This latest release
from Aires
features a complete
resin cockpit for the F-14B from Tamiya. This is a multi-media
cockpit set that includes everything you need to dress up the big Tamiya Tomcat
into the B model of the F-14. One thing I like about this set is the seat
belts are photo-etch so each seat can have it's seat belts posed as you want,
thus making each seat unique. The instrument panels will be a model all in
themselves as they contain the resin backing and coaming along with acetate
films for the gauges and stainless steel photo etch to go on top and finish it
all off.
Click on
images below to see larger images
The quality of the resin casting is
flawless and bubble free. The seats are beautifully sculptured with
endless detail......heck even the top of the seats are loaded with detail.
You get rudder pedals, canopy frame, canopy mirrors, canopy lockdown hooks for
the underside of the canopy frame and so much more. The photo etch seats
belts come in multiple pieces.
The cockpit tub is absolutely
loaded with detail as is the cockpit sidewalls. This is exactly what you
need if you're building the big Tomcat......it is miles better than the kit
cockpit. Enjoy the photos....they show the detail of this set very well.
You can purchase these and other
fine resin detail items directly from Aires
or from the many retailers that carry their products. A list of some of
those retailers can be found here.
Steve
I would like to
thank Aires for
providing me with this review sample.
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