1:32 A-7E Corsair II ejection seat SJU-8/A late for Trumpeter kit

The real subject

The A-7E Corsair II was an American carrier-based attack aircraft that served from the end of the 1960s and became known for its long range and its ability to carry a heavy load. The pilot sat in it on an ejection seat designated SJU-8/A. In an open cockpit the seat is the first thing anyone looks at, and in 1:32 scale every detail of it shows: the division of the back, the shape of the headrest and the routing of the arming handles.

What the set contains

The set brings the SJU-8/A seat in the late version for 1:32 scale, worked out for the Trumpeter kit. The exact number of parts and any extras are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

The parts are not polystyrene and cement for plastic kits does not work on them. Use cyanoacrylate glue, and epoxy on larger contact areas. Cut away any excess material and traces of production with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the surface. Before painting, wash the parts in lukewarm water with dish soap and let them dry. Paint and shade the seat before gluing it into the cockpit; you will reach the details far more easily that way. Before gluing it in, try dry how it seats in the cockpit tub and take up any slack with light sanding.

Who it is for

For modelers who build the large Corsair II with the canopy open and want the cockpit to match the rest of the model.

The package contains the parts of the seat. The model, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.