1:32 M.B. Mk H7 ejection seats - (for F-4 USN versions)

Aires 1:32 Martin-Baker Mk H7 seats for the naval F-4 (a resin set)

An Aires resin detail set in 1:32 scale containing Martin-Baker Mk H7 ejection seats for the American naval versions of the F-4 Phantom II aircraft. This is not an aircraft model but an accessory for a kit that replaces the less faithful seats from a base kit of the two-seat cabin. The set tends to come with photo-etched extras, for example the straps and the buckles, as well as drawings for assembling them.

The real subject

The Martin-Baker Mk H7 was a British ejection seat used in the American naval versions of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II multirole fighter. Because this is a two-seat aircraft, the set covers both seats of the front and the rear cabin.

Building and painting tips

Wash the mold release agent off the parts, cut off the casting blocks and glue with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). Wear respiratory protection while sanding. Paint the seats, set the straps apart in color and bring out the details with a wash. Check that the seats fit into the cabin of your particular F-4 kit.

Who the set is for

• For builders of the naval versions of the F-4 Phantom II in 1:32 scale
• For modelers with an open cabin, where the seats come into their own
• For more advanced builders with experience of resin and photo-etched parts

This is an accessory for a kit, not a stand-alone model. The kit, glue and paints are not included in the package.