Aires

1/48 Su-27 Exhausts

Product # 4264

Product Article by Lawrence Aphoy (of ZED Hobbies)

 

 

 

One the latest releases from Aires is a set of exhausts for Academy’s Su-27 Flanker. The set (#4264) comes in a small illustrated box with the contents securely wrapped in bubble wrap. The set consists of eight pieces and one photo-etched part. Due care will be necessary when handing the photo-etched part as it is quite delicate. All the parts feature nicely detailed surfaces and are neatly cast.

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Assembly is quite straight forward and should present no problems at all. Once assembled the exhaust just fit into place without modification the host kit.

To my surprise removing the major parts from the casting blocks was relatively easy. Normally I cut around the casting block and separate accordingly, with this set and in particular the outer exhaust, after a quick run through with a new blade the part snapped off cleanly.

When compared to other Su-27 exhausts you can see the difference immediately. A point to remember, the picture below only shows the Aires outer exhaust.

 

As you would come to expect from Aires and this set is no exception, their Su-27 exhaust set is detailed and accurate in appearances when compared to existing references.  Using the Aires exhaust set will greatly enhance any Su-27 kit regardless of manufacturer. This exhaust set is recommended to modelers of any skill level.

Lawrence

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Photos and text © by Lawrence Aphoy