1:72 Blenheim Mk.

The real subject

The Bristol Blenheim is a British twin-engine bomber with radial engines and all-metal construction. When it appeared it was among the fast machines of its day, but by the start of the war it was already falling behind enemy fighters, and its crews paid a high price for that. The individual machines differed above all in the shape of the nose: the earlier version had a short nose, the later one a lengthened, glazed nose, which you can tell apart on a model at first glance. Check on the box which machine this accessory is meant for, because the product name does not state the version.

What this item is

An accessory for building a model of the Blenheim in 1:72 scale. You cannot build a complete model from it: it is a part that replaces or supplements a section of a kit already under construction. The type of part, the number of pieces and the kit it is tuned to are stated on the box and in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

The parts are not polystyrene, so ordinary plastic cement will not bond them; use cyanoacrylate glue and apply it in minute drops. Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little distance from the part and carefully sand off the remainder so that you do not damage the surface detail. Try the fit dry first and only then remove the corresponding plastic part, because you will not put it back. Before painting, wash the part in lukewarm water with a drop of dish soap, degrease it and apply a thin primer coat.

• 1:72 scale, an accessory for a Blenheim model
• the code places the item in the CMK brand range
• the type of part and the version it is intended for are stated on the box and in the manufacturer's instructions
• the parts are not polystyrene and are glued with cyanoacrylate glue
• it is worth trying the fit dry before removing the plastic part

Terms of supply

The aircraft kit, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.