A selection of recent kit releases reviewed
The Boeing 727 first flew on 9th February1963. The aircraft can carry between 149 and 189 passengers and the -100 was the first of the type to fly. The first airline to receive the type was United Airlines on 29th October 1963 but the first passenger service was completed by Eastern Airlines on 1st February 1964 between Miami, Washington DC and Philadelphia. 572 -100s were built. The aircraft was powered by three Pratt and Whitney JT8D1/7/9 turbojet engines and had a range of 2,250 nautical miles. It had a crew of three.
The aircraft is still in limited service today although mainly in a freight carrying role. This Revell kit is of a similar vintage having been around for some time, in all probability fifty years. The parts have raised panel lines and detailing, but the decals are up to Revell’s high standard. The instruction booklet follows the customary style with paint call outs given throughout the build where and when necessary.
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