1:48 YAK-3 control surfaces

Yak-3 control surfaces 1:48 - resin control surfaces from Aires

A resin set of control surfaces from Aires in 1:48 scale. It is not a model or a kit of the aircraft - it is a detail accessory for more experienced modelers that replaces the control surfaces of a kit with faithfully cast parts. The ailerons, the elevator and the rudder tend to be cast separately so that they can be fitted in a deflected position, and on fabric-covered surfaces the set captures the relief of the ribs. The exact contents differ from one release to another. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.

The real subject

The Yak-3 is a Soviet single-seat fighter of the Second World War, valued for its small dimensions, low weight and outstanding agility at lower altitudes. On a number of parts the control surfaces had a fabric covering with the relief of the ribs, which the set respects.

Installation tips

• Wash the parts free of mold release agent and separate them from the casting blocks, cleaning them up with respiratory protection.
• Glue the resin with cyanoacrylate glue.
• Cut the original surfaces off as the instructions show and clean up the mating edges of the wing and tail carefully.
• Deflecting the control surfaces and adding a fine wash over the relief of the covering will give the model life.

Who the set is for

• For builders of the Yak-3 model in 1:48 scale.
• For modelers who want control surfaces in a deflected position.
• For more experienced modelers used to working with resin.

This is an accessory, not a model. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.