1:48 F-14D Tomcat ejection seats with safety belts

F-14D Tomcat ejection seats with belts, 1:48 (Quickboost)

Resin detail parts, not an airplane kit. These castings in fine resin replace the ejection seats of the American Grumman F-14D Tomcat carrier fighter in 1:48 scale, complete with cast seat belts. Because it is a two-seat machine, the set sharpens up the seating of the pilot as well as the weapon systems operator with no need to glue tiny photo-etched parts. The parts are meant for modelers who want to lift the interior of the machine quickly and faithfully.

What the parts are for

Under a slid-back canopy the ejection seats are the dominant detail, and how well they are drawn decides the final impression. The castings capture the shape of the shell, the controls and the belts with their buckles as compact parts, so folding and gluing individual straps falls away. Once painted and picked out with a wash the seats gain depth, and the cockpit of a heavy carrier fighter looks entirely faithful.

Usage tips

• Wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water to remove mold release residue
• Cut off the casting blocks and sand the surfaces with respiratory protection
• Glue with super glue (cyanoacrylate)
• Paint the seats, pick the belts out and seat them before you close the cockpit

Who the parts are for

• For builders of the F-14D Tomcat carrier fighter in 1:48 scale
• For modelers who want faithful seats without folding photo-etched parts
• For lovers of the cockpit detail of modern fighters

This is a resin detail accessory, not a model. The base kit, the paints and the glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.