1:48 PIlots of the Russian Aerospace Forces. FLIGHT POSITION. SET No. 4

Pilot figures in the flying position, set no. 4, 1:48 from Temp Models

The set contains resin figures of pilots of the Russian Aerospace Forces modeled seated, that is in the position for setting into the cockpit of a model. It is not a kit of an aircraft but an accessory to one. A seated figure calls for different shaping than a standing one, which is why the manufacturer lists it separately under the number 4.

The real subject

A pilot seated in a cockpit is something different from a figure standing beside an aircraft: his legs are bent at a given angle, his hands are on the stick and the throttle and his torso rests against the seat. That is exactly why figures for a cockpit are modeled separately and cannot be replaced by standing ones. An occupied cockpit fundamentally changes how a model reads, because it turns it into a machine ready for flight. The equipment consists of a coverall, a pressure garment, a vest and a helmet with an oxygen mask.

Building and painting tips

Wash the 3D printed figures in warm water with a little dish soap and cut the supports off with a sharp blade, carefully at the fingers and the equipment. Sanding is done with your airways protected and gluing with cyanoacrylate glue. Lay a thin primer on as a base, paint the faces and the hands with a brush, lightening them step by step, and finish the coverall with a dark wash into the folds. Add gloss varnish to the helmet and the visor.

Who the set is for

• Resin figures of pilots in the flying position, 1:48 scale
• Shaped for setting into the cockpit of a model
• An accessory for a diorama, not a kit of an aircraft
• The numbered set no. 4 from a wider range
• 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.