1:32 Red jersey (2 pcs) AERO 21A (MHU-191A/M) (1 pcs) with AIM-54A Phoenix (1 pcs) for F-14A,B (scene 1)

Red jersey ordnance crew with the AERO 21A trolley (1:32, Reskit)

A set of resin (3D-printed) figures, not an airplane model. The set contains two figures of aircraft carrier deck personnel in 1:32 scale together with the AERO 21A ordnance trolley. Red jerseys are the members of the ordnance crew — on deck they wear red vests and take care of preparing and loading bombs and rockets. The scene captures handling of weapons on the deck and suits models of carrier aircraft, typically the F-14 Tomcat. The set is made by Reskit, a specialist in resin and 3D-printed accessories for experienced modelers.

Use and fitting

• Wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water first — that removes uncured resin residue.
• Cut the print supports off with a sharp scalpel or a fine saw; 3D printing is brittle, so do not snap it.
• Sand the marks left by the supports gently — always with respiratory protection, ideally wet.
• Bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate); cement for plastic does not hold on resin.
• Dry-place the figures and the trolley beside your aircraft before gluing, so that the scene works.

Painting tips

Apply a primer to the resin and only then the paint. The deep red vest of the ordnance crew is characteristic — paint it in layers and shade the recesses so that the figure does not look flat. Build the flesh tone of the face and hands on a lighter skin shade and darken the recesses with a filter. Finish the ordnance and the trolley in metallic and technical shades with a gentle wash. Small lettering and markings complete the credibility of the scene.

Who the set is for

For modelers of carrier aircraft in 1:32 scale who want to bring the deck scene around their machine to life with figures and ordnance. Working with small 3D-printed figures and painting them calls for experience and a steady hand.

The set is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The aircraft model, paints and glue are not included in the package. Use a respirator and ventilate when sanding resin.