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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: PrzemoL on June 10, 2018, 11:16:38 PM

Title: Custom bezels and instrument panels (Yahu, 1/32)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 10, 2018, 11:16:38 PM

One of the most annoying operations when building WNW models is painting the instrument panels. I generally prefer using airbrush and the way the panels are designed by WNW with instrument faces integral with panels makes it almost impossible. There are generic instrument bezels available which simplify the thing but they are not always fitting.
That is why I am happy to say, that recently I came across the custom made bezels. There is a Polish company Yahu who prepare instrument panels for many different subjects in different scales. And they recently ventured into WW1 subjects.
Here I am glad to present their three products fitting the WNW kits: Albatros D.V, Sopwith Pup and RAF SE.5a. The latter has the panel itself included but in any case I would rather prefer sanding flat the original kit panel and attach the included bezels.
I only regret they came too late for me, as I have these kits already built. But I was told, Yahu are going to expand their offer. Looking forward to it :-)
For a moment - these are highly recommended to those who suffer the panel painting as much as I do.

(https://image.ibb.co/cV2Zf8/y_albd5.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bLqbtT/y_pup.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/j56GtT/y_se5a.jpg)

Title: Re: Custom bezels and instrument panels (Yahu, 1/32)
Post by: RAGIII on June 10, 2018, 11:32:13 PM

I had the set for the Pup and included it when I sold mine. The SE5a and Albatros Panels look terrific. I will need to pick up at least one of each.
Thanks for sharing.
RAGIII

Title: Re: Custom bezels and instrument panels (Yahu, 1/32)
Post by: petrov27 on June 10, 2018, 11:39:19 PM

Yahu does some good stuff - their 1/32 panels for WW2 subjects are brilliant

Title: Re: Custom bezels and instrument panels (Yahu, 1/32)
Post by: Juan on June 10, 2018, 11:41:54 PM

Very nice, will enhance your kit.

Title: Re: Custom bezels and instrument panels (Yahu, 1/32)
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 12, 2018, 12:33:42 AM

I must pick up the SE5a panel - it looks superb!

Thanks for the heads up, PrzemoL  ;)

vB

Title: Re: Custom bezels and instrument panels (Yahu, 1/32)
Post by: rhwinter on June 12, 2018, 12:55:10 AM

Ordered mine for the Pup yesterday. Will have a close look at those for the SE5a, too.

Title: Re: Custom bezels and instrument panels (Yahu, 1/32)
Post by: Jeff K on June 12, 2018, 01:45:14 AM

glad to see Yahu are doing WWI. their (her?) 1/72 instrument panels are superb.