1:72 Martin Baker CG-A Seat ( for PC-9 )

Martin-Baker CG-A – Resin Ejection Seat, 1:72 (Kovozavody Prostejov)

A resin accessory from the Czech manufacturer Kovozavody Prostejov, intended for the model of the trainer aircraft Pilatus PC-9 in 1:72 scale. Please note that this is not an aircraft model or a kit — the package contains just the Martin-Baker CG-A ejection seat itself, which you use in the cockpit to replace the basic part from the box. The resin casting carries fine details that injection-molded plastic in this scale usually cannot manage: well-defined padding, straps and handles of the escape system.

About the Accessory's Subject

The Martin-Baker CG-A is a lightweight ejection seat used by the turboprop trainer and light combat aircraft Pilatus PC-9 in its tandem cockpit. The seat is the most conspicuous element in a model's open cockpit, so replacing it with a detailed casting shows immediately in the finished result.

Use and Working with Resin

• First wash the part in warm water with dish soap — this removes residue of the mold release agent, or the paint will not hold.
• Cut off the casting block with a saw or a cutting disc, do not snap it off — the resin is brittle.
• Sand the surface smooth after cutting, and wear respiratory protection when sanding; resin dust must not be inhaled, so sand wet if possible.
• Glue it with cyanoacrylate glue — ordinary plastic cement does not work on resin.
• Apply a quality primer before painting, and spray the paint only over that; bring out the details with a wash and dry-brushing.
• Before gluing the seat in, always dry-fit it in the cockpit tub first — minor adjustment is sometimes needed.

Who the accessory is for

For modelers building the Pilatus PC-9 in 1:72 scale who want a convincing ejection seat in the cockpit instead of a simplified plastic part. Working with resin takes a bit of experience and the right tools, but gluing the seat in place itself is manageable even for a slightly advanced modeler.

An accessory for a model — the model, paints and glue are not included in the package. Do not inhale resin dust; sand wet and wear respiratory protection.