Overall:

Kit history (if known): First released by Airfix in 1971. This edition dated (on the instructions) as 1989.

Parts included: All. Around 52.

Parts attached/detached from sprues: All parts are still attached. Fuselage sections are not attached to sprues.

Parts bagged: No, but I have bag-sealed them.

The Kit:

Parts colour: Grey

Detail type: Raised panel lines and detail, engraved where applicable.

Parts condition: As new.

Sprue number: Two solid, two fuselage upper and lower halves, one canopy/windscreen combination.

Instructions:

Instructions type, format and layout: Approx. A3 folded sheet, double-sided, black & white. Assembly drawings, historical blurb and painting guides 

Instructions condition: Folded to fit the box, otherwise good.

Markings and Decals:

Number of markings options offered: Two. A). J35 Draken, '01'/33581, operated by F10, Svenska flygvapnet. B). J35 Draken, '28'/35528, operated by F13, Svenska flygvapnet.

Decals condition: As new. Bag-sealed by me.

The Box:

Box type: End-opener.

Box condition: A bit of minor creasing, and a couple of small dents in one of the lower edges. One end of one of the sides has started to become unglued. Other than that, nothing major, and it's still all intact.

Summary:

A kit that still holds up well today, albeit with a bit of work. The basic canvas is there if you want to improve on it, and all the necessary parts are included if you want a quick build. The Swedes were always so innovative in there approach, and the Draken was one of the most distinctive planforms in the sky during it's heyday. Aside from Sweden, you also have Denmark and Austria to consider for markings options, the latter had some particularly attractive schemes. 

A WORD ABOUT POSTAGE (AND PACKING):

Unfortunately, postage these days is not cheap. At present, I give the option of using either Royal Mail or (preferably) Yodel. I will only use a tracked service in order to keep a trace on the item for my customer as it travels through the postal system. It is mainly for piece of mind for both my customer and myself.

Yodel will only compensate for (missing or damaged) items below £25.00.

I do of course offer a collection in person option if you are close to my location.

One last thing. I am not a wholesaler or stockist. The items that I am selling are my own (large) collection built up over thirty years. As I have come to the conclusion that I will never build all of these kits in a million years, plus work pressures, I have decided to share them with people who can and will enjoy them. I price kits lower than the online average, and/or based on condition or rarity. I am open to (sensible) offers when stated.

Thanks for reading and your interest.

Mark