1:72 Pylons for Mikoyan MiG-25BM

Pylons for the Mikoyan MiG-25BM 1:72 (Reskit)

This item is not a kit but a resin detail accessory. The set holds underwing pylons for a model of the Mikoyan MiG-25BM in 1:72 scale. Resin castings hold crisper edges and finer surface detail than injection-molded plastic, which shows well on slender pylons, because on a model they sit in the foreground together with the stores. Before building, check that the set matches the kit you have.

The real subject

The MiG-25BM is a specialized version of the Soviet twin-engine MiG-25, adapted for the suppression of ground-based air defenses. Compared with the reconnaissance and interceptor variants it carried different equipment and different armament, including anti-radiation guided missiles hung on underwing pylons. These different pylons are among the recognition features of the version, so making them faithfully helps the model.

Building and painting tips

Wash the parts in lukewarm water with detergent and clear them of mold release agent. Cut the casting blocks off with a saw or a cutting disc, go carefully on the thin pylons and touch the surface up with a file. Sanding is done wet and with respiratory protection. It is glued with cyanoacrylate; before gluing, check that the pylons on both wing halves sit at the same angle, because asymmetry is conspicuous on a finished model. They are usually painted together with the surrounding wing surface, so that the shade matches.

Who the set is for

• builders of Soviet and Russian aircraft in 1:72 scale
• modelers who want more accurate pylons than those in the kit
• more experienced builders used to working with resin
• models with stores, where the attachment is clearly visible

This is not an aircraft model but an accessory for one. The parts are supplied unpainted; the base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.