1:48 Gloster Javelin - Pitot Tubes

Gloster Javelin pitot tubes, a turned MASTER accessory, 1:48 scale

A set of precisely turned metal pitot (airspeed) tubes from the Polish manufacturer MASTER in 1:48 scale, intended to replace the plastic parts on a model of the British Gloster Javelin fighter. It is neither a model nor a kit; it is a detail accessory that replaces the soft, easily damaged plastic tubes with a faithful metal part of sharper geometry. The metal parts hold their shape, do not warp and have a finer tip than injection-molded plastic. The base model, paints and glue are not included in the package.

The real subject

The Gloster Javelin was a British twin-engine fighter with a delta wing, deployed from the mid-1950s as a heavy night and all-weather interceptor of the Royal Air Force. It stood out for its great size, its crew of two and its radar for engagements in the dark. The pitot tubes that this set replaces are among the small but conspicuous features of the aircraft's silhouette.

Installation tips

• Cut off the plastic parts and carefully clean out the seating holes.
• Bond the metal tubes with super glue (cyanoacrylate); cement for plastic does not hold on metal.
• Degrease the metal before painting and apply a primer.
• Fit the parts at the end of the build, so that the tips are not damaged during handling.

Who the set is for

• For builders of the Gloster Javelin in 1:48 scale who want faithful metal pitots.
• For modelers who replace fragile plastic parts with metal.
• For collectors of detail accessories for British postwar aircraft.

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