1:48 Russian WWII Pilot with seat for P-39 Airacobra

Soviet pilot of the Second World War with a seat for the P-39 Airacobra 1:48 (Aerobonus / Aires)

A resin figure of a Soviet fighter pilot of the Second World War, together with a seat for the cockpit of the Bell P-39 Airacobra fighter, in 1:48 scale from the Aerobonus brand (the Aires range). It is a detail accessory for the cockpit, not a stand-alone aircraft model.

The pilot

The figure represents a pilot of the Soviet Air Force in the Second World War. The American P-39 Airacobra fighters delivered to the USSR under Lend-Lease were popular on the Eastern Front for combat at low and medium altitudes, and a number of Soviet aces flew them. The pilot wears the flying kit of the day: a leather or canvas helmet, goggles and a flying suit; he fills the cockpit faithfully and gives the model realism in scale.

Building and painting tips

Resin parts for more experienced modelers: wash them to remove mold release residue, separate them from the casting blocks and bond them with super glue (cyanoacrylate), and protect your airways while sanding. Apply primer before painting, lay the paint down in thin coats and bring out the details with a wash. The head and arms are usually separate, so the pose can be adjusted slightly; check the fit dry.

Who the figure is for

• Experienced modelers building the P-39 Airacobra in 1:48 scale
• Collectors of Eastern Front aviation of the Second World War
• Modelers who want to fill a cockpit with a period crew
• Enthusiasts of the Soviet fighter arm and of Lend-Lease aircraft

The figure is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.