As there are already a bunch of reviews this kit on the net, I will not take much time on this point, so quickly :

  • Overall good rendering of the shapes and proportions of this bird
  • the 30 small steering nozzles (or vernier ) missing if we represent the numerical model ( the full scale did not )
  • For once with Moebius, parts decomposition seems correctly designed, and should not lead to large fillings / sanding
  • The surface of most of the parts is slightly grainy and requires almost complete sanding.

  • landing gears lack details. As it will be depict flying, so theses area will be hidden.
  • The pilot is superb ... and in resin, which is not common in this type of model kit.
  • I find that the cockpit is quite well detailed and through a few mods, the PE set is not necessary here.
  • The bottom end of the air intake behind the cockpit will be improved, as well as the technical parts of the engine flank covers.

The pilot will be replaced by the mk7's one, whose torso give the coice for a man or a woman, which will allow me to depict Starbuck/Kara in his fighter.

I hesitated a lot if I was going to install the lighting in it, and it will be the case, although it significantly increases the assembly time.