1:32 F-105 ejection seat - (for F-105 versions)

Aires 1:32 F-105 ejection seat for the F-105 versions (a resin set)

An Aires resin detail set in 1:32 scale representing the ejection seat of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief aircraft. This is not an aircraft model but an accessory for a kit that replaces the less faithful seat from a base kit. Aires seat sets tend to come with photo-etched extras, for example the straps and the buckles.

The real subject

The Republic F-105 Thunderchief was an American supersonic fighter-bomber deployed above all during the Vietnam War. A faithful rendering of the seat markedly raises the realistic impression of an open cabin on a model of this large and robust machine.

Building and painting tips

Wash the mold release agent off the parts, cut off the casting blocks and glue with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). Wear respiratory protection while sanding. Paint the seat, set the straps apart in color and bring out the details with a wash. Check that the seat fits into the cabin of your particular F-105 kit.

Who the set is for

• For builders of the F-105 Thunderchief in 1:32 scale
• For modelers with an open cabin, where the seat comes into its own
• For more advanced builders with experience of resin and photo-etched parts

This is an accessory for a kit, not a stand-alone model. The kit, glue and paints are not included in the package.