1:48 F-117A ejection seat with safety belts

Quickboost 1:48 F-117A resin ejection seat with belts

This resin detail set in 1:48 scale adds a faithfully rendered ejection seat complete with seat belts to the cockpit of a model of the Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk. It is not a kit of the airplane but an accessory that replaces the simplified plastic seat from the box with a single finely cast part with the belts drawn in. The set is meant for more experienced modelers.

The real subject

The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk was an American single-seat attack aircraft and the first machine committed to combat that was built with the stress on low-observable (stealth) technology. Its characteristic angular silhouette and black finish made it an icon of modern aviation. A faithful ejection seat is one of the details that liven up an otherwise austere cockpit most.

Usage and painting tips

First wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water to remove the mold release agent from the mold. Separate the parts from the casting blocks by cutting, not by snapping, and glue them with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Sand the resin with respiratory protection or wet, because resin dust is harmful to health. Spray the seat with a base coat, set the belts apart in color and bring the whole out with a wash and a dry brush.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building the F-117A Nighthawk who want a realistic cockpit
• More experienced builders used to working with resin
• Lovers of modern American attack aviation
• Anyone looking for a marked improvement in detail with a minimum of work

It is supplied as an unglued and unpainted resin set. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package.