1:48 S35E Draken (Reconnaissance) cockpit set

S35E Draken (Reconnaissance) cockpit set 1:48 (Aires)

This is a resin detail cockpit set in 1:48 scale from the Czech maker Aires. It is not an airplane model but an accessory intended to improve a plastic kit of the reconnaissance version of the Draken. The set usually brings a cast cockpit tub, side consoles, an instrument panel and a seat with fine relief that markedly surpasses the detail of injection-molded plastic.

The real subject

The Saab 35 Draken was a Swedish supersonic fighter with a characteristic double delta wing, developed from the 1950s. The S35E version was an unarmed reconnaissance conversion in which the space of the cannons and the nose carried photographic equipment. The Draken served with the Swedish Air Force throughout the Cold War and is among the most distinctive European fighters of its era.

Fitting and use

First wash the parts free of mold release residue, separate the casting blocks carefully and bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Sand resin with respiratory protection. The set is intended for more experienced modelers who want an open, well-lit cockpit.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building the Draken in 1:48 scale
• Anyone interested in maximum detail of an open cockpit
• Collectors of Swedish Cold War equipment
• Advanced modelers used to working with resin

This is an accessory for a kit, not a complete model. The base kit, glue, paints and further accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.