Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Demonstrator and Countryman



Measuring in at an impressive 1/200 Scale the Hasegawa HobbyKits B787-8 Demonstrator Limited Edition jetliner is a miniature representation of the latest and greatest in commercial aircraft.

Super fuel efficient, the Dreamliner measures in with a 197 foot wingspan and a fuselage topping out at 186 feet.
With a flight range of just over 8,000 miles the aircraft can carry 210 passengers.

Long and lean the Boeing 787-8 features six passenger entrances/exits, a low to the ground profile, twin powerful engines featuring the new ‘fluted’ rear jet exhaust ports and a dreamy two-tone blue paint scheme that screams class.

Fuel economy does not mean the aircraft skimps on amenities. One look at its lush interior with its newly designed seats, plenty of leg room, roomy restrooms and first-class flight attendant accommodations and you can see why Boeing is considered one of the premiere aircraft designers and manufacturers.

Six part trees, one decal sheet and full assembly, decal and paint instructions come in the model kit.

Parts are cast in pure white with minimal or no flashing, detach easily frorm part trees and decals apply smoothly and evenly.

The model may be assembled with wheels down or retracted and displayed on the included display stand.

I love the look of the Mini Cooper.  There’s something attractive about its rounded chassis, integrated lights and accessories and the way it hugs the road.

A friend of mine owns one and I am impressed by the interior, gauge and instrument placement and comfortable feel of the car.  As I said, I love the Mini Cooper.

But, I’m even more impressed by the new Mini Cooper S Countryman Ray version of the car with its custom paint and detailing.

It’s obvious by it amenities and design changes that BMW obtained the company.  The new Mini Cooper has the feel of a BMW-right down to its level of quality.

With its longer wheelbase, extra interior room and four-wheel drive it makes for a perfect off-road vehicle.  The first crossover Mini-Cooper, the Countryman is one ‘super’ Cooper.

The Hasegawa Hobby Kit Mini Cooper S Countryman Ray Limited Edition measures in at 1/24 Scale and allows modelers to customize in one of two versions.  Heavy on chrome and clear plastic/glass the Mini Cooper Countryman model is packed with details, features rubber-like tireso n custom wheels and plenty of exterior extras.