1:72 JAS-39A/B exhaust nozzles - opened position

JAS-39A/B exhaust nozzles - open position 1:72 (Aires)

This resin set from Aires in 1:72 scale replaces the engine exhaust nozzle with an accurate copy in the open position, that is in the state that goes with the engine shut down or running at low power. The set covers the detail of the inner and the outer surface of the nozzle. The parts match the JAS-39A and the two-seat JAS-39B versions. It is an accessory to be built into a kit, not a model in its own right.

The real subject

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a Swedish single-engine multirole fighter with canard foreplanes. The JAS-39A version is single-seat and the JAS-39B is a two-seat combat-trainer variant. The position of the exhaust nozzle changes with the engine setting, which makes it a popular detail on accurate models.

Building and painting tips

Wash the parts to remove the mold release agent, cut off the casting blocks and bond them with super glue (cyanoacrylate). The nozzle is painted in metallic shades with heat staining; a combination of metallic paints and tinting clears plus a final wash works well. Stir metallic paints thoroughly, as the pigment settles. Protect your airways while sanding.

Who the set is for

• Advanced modelers building the JAS 39 Gripen in 1:72 scale
• Anyone who wants an accurate exhaust nozzle in the open position
• Modelers used to working with resin and super glue

This is a resin accessory for a kit, not an airplane model. The base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package.