1:32 Modern British Fighter Pilot with ej. seat for Eurofighter Typhoon

A modern British fighter pilot with an ejection seat in 1:32 scale

A resin figure of a modern British fighter pilot in a seated pose, supplied together with an ejection seat for the Eurofighter Typhoon. The set from the Aerobonus range by the Czech firm Aires is intended for experienced modelers and is an effective way to bring the cockpit of a large model in 1:32 scale to life.

The real subject

Royal Air Force pilots flying the Typhoon use complete modern equipment - a helmet with a hinged visor, an oxygen mask, an anti-g suit and survival gear strapped to the ejection seat. It is the seat that is the dominant element of every modern cockpit, and together with a strapped-in pilot it gives a model both scale and a story.

Building and painting tips

First wash the resin parts in lukewarm soapy water so that any mold release agent is removed, and cut off the casting blocks. Glue the parts with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Use respiratory protection while sanding resin. Paint the figure with acrylic paints and a brush, and bring out the details of the equipment with a fine wash and local lightening of the edges.

Who the accessory is for

• For builders of modern jet aircraft in 1:32 scale.
• For modelers who want to put a pilot figure in a Typhoon cockpit.
• For makers of dioramas on present-day air force subjects.
• For experienced modelers who know how to work with resin.

The figure is supplied unassembled and unpainted as a resin casting. It is not a complete aircraft model - the basic kit is not included in the package.