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Okay then, first post. I�ve been around for a while, but as a shy Finn I only registered now that I have something to contribute� ;-)
Just purchased this little plane for 16,50� on a TUIfly flight back from my holiday in Crete (superb place, btw). They also had 7942 and 2928 and a package deal of all three for the price of 33�.
Box and contents
We have three part bags, and the wings and the rear hatch/roof.
The DSS is quite bland for this model� Doesn�t add much to the final look.
Build
The model contains two minifigs, the doctor/pilot and the gentleman posing as a patient. The doctor fig is quite boring (despite his multiple talents), but I like the sophisticated look of the patient fellow.
First the stretcher trolley. The stretcher itself does not have the usual hinged �wheels�.
The plane uses the new windshield in TransLightBlue. The build is rather straightforward, no surprises here.
The usual extra pieces:
Finished model
The stretcher trolley does not fit inside the plane, only the stretcher itself with a patient.
Things get a little bit uncomfortable for the pilot/doctor with the stretcher inside. I would imagine needing quite a bit more elbow room for quick manoeuvres�
And here is the completed plane. As you can see, I have left the stickers unattached (as I usually do anyway), since they add but little to the outlook.
No complaints about the design of this plane, although the rear hatch is rather bulky� I especially like the mounting of the rear wheels with the lights attached.
The landing light at the bottom of the plane is a nice detail.
Overall
Here is the finished model with 2928 (my fleet, yay!). I really like these �little� planes, since the new 7893 Passanger Plane to my taste is way too big and bulky for any tabletown� Ok, it might be in correct minifig scale for a jet, but these babies, on the other hand, are neatly constructed and sensible in the context of my (chronically disassembled) town with population of around 40� What I really would like to see is a brick-built propeller passenger plane carrying maybe three minifig passengers, along the design lines of these promo planes.
Pros:
- The design is refreshingly different from 2928 (and especially the current jet planes).
- The plane looks ok without the stickers, i.e. it can be identified as an ambulance without them.
- It is a cute little plane that does not consist of huge ugly pieces with little MOCcing possibilities�
Cons:
- The design of 2928 is a bit better in some aspects (I like the motors and the door mechanisms of 2928).
- With 116 pieces, the price per brick is a rather expensive 0,14�.
- As a promo set, it is only available on some airlines.
Overall I�d give it a 8,5/10. Cute, but not enough chutzpah.
