Another fine offering from Revell of a unique WWII aircraft.Detail is good.I did not experience any construction problems,fit was good and I had no flash.Again I spent more time detaling and painting this kit than I did building it.When finished it produces a very attractive model.Mine was finished with Model Masters paints.I used fine fishing line for the float rigging.I would recommend this kit.

The old Monogram Kingfisher kit has been re-issued many times. In fact, if you buy this kit look at the bottom of the wing toward the back and you can see Revell, 1977 stamped on it (at least mine did – which needed to be removed). This kit doesn’t have the photo-etched parts the previous release had, and finding the Cutting Edge updates is next to impossible so….be prepared to step back in time. The kit doesn’t really have any cockpit or gunner/radio operator position detail. The pilot (for my kit) had a hole in the middle of the crotch so the fine detail of the straps, parachute, life vest, etc. are somewhat wasted (unless you fill it in). The crewmember doesn’t have the lower portion of his legs but again has some good details. As others have mentioned, the lack of cockpit detail is sad because you can build this with the canopy closed or open. There was flash which needed to be removed and sink marks that need to be filled. The decals are for two versions and this limits you if you are interested in doing the Navy three tone camouflage. For all the drawbacks though, the kit is easy to build and with some work you can make it look good. You can build it without floats or with the docking wheels which fit onto the center float. I have always liked the Kingfisher and want to experiment putting it into a diorama. So, for old guys like me, time to enjoy a model from your youth and for the young modelers out there, a chance to see 1960’s modeling. Have fun.

Can't wait to build this. Could not believe the price for a gret kit. When the local hobby shop almost want $15 more.