1:48 RAF Panavia Tornado 'MB' Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Set

RAF Panavia Tornado — the Martin-Baker seat 1:48 (Kits-World)

A set of full-color relief 3D decals capturing the equipment of the Martin-Baker ejection seat, from the British maker Kits-World, for models of the Panavia Tornado jet in 1:48 scale. It is neither a resin seat nor photo-etch but a decal addition of the belts, straps and control handles. The layered print gives the elements a three-dimensional look and faithful colors.

The real subject

The Tornado was a multi-role supersonic combat aircraft with variable wing geometry, in service with the RAF for a long time. The pilots sat on modern Martin-Baker ejection seats of the zero-zero class, whose belts, straps and firing handles are a prominent detail of the cockpit.

Application tips

• Cut the individual elements out and apply them as a decal onto the seat of the model.
• A drop of cyanoacrylate glue helps them seat firmly over the edges and the handles.
• A matte varnish evens the surface of the belts out, and the metal elements can be brought out with a dry brush.

Who it is for

• Builders of Tornado models in 1:48 scale.
• Lovers of modern RAF jet equipment.
• Modelers who want a realistic seat with no photo-etch and no painting of belts.

This is a detailing decal, not a kit. Paints, glue and the base model are not included in the package.