1:200 Peach Airbus A320neo

1:200 Peach Airbus A320neo, a Hasegawa Kit

This injection-molded plastic kit from the Japanese brand Hasegawa in 1:200 scale represents the narrow-body twin-engine airliner Airbus A320neo in the form of the Japanese low-cost airline Peach. For models of airliners 1:200 is the established standard, and models of different types can be compared side by side in it.

The real subject

The A320 is a narrow-body twin-engine airliner for short and medium routes, one of the most widespread types of its category. The suffix neo denotes the modernized generation with new, more fuel-efficient engines and with aerodynamic wingtip devices; against the older generation it is recognized above all by the shape of the engine nacelles and the curved wingtips. Low-cost carriers use the type for its operating efficiency and for quick turnarounds at the airport; the Japanese airline Peach is among them, and its bold color scheme is the main attraction on a model.

Building and painting tips

The fuselage of a narrow-body airliner is one long smooth area, so the joint between the two halves has to be filled and sanded perfectly; otherwise it will show once the paint is on. Richer shades are sprayed over an even primer, so that they come out cleanly and the base does not show through. Extensive decals call for a gloss varnish, plenty of softener and calm; large sheets are easier to lay on in sections. Try the engine nacelles and the wingtip devices dry, so that the angle and the symmetry are right. Fit the landing gear and the fine antennas last. Choose the final varnish according to the look of the real subject, which with airliners is usually semi-gloss to gloss.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of airliner models in 1:200 scale.
• Modelers who collect the color schemes of individual carriers.
• Builders who can manage a smooth finish and work with large decals.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.