1:48 Royal Australian Air Force Fighter Pilot WWII

RAAF fighter pilot, Second World War 1:48 (Aerobonus)

A resin figure to be painted, not a model. This resin casting from the Czech brand Aerobonus (Aires) in 1:48 scale captures a fighter pilot of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) of the Second World War. It is a stand-alone posed variant within the series, so it can be combined with other figures into a livelier scene. It serves to bring an aircraft model or an aviation diorama to life.

The real subject

RAAF pilots fought during the Second World War over Europe, in North Africa and in the Pacific, and they flew machines such as the Spitfire, the Hurricane, the P-40 Kittyhawk and the home-built Boomerang. The figure is executed in period flight gear, overalls, a helmet and a life vest, matching the fighter crews of that time.

Assembly and painting tips

Wash the remains of the mold release agent off the parts, cut off the casting blocks and sand the surfaces with respiratory protection. Glue with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). Apply primer before painting; an airbrush will handle the overalls and the vest, a brush the face and the details of the gear. A wash and oil shading will give the figure its plasticity.

Who the figure is for

• For builders of Allied fighters of the Second World War in 1:48
• For creators of aviation dioramas on Australian subjects
• For modelers putting a scene together from several figures
• For lovers of resin figures and detail

The figure is supplied unassembled and unpainted as a resin casting. Glue, paints and a model are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.