attention. I'm sure it worked well for airBaltic and it quickly captures my attention when it's sitting in front of me. The toucan is printed on the tiny body of the plane perfectly. Also, the ultra small labeling on the engine's is impressive too. The tail of the aircraft carrying the fading checkered pattern is well done as is the 49 Eruo one-way deal logo. |