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Photo Review: Yahu's Replacement Instrument Panels

Sharkmouth

Sharkmouth

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In my stash, I have an Aeroplast Mi-2 thanks to Hubert. The YMA series are also known as JustStick since they are direct replacements.
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This is the insert. On the right side, the red outline demonstrates that the instrument panel is designed to match Aeroplast's.
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Close up of the panel, the colors are vibrant, clear, and the instruments are glossy.
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Here, I tried comparing them to the kit instrument panel (which doesn't photograph too well):
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I also compared it to PART's PE replacement which needs assembly but also offers some options in instrumentation.
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To show the incredible detail, let's take a closer look at the MiG-15 panel.
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Here, one sees how the panel compares to various kit panels. Obviously, this is a match for Eduard's kit (sadly, I only have Dragon's).
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I have placed my #11 scalpel on the left edge. Note the vertical white line painted on Russian panels to help the pilot orient themselves.
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Size comparison to my Xuron shears.
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The YML series are more involved and may include additional PE (as with the MiG-21PFM set) or masks:
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The contents of the set. This is designed for the IBG kit but I only have the Mirror Models C15TA.
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Close up of the panel.
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Instructions.
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Regards,
 
Those look fantastic. So they alert you to the model they work with or is it a trial and error thing?
JAmes
 
By looking at the instructions (through the clear bag), one knows if it fits or some mods are needed.

Only problem is when one of the kits is left out of the comparison (like the Dragon MiG-15 I have):
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Here, I know I need to trim some items off the Airfix fuselage to allow the continuous arch while the Kopro kits needs stepping on it and tossing it in the garbage can.

Regards,
 
Nice looking panels, I wish they made them for helicopters!
Us whirly-thingy guys always get left out for the cool details. :(

Tim
 
Thanks for the Review Saul ... Very Nice ... already added Company to my list of possible for after market .... (y)
 
Remind me who was making the generic bezels and other IP stuff. I would like to, one day, build that 1:24 Huey with an up detailed IP than that flat decal they supply.
 
Those things look amazing! :woohoo:

Gonna have to go see if they do anything relevant to my interests now. :laugh:
 
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