1:48 EJECTION SEAT K-36 L

K-36L ejection seat 1:48 from Temp Models

The set contains a 3D printed resin replica of the K-36L ejection seat in 1:48 scale. It is not a model of an aircraft but a replacement for the seat from the kit, which tends to be coarse and simplified. The print holds the definition of the harness straps, the handles and the small placards, which bring an open cockpit to life at once.

The real subject

The K-36 is a Soviet and Russian series of second-generation ejection seats, renowned for its reliability even in extreme conditions of flight. Over the years several forms came about, differing in weight, equipment and intended use, and the designation L is one of them. The seats of this series have the characteristic deployable stabilizing booms and protective shields against the air blast. In an open cockpit the seat is the most conspicuous element.

Building and painting tips

First wash the 3D printed parts in warm water with a little dish soap, so that they are rid of the residue of printing resin. Cut the supports off with a sharp blade or a fine saw as close to the part as possible and sand the marks down with your airways protected. Resin does not bond with cement for polystyrene, so use cyanoacrylate glue. Lay a thin coat of primer on before painting, otherwise the paint holds poorly on a smooth print. The seat comes out best after drybrushing on the edges and after the harness straps and the handles have been painted in a different shade.

Who the set is for

• A replica of the K-36L ejection seat in 1:48 scale
• A resin 3D print with fine resolution
• An accessory set, not a model of an aircraft
• The definition of the harness straps, the handles and the stabilizing booms
• Calls for cyanoacrylate glue and a primer under the paint

The set is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.