1:72 ACES II ejection seat - (late version)

Aires ACES II ejection seat (late version) 1:72

This is a resin detail set from Aires in 1:72 scale. It is not an aircraft model but an accessory that replaces the ejection seat in the cockpit of a plastic kit. The late version designation refers to the later form of the ACES II seat. Resin makes it possible to render the harness, the handles and the structure of the seat finely.

The real subject

The ACES II is a type of ejection seat used in a number of American combat aircraft, for example in the F-15, F-16 and A-10 families. The seat is a prominent feature of every open cockpit and in 1:72 scale it decisively affects how convincing that cockpit looks.

Building and painting tips

Wash the seat to remove any mold release agent and cut off the casting blocks. It is best painted separately, with the emphasis on setting the cushions, the harness and the metal parts apart. Only once it is finished should the seat be glued into the cockpit.

Who the set is for

• modelers who want an accurate ejection seat
• builders detailing the cockpits of American aircraft
• as an accessory for plastic models in 1:72 scale

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The base model, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.