1:48 Siebel Si 204/Aero C-3 Engine

Engine for the Si 204 and the Aero C-3, 1:48

An accessory engine set for a model of the twin-engine aircraft Siebel Si 204 and its post-war Czechoslovak form, the Aero C-3, in 1:48 scale. It is not an aircraft model but a replacement part. The parts are resin, that is cast, so they are finer than plastic but also more brittle. The set is intended for more experienced modelers.

What it is for

• Replacing the simplified engine from a kit with a faithful casting.
• Building a model with the engine cowlings open.
• Showing the accessories and lines that are visible with an open nacelle.
• A basis for a diorama with the machine being serviced.

Building and painting tips

Cut the parts off the casting blocks with a fine saw, do not break them off, and sand the cut surface down. Before painting, wash the resin in lukewarm water with detergent to remove the remains of mold release agent, otherwise the paint will not hold. It is bonded with super glue. Protect your airways when sanding resin. Finish and paint the engine on its own and fit it into the nacelle only at the end.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the Si 204 and the Aero C-3 in 1:48 scale.
• More experienced modelers working with resin.
• Those interested in post-war Czechoslovak aircraft.

If you are building the nacelle closed, consider whether the work is worth it. The set makes sense above all where something of the engine will show, whether through an open cowling or in a diorama with a machine taken apart.

The set contains only the engine parts. Glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.