1:48 Siebel Si-204/Aero C-3 Rigger (prop maintenance)

A mechanic at a propeller, 1:48

A resin figure of an aircraft mechanic caught at work on a propeller, in 1:48 scale. It is not an airplane model but an accessory for a scene. The figure is modeled in a working pose, so it makes sense beside a machine with the engine cowling removed, at a mobile platform or by a ladder. The figure was developed for the Si 204 aircraft and its postwar Czechoslovak form, the Aero C-3.

What it is for

• Bringing a scene with an aircraft under maintenance to life.
• A sense of scale for the viewer, because only next to a figure is the size of the propeller apparent.
• A reason for the work in progress on a finished model.
• The basis of an airfield diorama with ground crew.

Building and painting tips

Cut the parts from the casting blocks with a fine saw and sand the cut surface down. Wash the resin in lukewarm water with detergent before painting because of the mold release agent residue. It is glued with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). Paint the figure separately on a stick and set it into the scene only at the end. Working clothes will take more dirt and grease stains than a pilot's uniform, and that is exactly what gives the figure its credibility. Protect your airways when sanding resin.

Who the set is for

• Builders of airfield dioramas in 1:48 scale.
• Modelers building the Si 204 and the Aero C-3.
• More experienced builders working with resin.

The figure is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.