1:48 U-2/Po-2 control surfaces

Po-2 (U-2) control surfaces 1:48 - Aires resin control surfaces

A resin set of control surfaces from the maker Aires in 1:48 scale for the Polikarpov Po-2 biplane, also known under its earlier designation U-2. It is not a model or a kit of an aircraft: it is a detail accessory for more experienced modelers that replaces the control surfaces of a kit with faithfully cast parts. The ailerons, the elevator and the rudder are usually cast separately for fitting in a deflected position; on the fabric skin the set captures the pronounced relief of the ribs. The exact composition differs between issues. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.

The real subject

The Polikarpov Po-2 (U-2) is a Soviet light biplane of mixed construction and one of the most produced aircraft in history. It served as a trainer, a liaison and ambulance aircraft and as a light night bomber. The fabric skin of its control surfaces has a pronounced rib relief, which the set respects.

Installation tips

• Wash the parts to remove mold release residue and separate them from the casting blocks, cleaning them up with respiratory protection.
• Bond the resin with super glue (cyanoacrylate).
• Cut off the original surfaces according to the instructions and clean up the mating edges of the wings and the tail carefully.
• Deflecting the surfaces and a fine wash on the relief of the skin will give the model life.

Who the set is for

• For builders of a Polikarpov Po-2 (U-2) model in 1:48 scale.
• For modelers who want the control surfaces in a deflected position.
• For more experienced modelers used to working with resin.

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