1:72 B-25 J Mitchell - Cowlings and Cooling Flaps / OPENED (for Hasegawa Kits)

B-25J Mitchell – Engine Cowlings with Open Cooling Flaps, Quickboost, 1:72 Scale

This set from manufacturer Quickboost is not an airplane model, but a resin detail accessory in 1:72 scale. It includes radial engine cowlings with cooling flaps in the open position. It is designed for the plastic kit of the medium bomber B-25J Mitchell from manufacturer Hasegawa.

What the set is for

Open cooling flaps behind a radial engine look lively and suggest that the engine is breathing — they tend to be slightly open on a parked or taxiing aircraft. Quickboost's resin cowlings replace the plastic parts and bring finer detail of the flaps and the cowling leading edges. The parts are cut away from the casting block and glued in place of the originals.

Tips for working with resin

• Wash the parts with lukewarm water and dish soap to remove mold-release residue.
• Cut away the casting blocks with a saw or a hobby knife; do not pull them off by force.
• Dry-fit the parts to the kit before gluing.
• Glue with cyanoacrylate (super glue).
• Protect your airway from resin dust when sanding.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the B-25J Mitchell model from Hasegawa in 1:72 scale.
• Modelers who want realistic open cooling flaps.
• More experienced builders accustomed to resin accessories.

This is an accessory, not a stand-alone model. The base B-25J kit from Hasegawa in 1:72 scale is required for use. Paints and glue are not included in the package.