1:72 Yak-9D

The real subject

The Yak-9 was among the most numerous Soviet fighters of the Second World War. It was a single-engine low-wing aircraft of mixed construction, simple to build and to maintain in field conditions. The D version received a greater fuel load in the wing and so gained a substantially longer range; it therefore suited escort work and operations over a vast battlefield, where the airfield was far behind the front.

What the set contains

The fret carries photo-etched metal parts for a model in 1:72 scale. Photo-etching makes it possible to produce elements that come out disproportionately thick in plastic: thin sheet metal covers, mesh screens, fittings and small cockpit equipment. The particular contents of the fret and the intended use of the set are given in the enclosed instructions.

Building and painting tips

Work over a surface from which a small part can be picked up again, and keep the fret whole until you really need a part. Make the cut with a sharp blade close to the tab and sand the remainder with a fine file. Apply super glue by transferring a drop on the tip of a pin, as straight from the bottle there tends to be many times more of it on a part this small than is needed. Before painting, wash and degrease the metal and give it a base coat intended for metal.

• 1:72 scale, photo-etched metal parts for a Yak-9D model
• the real subject is a Soviet single-engine fighter with a long range
• thin sheet where a plastic part comes out too thick
• dose the glue in tiny drops on the tip of a pin
• degrease the metal and give it a base coat for metal

Terms of supply

The kit of the aircraft, paints, glue and tools are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.