1:32 HIGHLY DETAILED EXHAUST NOZZLES SET D-30F6 FOR MIG-31

D-30F6 engine nozzles for the MiG-31 1:32 from Temp Models

The set replaces the exhaust nozzles of both engines on a model of the MiG-31 in 1:32 scale. A resin 3D print can manage the thin petals of the variable nozzle, the external rings and the internal detail, which an injection mold can never render faithfully because of the parting line. It is not a model of an aircraft but a replacement part for one.

The real subject

The D-30F6 is a turbofan with an afterburner, developed for the heavy MiG-31 interceptor. It provides the thrust the machine needs for a long flight at supersonic speed at great altitude. The exhaust nozzle is variable and is made up of movable petals operated by an external mechanism. On machines in service the mouth of the nozzle tends to be markedly discolored by heat, from blue-gray to golden brown.

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 inside of the nozzles comes out best with metallic shades and a dark wash, which brings out the petals and the linkages.

Who the set is for

• The exhaust nozzles of the D-30F6 engines for a model of the MiG-31 in 1:32 scale
• A resin 3D print with fine resolution
• An accessory set, not a model of an aircraft
• Petals, rings and internal detail without the limits of a parting line
• 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.