1/35 scale 3D Printed RESIN construction model kit suitable for experienced modellers.
At this scale, the model is intended as a stand-alone model.
Neat little kit of 16 3D-printed parts and four brass pins.
Model length 94mm. (Not including nose probe.)
Includes a Display Stand.
Decals by DEKLS provide markings for a selection of two factory prototypes and two trials aircraft operated by the Royal Australian Navy.
Developed from the IKARA anti-submarine torpedo carrying missile, the TURANA was an advanced gunnery and missile defence training drone, designed and built in Australia by the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF).
It was intended the TURANA would replace the JINDIVIK target drones.
The TURANA was powered by a small gas turbine Microturbo 022-01 Cougar jet engine of approx. 80 kg thrust with a detachable solid booster rocket for launch from a warship’s IKARA missile launcher.
Remote control manoevering of the drone provided aquisition, tracking and missile guidance practice for RAN ships defence operators. At the end of flight time, the drone deployed a parachute allowing recovery for re-use.
First flight was made in August 1971 at the WOOMERA Rocket Range and the first ship launch was from HMAS SWAN in January 1974.
Though a brilliant concept, the program was cancelled in 1979 as water ingress during recovery of the drone was causing failure of the electronics.
Jindiviks carried on in the role until until the BAE KALKARA entered service in February 1999.
Hobartville Hobbies is a small Australian business who has taken a bold step in producing kits for Australian theme subjects. They produce lovely kits of subjects not commonly. or previously at all, available.
Yes, they are not cheap, but the modeller who understands a little about the production process and market size will realise they are getting a good deal. Dont expect a Tami-Gawa-Airfix kit....if they could sell 50,000 of these, they would have produced the subject years ago!
Very nicely detailed little kit will require careful modelling.
Recommended for Ages: 16+
Building 3D printed kits.
1. The 3D printing process produces striations (small "steps") on the surface of a curved subject created between each run of the printer. They are quite fine on Hobartville kits but not invisible. Parts can be surface filled with a fine primer and sanded smooth, but care must be taken not to fill, or to re-scribe, fine surface detail.
2. Butt joints will need modeller attention.
3. Fine strut attachment and achieving correct geometry (e.g. landing gear) are tasks the modeller must accept.
4. Having a biplane jig or making at least a wing jig is essential.
5. Like any model kit, your experience, spares box/aftermarket details and references will ensure accurate appearance. markings and paint scheme.
6. Some details such a wing ribs, may be slightly exaggerated. Sometimes, a small "inaccuracy" in a model is required to capture the look of the subject. Modeller to use discretion in retaining or subduing such detail.
Requires assembly. Paint and glue are not included. Constructing resin scale models requires understanding of and adherence to relevant personal safety practices. There is plenty of information available on the web regarding working with resin models.
This product is not a toy. Contains small parts that may be a choking hazard. Keep away from children aged under 3 years.
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