1:72 Luftwaffe rudder pedals (4sets)

3DF Luftwaffe rudder pedals in 1:72 scale (4 sets)

A set of 3D-printed rudder pedals for Luftwaffe aircraft from the Czech manufacturer 3DF, in 1:72 scale. According to the designation the package contains 4 sets of pedals. It is a cockpit detail accessory; it is not an airplane model and no plastic kit is included in the package. The parts are made by resin 3D printing, which makes it possible to render genuinely small shapes.

What the accessory is for

The rudder pedals control the rudder of an aircraft and are clearly visible in the cockpit, especially on models with an open canopy or an exposed interior. In 1:72 scale in particular the pedals on plastic parts tend to be only roughly suggested as bumps on the floor, or to be missing altogether. A printed replacement brings fine pierced shapes that give the cockpit depth and scale credibility. Four sets in one package mean a supply for several models at once as well as a reserve, should a small part fly off during the work.

Use and fitting

• Separate the parts carefully from the print supports with a sharp scalpel, because at this scale they are genuinely tiny and fragile.
• Work over a mat or in a small dish, as small parts are easily lost.
• Wash them in lukewarm soapy water before painting and let them dry.
• Glue with cyanoacrylate, because plastic cement does not work on resin.
• Painting: best with a brush or an airbrush before gluing into the cockpit, while the parts are still easy to reach.

Who the set is for

For modelers who build German aircraft of the Second World War in 1:72 scale and want a cockpit better worked out than the plastic from the kit offers. Working with printed parts this small calls for a steady hand, good light and tweezers, so it is an accessory for the more experienced modeler.

It is not an airplane model but an accessory for a model. The kit, glue and paints are not included in the package. The printed parts are fragile; protect your airways and eyes when sanding and cutting.