1:48 MiG-29 Fulcrum Pitot tubes

MiG-29 Fulcrum pitot tubes 1:48 (Quickboost)

This resin set from the Quickboost brand of the Czech maker Aires brings faithfully cast pitot tubes for a model of the Soviet and Russian MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter in 1:48 scale. It is not an airplane model, but a small detail accessory for more experienced modelers that replaces the thicker, breakable plastic parts with a slender, crisp casting. The distinctive long tube on the nose thus gets a realistic shape and thickness.

The real subject

The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum is a Soviet and later Russian twin-engine fourth-generation frontline fighter, in service from the 1980s with a number of Eastern Bloc and other air forces. It stands out for its agility and for the conspicuous long probe on its nose.

Tips for working with resin

First wash the castings in lukewarm soapy water so that the mold release residue is removed. Cut the casting blocks off with a saw and sand the cut surfaces with respiratory protection. Glue the parts with cyanoacrylate glue, not with cement for plastic. Try the fit dry before painting, as resin may need a little cleaning up.

Who the set is for

• More experienced modelers who want to raise the fidelity of a model
• Builders for whom the part from the plastic kit is not enough
• Anyone interested in working with resin and fine castings
• Collectors building models for competitions and display cases

The set is supplied as a resin part, unassembled and unpainted. It is not an airplane model, but an accessory to a plastic kit. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.