1:144 MD-80 LANDING CONFIGURATION

LACI 1:144 MD-80 - landing configuration

A resin accessory set in 1:144 scale from LACI. It is aimed at the landing configuration of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80, that is at the wing with the high-lift devices extended. It is not a kit of an airplane - the parts replace the corresponding sections of a plastic model you already have under way. Compared with plain flap sets this is a more extensive conversion, so count on a longer job and on cutting into the wing.

The real subject

The MD-80 is the stretched successor to the DC-9 family, with the engines at the rear of the fuselage, a T-tail and a slender long fuselage. It is precisely that slender shape which makes a model in 1:144 scale a rewarding display piece, and at the same time it means every detail of the wing is clearly visible from above. A model with the devices extended holds attention far better than an aircraft in the smooth cruise configuration that most kits offer.

Usage tips

• Wash the castings in lukewarm water with detergent to take the mold release agent off. Without that the paint will not grip.
• Cut the casting blocks off with a saw or a cutting disc and do not break them; sand wet and with breathing protection.
• Mark the cut into the wing and try the fit of the parts dry several times.
• Glue with cyanoacrylate glue, because the gel version gives time to set the angle of extension symmetrically on both wing halves.
• Fill the joints and go over the whole transition with filler primer before spraying.

Who the set is for

• Builders of airliners in 1:144 scale
• Modelers who want an aircraft on final approach, not at cruise altitude
• More experienced builders, because it means cutting into the kit wing

This is an accessory to a kit, not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.