Voyager PE set for Firefly (35148)

First written: May 28th, 2009 | Updated: June 25th, 2009

It arrived just in time for the build (I’m getting good atthis order sync) of the Tasca Firefly and I’m impressed with the quality and presentation of the set.

First thing of notice is the inclusion of cables and plastic rod needed for hinges etc. Aber just does not do that. They simply tell you to use some wire or rod and it’s up to you to get it from another source.

The second is the packaging. The parts come in a net cardboard box with a photo of the set, the PE comes in a plastic bag that includes all the items with some of them in their own plastic bag. Very neat and a clever option. These sets cannot be bent (like Aber or Eduard despite the card inside the bag) unless the box is really crushed.

The instructions are clear but if you are used to other brands they need an adaptation. All the manufacturers have their way of documenting what to do and where but that’s not a big deal.

Finally the PE itself. Really good. It’s a little more complicated to bend than Aber probably because the grooves are not as deep but the final product is not as soft as Eduard (which I’ll never buy again if I have another choice).

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The detail on parts is superb and very crisp. I noticed that it does not respond as well to soldering unless the temperature of the iron is around 350ºC whereas Aber can do well around 300ºC.

One thing you should know is that they have the bad habit of using pictures that have more than one reference so if you look at the picture of the model with PE applied you’re probably looking at 2 or 3 (or more) PN’s.

In this case the 35148 it’s everything that’s on the picture except for the fenders (35149).

A very good set that makes me consider Voyager every time I need a after market PE set.