1:48 Martin Baker Mk. H7 Ejection Seats (2pcs)

Martin-Baker Mk.H7 ejection seats, 2 pieces, 1:48 (Ginger Cat)

A set of two printed resin Martin-Baker Mk.H7 ejection seats in 1:48 scale from the Turkish brand Ginger Cat. The manufacturer designs its accessories in house and makes them by high-resolution resin printing. The box gives the count of two pieces, which matches a two-seat cockpit. This is an accessory to a kit, not a model of the aircraft; the kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.

What it is suited to

Martin-Baker is a British maker whose ejection seats have saved thousands of lives and have become the standard in air forces all over the world. The H series seats were fitted in aircraft of the Phantom family, where the crew was a pilot and a weapon systems operator behind him. The seat is also the most visible thing in an open cockpit: it has intricate detail, belts, handles and lettering that a plastic part only hints at.

Usage tips

First wash the printed resin parts in warm soapy water so that the print residue disappears from the surface and the paint will hold. Cut off the supports with a saw or a cutting disc, never with nippers, which will break the resin. The manufacturer recommends applying a base before painting. Glue the parts with cyanoacrylate glue or epoxy, as cement for plastic will not hold here. A dark wash into the recesses and a drybrush on the edges will draw out the detail. Wear a respirator while sanding.

Who the set is for

• builders of aircraft models in 1:48 scale
• modelers for whom the parts in a plastic kit come out too coarse
• those interested in landing gear variants and cockpit equipment
• more experienced builders used to printed resin

This is an accessory to a model, not a kit. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.