My final entry to the Korean War GB, is the Xuntong 1/48th Scale Tupolev Tu-2 "Bat", my first attempt of the Xuntong

kit. (are they still around). This is one of 3 versions that Xuntong produced of this medium fast bomber, they are now a bit hard to find now. I believe the Tu-2S is the more common kit to find. This is the Tu-2VS version with parts to build the dive bomber variant. But the regular Tu-2S bomber can be built as well. The Tu-2 was operated by both N.Korea and China, so either would be appropriate to model for the GB. I would have to scrounge up some markings for either scheme.

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Excellent choice! I have one in the stash and will follow your lead closely.

Great entry of a rare kit, Chuck @uscusn
Never heard about this brand before.

Before I get started let see what is in the box, popping the lid check out the contents. Good sized box that has several sprues in a plastic bag. The clear parts are in their own baggie.

At the bottom is the instruction sheet in Chinese with English text and exploded drawings.

The 1st page is the parts map, glad this is provided since working with a new kit of unknown process of assembly. Parts highlighted are separate parts for another version, basically all the parts are there too build any of the other variants even the torpedo version.

Page 2 is the painting guide for the colors you will need to paint the model, using Tamiya, Model Master and Gunze as a suggestion for the paints needed.

Step one is actually a page to prep and cut certain parts for the version the represents.

The small decal sheet are for 2 Russian bombers used in WWII. A bit thick, will keep the markings for future use, they will be used on this build.

Sprue A, provides the LH fuselage half, LH upper wing panel, both lower inner wing panels and both out lower wing panels. The finish on the light grey plastic is a bit pebbly but bad, and the panels are a bit deep but will be ok to work with.

The lower wing half looks good, panel lines again a bit deep, plastic is warp free, an insert is provided for either the VS dive bomber or the S bomber version, also the ailerons are separate parts but the flaps are molded up in the neutral position.

The LH upper wing panel has good details, sharp engraved panel lines. The service doors and panels look good and hopefully in their proper location on the top wing.

The LH fuselage half needs some mods to configure it to the version provided in the kit. Same pebbly finish, nothing to worry about. Well defined sharp panel lines. 3 port holes towards the rear. Some stringers are in the interior, a few, need to check references if this is adequate. The cockpit area is bare with a few details. The PE and kit parts will help here.

Next up is the rest of the kit parts,

More to follow

Nice box content, Chuck @uscusn
Sanding might indeed smoothen the surface a bit more.

Yes John & Spiros exactly the way to solve a minor issue.
Hi George, the parts look good, lot of small parts delicate in nature, not too over engineered, but lots of parts as I peruse the sprues.

Looks very nice in the sprues, my friend @uscusn!
Definitely not "shake'n'bake", but, still, a "walk in the park" for your superb skills,

The sprues look promising, Chuck @uscusn
A bit of cleaning up to do but it should not be a big challenge for you.