The product gets a boost by being a much needed subject for aircraft diorama builders in a scale that is suits it perfectly. Though the price is right, especially when compared to its Verlinden counterpart, it is only available directly from the manufacturer in Italy. Since the kit is resin, construction is automatically more complicated than an injection molded kit. There are some fragile pieces, particularly the steering wheel, which I broke while removing it from the pour block but for the most part it goes together without much of a struggle. Once assembled, there are several options for the builder to decide on. The kit includes pieces to facilitate either an air-to-ground load or an air-to-air option. There are also two painting options and three possible choices for markings. Videoaviation also provides a figure to drive the MJ-1B.
The kit is let down in several areas, however. The figure's detail is fairly soft but manageable if you paint better than I do, which should not be hard to accomplish. Furthermore, the driver is molded as a female, which may be a disappointment should a guy wish to represent his time in service. Though there is the option for the MJ-1B to carry a missile, such as an AIM-120, the kit provided ADU-537 cradle assembly is not the correct shape by any means. The detail molded onto the kit is nice in most areas and features three hydraulic lines running along the left cantilever lift arm to the lift table. There should be four lines but it is only a slight inaccuracy that few should notice.
Lastly, the center of gravity is located behind the rear wheels causing the model to sit on its tail, especially when the driver is seated. You may counteract this by placing ordnance on the lift table.
Even for someone who does not have a great deal of experience with resin, I had fun building and painting this little kit.
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